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Lieberkim
True Blue Farmgirl
    
839 Posts
Kimberly
Sunnyside
WASHINGTON
USA
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Posted - Dec 14 2011 : 12:20:40 PM
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If I don't gain 300lbs this Christmas it will be a miracle!!!!! Anyone else finding they just might be baking to many yummies for the season? But I can't help it. The kids have so much fun helping me do all the baking and it's making wonderful christmas memories for them.
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jessabelluh
True Blue Farmgirl
   
349 Posts
Jessica
South Dakota
USA
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Posted - Dec 14 2011 : 5:06:01 PM
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I am a little behind in my baking, but I always make a ton of goodies!
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
    
13773 Posts

CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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Posted - Dec 15 2011 : 11:12:39 AM
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I used to bake a lot more than I do now. Since our kids are grown and my parents are in heaven and there are less big gatherings at my house it's different. BUT, I do love to bake for giving to neighbors and friends. I used to bake all our bread and cookies all the time and I decided that I would plan on baking for a couple days this week to get some goodies for Christmas eating, giving and put whatever in the freezer for later.
Yesterday it was: - Pecan Shortbread, double batch - Honey Whole Wheat (yeast) bread, 2 loaves - Five Chip cookies, a big double batch
Today (I have more time today) it is: - 2nd round of Pecan Shortbread, another double batch - Oatmeal Raisin Toffee cookies, big double batch - Oatmeal Molasses (yeast) breat, 4 loaves - Almond Cookies, double batch - Twelfth Night Scones, double batch
I don't have a bread machine and have never used one. Since I don't bake as much bread these days I really don't think it's a wise investment for me. BUT, I also find it to be very therapeutic to knead my bread . . I enjoy doing that!
The Honey Whole Wheat bread, right out of the oven!
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Oatmeal Molasses bread, before being shaped into loaves and put to rise.
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I'm having some wonderful therapeutic baking time!!! CJ
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
    
13773 Posts

CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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sonshine4u
Chapter Guru
    
1205 Posts
April
New Prague
MN
USA
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Posted - Dec 16 2011 : 07:49:46 AM
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I made 4 loaves of bread and a gazillion saffron buns this week. I hadn't made saffron buns before and now I have way too many on my hands! LOL! We made cookies yesterday with my MIL and I also made some pepparkakor cookies (Swedish ginger cookies) on Wednesday. Loads of baking going on here! The last 3 weeks I made gingerbread cookies, gingersnaps and Swedish Spritz as well, all of which are gone already.... I am wanting to get a Swedish tearing done next week and some Swedish Rye bread too. If you can't tell, I'm Swedish! :) I've been needing to make some Kringler too and my mouth is watering for some...going to go make some now. Happy baking ladies and Merry Christmas! ~Hugs, April
Playing in the Sonshine
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
    
4658 Posts

Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
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Posted - Dec 19 2011 : 05:50:58 AM
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Oh, I hear ya! Ceejay, your bread looks yummy! I've made sugar cookie cutouts with Audrey, chocolate chip (since they are our favorite), and will make koulourakia today. Also have cake leftover I baked for my farmgirl party Saturday. Love love love to bake! Think I'll bake some bread today, too.
Gotta do my Christmas cards, as well. :)
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155 KNITTER, JAM-MAKER AND MOM EXTRAORDINAIRE Chapter Leader, Connecticut Simpler Life Sisters
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