THE HARDEST THING ABOUT BAKING

“Baking is love made visible.” – Anonymous

Yes I made it home. Flight arrived approximately 2:15am Saturday night/Sunday morning. Whichever you call it. Needless to say I slept in past my usual 6:15.

Today?

Began baking.

Oh my. The list was made months ago, (Of course it was.) But where to start. That was the dilemma. I kept reading the list but still sat. By 9:00 enough was enough. Up and at ‘em.

Now I say I spent 5 hours baking but today nothing was really baked. That will be tomorrow. Today? All on top of the stove.

My Christmas baking doesn’t usually include so many Rice Krispie recipes but I thought my grandson might like them. Last year I made him cute Cookie Monster cookies. This year some other new ideas. TBA

From today:

Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Cups (new recipe this year)

Rice Krispie Squares but with the multi coloured Rice Krispies.

Peanut Butter Butterscotch Marshmallow Squares

No Bake Reese’s Bars (new recipe this year)

Rice Krispies (leftover mixture from the squares but put in paper cupcake liners)

My baking does not look the neatest. Round items not completely round. Sides aren’t straight. Chocolate topping not smooth. Nevertheless they were made with tons of love. Tasty. Letting go of perfection.

Although my baking may not look neat I am a very tidy baker. I’m constantly wiping the counter and washing up because I can’t stand to have clutter and mess.

Hmmmm. My counter keeps clean but me?

This is why I wear an old sweater when I bake.

I missed my daughter today.

That’s one thing I enjoyed about the pandemic. She was on PEI and we did some Christmas baking together. I treasure those moments.

By now I bet you’re thinking I forgot. But I didn’t.

The hardest thing about baking?

Keeping my fingers out of my mouth.

It’s amazing how my fingers got covered and then automatically went into my mouth. After the first few times of this happening I made a concerted effort to keep them out of my mouth, wiping and washing them often. Better that than me eating the goodies.

What Baking Can Do – Sara Bareilles

Take care and stay healthy.

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