Home baking

Now that we are getting used to our new reality, we are all trying to figure out how to move forward with our lives. I feel like setting up some sort of daily schedule, or routine. I am finding i know what to do with myself in the mornings, but the afternoons, my usual time of service to others, can be long. What can I do that will keep me engaged, and feeling productive in the afternoons?

A clue came when Bruce said he would love it if I could make homemade macaroni and cheese. I had the ingredients I needed, so I was able to make it for him that very night. Over supper he reminisced about growing up in Newfoundland, and about how macaroni and cheese was a comforting and satisfying staple of their dinners together at home.

On the weekend, our neighbour’s son had his birthday. To our delight and surprise, our neighbour offered us two slices of homemade carrot cake!

Hmmmm! In times like these home baking has suddenly become much more appealing to me. Our local bulk food store is still open, so flour and sugar etc are available to me. Today, I will be making a birthday cake for Bruce’s grandson, but tomorrow, what could I make from scratch that could be shared with our neighbours?

It’s gotta be chocolate, that’s for sure! And i am looking forward to looking through my recipe box for an idea!

What do you like to bake? Feel free to share your ideas with us!

And don’t forget to get outside for a walk today. Signs of spring are there! I saw 3 crocuses in my garden yesterday!

Blessings to all of you for the day that lies ahead. We continue to send prayers for strength and health and safety for all those providing us with essential services. Thank you for all you are doing!