baking
While I was grocery shopping Summer and her pal moseyed around the garden. They picked and nibbled berries along the way.
They harvested and squirreled away a handful of strawberries with a cup each of raspberries and blueberries. I think we are probably done harvesting berries for this year.
I looked at Summer and her pal who were looking back at me expectantly.
It seems that they saved this bounty so I could turn them into muffins.
I didn't really want to bake on this warm day but couldn't let their effort go to waste.
So muffins happened.
They smell really good.
We will give a dozen away and restock our freezer. A win for everyone.
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This cold rainy day inspired me to offer homemade dinner and dessert for the grandkids.
They never turn me down?
The pie is ready for the oven.
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Today's baking project was white cupcakes with chocolate frosting.
My husband's favorite.
He should have enough to get him through the next couple of days.
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I gave the neighbor's a few of the just baked warm cookies.
He commented on Summer and I running down the hill with bags of food every morning.
He asked how I know I'm not feeding Trumpers?
I said I don't care if they are hungry and need food.
I followed with that I suspect that they know that the person and dog filling the free pantry didn't vote for the administration that is gleefully starving the most vulnerable.
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The kids are bringing our truck back this morning. The thing is that they can't leave empty handed.
Just because.
So classic pumpkin pie it is.
A favorite at their house and probably the only type of pie they all like.
They all get hugs too.
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Gluten-free bakers:
I have an infusion appointment for Christmas Eve Eve (Dec 23rd) and I want to bake special treats for the staff. I have several 1 to 1 flour blends ready, and at least one recipe that uses oat bran instead of flour.
My question is this: do you have any gluten-free Holiday treat recipes (with no tree nuts, peanuts, pineapple, soy [like silken tofu] avocado [oil] or banana) that you love, that come out great, despite being gluten-free? I apologize for the narrow allergy parameters.
I know roll out sugar cookies and mini pie dough come out fine, with enough butter. I usually use unsalted butter, but I wonder if I need extra leavening, and which type would be the most flavor-neutral. I'd like to experiment with natural sweeteners, too, like maybe honey or real maple syrup. I usually make my own fruit fillings for the mini pies, too.
I have plans for mini cheesecakes and choc bark.
I'm even willing to try my hand at candy-making, and I already know how to make ganache, crème Anglaise, and meringue topping, but I've not made cream fillings.
Pinned to help me find the responses. #GlutenFree #Baking #Cookies
