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Baker Aunt, I tried keeping a list of anything I put into the freezer -- but would forget to write down some things, or cross them off when I used them! So, I stopped doing that.
When we lived in Highland Park, IL I loved going to the farm stands in Michigan! And the pick your own peach farms were terrific. I tried growing a peach tree years ago, a Reliant, which was advertised as fine for our (Zone 5) cold weather winters, but it did not survive the 2nd winter. The peaches we got in Michigan were as good as the ones at the stands when we lived in Savannah, GA.
Dinner tonight was ham steak, with sauteed sliced zucchini and yellow summer squash; and leftover pasta salad with a lot of veggies stirred in with the Italian dressing.
I've returned home from a little 3-day "vacation" in the hospital - ready to bake! So I made Lemon-Oatmeal Sugar cookies. I've scooped them and they are chilling in the fridge. We have a new freezer, so I am gradually moving goods to the new one. The new freezer is smaller than the old one, so it's a bit of a challenge to organize everything, although I Know it will fit.
Good to know you're OK, Joan!! I've "surveyed" all my rugs for the possibility of tripping and got rid of any that I thought might cause a problem. We mostly have hardwood floors, and only one throw rug right in front of the front door.
I have 2 loaves of whole wheat, semolina, rye bread rising. Temp is upper 80s so it should rise quickly and be ready for BLTs for dinner!
Yes, I remember Shaboom! I used to visit her website frequently, and used several of her recipes. But I don't see it online anymore.
I love reading cookbooks too!! I especially love those put together by small organizations such as women's group, social clubs, etc as fund raisers. Also, they often include brief anecdotes about the recipe or the cook/baker.
Kimbob, your bread looks great. I've not tried the 6 Grain blend, but do like the Harvest Grain mix.
We are all fine! Thanks for your concerns. Ellen and I did not go to MD Sheep and Wool this year; her husband was not well enough to be left alone. We missed going and seeing all our friends, vendors, my college suite-mate, and especially Skeptic with her baked goods!! Life is more "normal" now and we did go to the NH festival last weekend. That event is only 2 hours away in case of a medical emergency, compared to the 10 hour drive to MD. Tomorrow I plan to make the Whole Wheat, Rye, Semolina dough for buns.
BakerAunt, I just mixed up your Pumpernickel recipe adapted from KAF's rye loaf! Great minds.... I shopped at the KAF store yesterday, after meeting my sister there for lunch. Their sandwiches are delicious!! and we frequently split a sandwich and then shop. I bought their Chewy Bagel mix and Cherry Almond Scone mix. Odd, I never use mixes, but that is what I was drawn to yesterday! Time to make the Pumpernickel!
In this week's ad, the price of KAF white flour is 5.59 for 5 pounds, down from 6.95. And 25 pounds is 25.99, although I've never seen 25 pound bags on the shelves in my store! Since I just bought 50 pounds at KAF, I don't need any flour.
BakerAunt, I do not go to KAF very often, but was there last week. I wanted to try the Cherry Almond Scone mix, but they were out of it. I was told that flavor sells out as soon as they restock the shelves! I have not seen or heard about any shortages, but I'm really not in a position to know. I'll be there in a couple of weeks for an event they host (with snacks!) for all volunteers in the local area and I'll check then. I no longer use their special dry milk -- I've found that any dry milk powder/store brand I've tried works just as well.
I've read about increased shipping costs due to the rising cost of oil, but have not actually seen any increases yet.
A 5 lb bag of ap at the KAF main store in Norwich is 6.95, the same as all the local grocery stores' price. But last week I got a 50 lb bag there, wholesale price, for 49.95. Our local grocery stores never have it on sale.
Yes, Skeptic, the plan is to be at MD Sheep and Wool. However, it depends on my brother-in-law's health. We would be in our same spot, I think it is A13 in the Main Exhibition Hall. We'll be looking for you! I just put the last of my candied orange peel into the freezer yesterday! How do you use yours?
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