This morning the new Fred Meyer store opened in Maple Valley. And while it might seem dumb to get excited about a big box store, Maple Valley isn't the greatest place to live for shopping. In the 8 years we have lived here it has changed considerably, mostly in the form of housing. Outside of… Continue reading Apple and Banana Baked Oatmeal + Morning Adventures
Category: baking
Recipes and ideas for baking.
Wild Salmon on Homemade Granola Wheat Bread
For our middle of the week loaf of bread I tried another recipe from Bread Machine Baking for All Seasons: Delightful Recipes for Year-Round Pleasure, Granola Wheat Bread, on page 78-79. I did change one thing, I added 4 teaspoons Vital Wheat Gluten Flour to the flour, I find it gives a more tender loaf… Continue reading Wild Salmon on Homemade Granola Wheat Bread
Berry Cream Topped Cookie Baked Oatmeal
That title just sounds indulgent, no? And yes, it is but what a tasty way to indulge. I had received a jar of Biscoff spread, which was a real treat. I'd not buy it, trying to be good/avoiding processed foods. But hey...one shouldn't waste gifts 😉 Having said that, for a healthier substitute use unsalted… Continue reading Berry Cream Topped Cookie Baked Oatmeal
Molasses Bread
Living in King County, Washington has a few perks and one is our library system. The county has 46 libraries and is the busiest in the United States based on circulation, which means the system has a lot of books. A lot. Whenever I need inspiration I look online for book ideas and always find… Continue reading Molasses Bread