When M. came up to get a chocolate chip cookie for his school lunch this morning he informed me that we were almost out. That meant it would be baking day. Besides the cookies ( by the time I thought to take this photo I had already put most of them into a container) I made scones and bread. Although I used the same dough ( made in the breadmaker) the small, cheese-topped loaaves turned out fine but the larger loaf hardly rose at all. It's destined to be breakfast toast so it isn't a problem but I do wonder why it didn't rise.
Dianna, on her blog Forgiven, posted about a lovely old jam jar that she recently acquired. She loves old things, as do I. It reminded me of my two old Marmalade jars that I treasure ( and use).
M.K. in her post ( Through a Glass, Darkly) mentioned making a vegetarian pot pie. I made this one on the weekend and also made a date-cranberry-raisin square ( most of which I put into the freezer for unexpected company. The pot pie had a lot of roasted peppers in it and DH was not at all enthusiastic about the results. Now I know to put in fewer next time.
Just so my whole post isn't about food I made I included this picture of the yellow Crocus blooming in the front yard.
And in the back some very small Winter Aconites are showing their faces. I used to have a nice little patch of them but then one year they disappeared. I'm hoping these will be happy and naturalize.
It's quite a lovely day here. 10 C ( 50F) and I've been outside with a broom and the shop vacuum tidying up the leaves and twigs that the wind blew in. I'm hoping this milder weather will stick around.
Thanks for visiting,
Granny Marigold
I always envy your scones with fruit. I need to make them. When the weather warms just a few degrees, doesn't it seem more hopeful? I really get more ambitious!
ReplyDeleteYour goodies look so yummy! We love scones here...I need to make some and I like your loaves with the cheese on top. I think I may give that a try when I make bread again this week.
ReplyDeleteYour marmalade jars are so pretty. I love things like that when you can use them over and over again. And I know you make your own marmalade. I really want to give that a try one day. Thank you for mentioning my blog in your post today.
The flowers are so pretty. I think yellow is such a cheerful color.
Your post reminded me that I haven't made scones in a while. I think that while we're snowed in tomorrow I should make a batch!
ReplyDeleteIt all looks delicious, the date cranberry raisin square made my mouth water. Its always so fulfilling to do a big bake and have goodies in the freezer. I intend to have a bake tomorrow in readiness for several church events.
ReplyDeleteSo what you're really saying is that today would be a good day for me to come for tea?? ;)
ReplyDelete- Sheila
What a scrumptious post, I bet your kitchen smelt wonderful xx
ReplyDeleteYou sure do treat the ones living at your house with home made goodies!! I thought about planting crocuses last year but didn't and now I wish I would have. Must do this fall! Love them! Nancy
ReplyDeleteWell, that made me hungry. I have to go eat lunch now. Bye!
ReplyDeleteYou are such a great baker, GM. I have not been baking at all because unless the grands are coming (and some of them prefer a bite of chocolate over a baked cookie) I do not need the temptation. I will just enjoy looking at your beautiful offerings!
ReplyDeleteYou do make me want to get to baking...
ReplyDeleteBut crocuses are food for the soul, and I'll go with that today :-) Thank you!!
Food and spring, very satisfying!!
ReplyDeleteOh, yum! Everyone's baking! Enjoy all that goodness. And that warm weather! :)
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