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Baking, books, thrift stores & cats (not necessarily in that order.) #expostie #post-post 🏳️🌈📚🍽️🐈
While thrifting last week I came across this vintage Magnavox Stereophonic turn table (circa 1950s?) in a wooden cabinet with speakers. What a beauty. I would love to have it, but $400 was a bit steep for me. ::Sigh::. #thrifting #treasures #Magnavox
November 7, 2025 at 1:37 AM
While thrifting last week I came across this vintage Magnavox Stereophonic turn table (circa 1950s?) in a wooden cabinet with speakers. What a beauty. I would love to have it, but $400 was a bit steep for me. ::Sigh::. #thrifting #treasures #Magnavox
Yesterday I made the last apple pie of the season. The remaining apples are so sweet! I made this with less sugar than recipe called for. I used extra cinnamon plus a 1/2 tsp of cardamom. #pies #whatscooking #recipes 🍽️
November 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Yesterday I made the last apple pie of the season. The remaining apples are so sweet! I made this with less sugar than recipe called for. I used extra cinnamon plus a 1/2 tsp of cardamom. #pies #whatscooking #recipes 🍽️
Happy #Halloween! I hope your day is full of ‘spooky’ fun & fabulous treats.
October 31, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Happy #Halloween! I hope your day is full of ‘spooky’ fun & fabulous treats.
I let the apple rest in a pot of ice water until ready to load the dehydrator. Then dip sliced apples in lemon juice & place in racks. The dehydrator runs at medium temperature for 5-6 hours. I make a batch for myself & one for holiday gifts. #whatscooking
September 30, 2025 at 6:43 PM
I let the apple rest in a pot of ice water until ready to load the dehydrator. Then dip sliced apples in lemon juice & place in racks. The dehydrator runs at medium temperature for 5-6 hours. I make a batch for myself & one for holiday gifts. #whatscooking
Applegeddon is in full swing. Applesauce is done & now I’m working on dehydrating. If you’re never used an apple peeler/corer, here’s one in action. The end product is peeled, perfectly sliced apples.
September 30, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Applegeddon is in full swing. Applesauce is done & now I’m working on dehydrating. If you’re never used an apple peeler/corer, here’s one in action. The end product is peeled, perfectly sliced apples.
September 28, 2025 at 4:20 AM
OMG, look at the book that was donated to the library today. What fun, with beautiful photos & instruction on how to plate. #Goodport, this one’s for you! Menus include Mood Boards, Celebrate, Small, Garden Parties, Choose a Theme & Gather to Graze. #whatscooking #recipes #cookbooks 🍽️
September 22, 2025 at 11:00 PM
OMG, look at the book that was donated to the library today. What fun, with beautiful photos & instruction on how to plate. #Goodport, this one’s for you! Menus include Mood Boards, Celebrate, Small, Garden Parties, Choose a Theme & Gather to Graze. #whatscooking #recipes #cookbooks 🍽️
My neighbor’s apple tree is overflowing so I made applesauce! #whatscooking
September 22, 2025 at 1:24 AM
My neighbor’s apple tree is overflowing so I made applesauce! #whatscooking
A frigatebird flying off the coast of Kauai. #featheredfriday #hawaii
September 19, 2025 at 7:15 PM
A frigatebird flying off the coast of Kauai. #featheredfriday #hawaii
Looking out of the front car a train towards the engine (headed to Denali National Park).
September 10, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Looking out of the front car a train towards the engine (headed to Denali National Park).
Did someone say it’s #forestfriday? Here’s a long view up in the Sierra.
September 5, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Did someone say it’s #forestfriday? Here’s a long view up in the Sierra.
More #baking adventures. My neighbor had extra pears, all ripe. I knew what to do…pear galette! So easy to make…pie crust, sliced pears, cinnamon & sugar. This recipe also had a nice surprise, apple butter
spread on bottom of pie crust before adding filling. This put it over the top! 🍽️ #recipes
spread on bottom of pie crust before adding filling. This put it over the top! 🍽️ #recipes
August 17, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Some sunflowers to start your week. Have a good one.
August 11, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Some sunflowers to start your week. Have a good one.
Yes. Hiking & hugging trees.
July 31, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Yes. Hiking & hugging trees.
And I forgot to take a picture of constructing the lattice top. I’m sure you can find a video if you need help with that. Slather top with beaten egg, sprinkle coarse sugar all over & pop into oven. OMG this smells good while cooking.
July 30, 2025 at 12:08 AM
And I forgot to take a picture of constructing the lattice top. I’m sure you can find a video if you need help with that. Slather top with beaten egg, sprinkle coarse sugar all over & pop into oven. OMG this smells good while cooking.
It’s pretty easy straight forward…slice the strawberries, cut rhubarb in 1/2” pieces & mix with sugar & cornstarch to thicken juices while the pie cooks. To avoid a soggy bottom, cook crust for 10 minutes with pie beads before filling. I make my crust in a food processor to save time. It’s easy.
July 30, 2025 at 12:05 AM
It’s pretty easy straight forward…slice the strawberries, cut rhubarb in 1/2” pieces & mix with sugar & cornstarch to thicken juices while the pie cooks. To avoid a soggy bottom, cook crust for 10 minutes with pie beads before filling. I make my crust in a food processor to save time. It’s easy.
Can you guess what time it is? It’s time for strawberry rhubarb pie! My sister-in-law brought fresh rhubarb from her garden. I took it as a sign from the gods.
July 29, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Can you guess what time it is? It’s time for strawberry rhubarb pie! My sister-in-law brought fresh rhubarb from her garden. I took it as a sign from the gods.
A friend requested cinnamon rolls for her birthday. I make whatever treat my friends want & this is one of the top requests. Cream cheese frosting is added to warm roll right before serving. The recipe is attached.
🍽️ #baking #recipes #foodie
joyfoodsunshine.com/cinnamon-rol...
🍽️ #baking #recipes #foodie
joyfoodsunshine.com/cinnamon-rol...
July 14, 2025 at 3:53 PM
A friend requested cinnamon rolls for her birthday. I make whatever treat my friends want & this is one of the top requests. Cream cheese frosting is added to warm roll right before serving. The recipe is attached.
🍽️ #baking #recipes #foodie
joyfoodsunshine.com/cinnamon-rol...
🍽️ #baking #recipes #foodie
joyfoodsunshine.com/cinnamon-rol...
And the answer is…………………………………an outhouse in a campground high in the Sierra Nevada (Northern California). Imagine my surprise (& delight!).
July 4, 2025 at 3:29 PM
And the answer is…………………………………an outhouse in a campground high in the Sierra Nevada (Northern California). Imagine my surprise (& delight!).
Oh, this is great. It also has a page on creating decorative crusts for tops of pies.
June 28, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Oh, this is great. It also has a page on creating decorative crusts for tops of pies.
Vintage #cookbook from Friends of the Library donations today. Pies & cakes are two of my favorite things! From the Better Homes & Gardens Test Kitchen circa 1966. I’m keeping this one! 🍽️
#whatscooking #recipes
#whatscooking #recipes
June 28, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Vintage #cookbook from Friends of the Library donations today. Pies & cakes are two of my favorite things! From the Better Homes & Gardens Test Kitchen circa 1966. I’m keeping this one! 🍽️
#whatscooking #recipes
#whatscooking #recipes
No.i have to admit it was from a King Arthur mix. I take the mixes along when I travel to bake treats when I’m not home in my kitchen. It’s just too much trouble to haul ingredients. It was actually a lemon ginger scone. King Arthur mix’s are excellent if you need something easy & delicious.
June 27, 2025 at 3:27 PM
No.i have to admit it was from a King Arthur mix. I take the mixes along when I travel to bake treats when I’m not home in my kitchen. It’s just too much trouble to haul ingredients. It was actually a lemon ginger scone. King Arthur mix’s are excellent if you need something easy & delicious.