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It started snowing late Tuesday afternoon and when we woke up yesterday the snowflakes were still fluttering about. By the time the HH suited up to start up the snowblower though, the snow had finally stopped. Before the storm I think it was predicted we’d get 8 – 12 inches of snow. And while I Read More >>
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Last week while The Girl and I were in Vermont, one of the places we stopped in the morning before our classes began at King Arthur was the Gardener’s Supply Company. I had no idea The Gardener’s Supply Company was an actual store {with 4 locations!}. I always thought they were just a mail order Read More >>
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Last week I made a loaf of spelt bread recipe using some of the spelt flour I picked up from Maine Grains back in December. The bread turned out so good {and so many of you asked for the recipe} that I’ve decided to share the recipe here on the blog. Grab a little butter, Read More >>
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It was another great week in the grocery spending department. I only spent $4.69 on groceries {milk} as most of my meals were eaten on vacation in Vermont. The HH said he survived on leftovers and crackers. Here’s a look at most of the meals we ate last week: The Girl and I enjoyed giant Read More >>
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Go On A Solo Adventure. Done A solo adventure to Fair Isle. I don’t think I could have picked a more unique and cozy spot to spend a few weeks. I’m already dreaming of going back. Take An Adult Education Class Done The Girl and I took a 3 day British Baking Classics course at King Read More >>
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Day 3 of the King Arthur British Baking Classics class was another winner. On day 3 we made: Cornish Pasties {a hand pie filled with beef, potato, onion and rutabaga}. Scottish Meat Pies {a hot water crust filled with hamburger, gravy, worcester sauce and salt and pepper} Currant Scones Out of all the things we Read More >>
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On day 1 of the King Arthur British Baking Classics 3 day workshop we made Bakewell tarts and Victoria sponge. On day 2 we made Chelsea Buns, English muffins and sticky toffee pudding. This was the first time both of us {my daughter is taking this class with me} had made homemade English muffins and we were both really surprised Read More >>
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Since visiting King Arthur Flour in Vermont a few years ago on a date day adventure for lunch, I’ve always thought it would be fun to take one of their baking classes. So when I noticed they were having a 3 day British Baking Classics course in the middle of winter, I asked The Girl Read More >>
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