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About mlwilkie

Software Developer, Mother, Wife with keen interest in art, design and crafts of all kinds.

Pumpkin Bread – Great recipe for freezing

I found an amazing recipe for pumpkin bread in a Cooking Light magazine (November 2008 page 176) that the whole family loves. It is very moist and it freezes great.

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Ingredients

3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp salt
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup flaxseed
2 1/2 cups sugar
2/3 canola oil
2/3 cup honey beer (room temperature; NOTE: I use a dark beer if I do not have honey)
1/2 cup egg substitute + 2 eggs (NOTE: I use 4 eggs instead of the egg substitute)
1 can pumpkin (14-15 oz)

  1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  2. Combine flour, salt and next 4 ingredients (through pumpkin pie spice) in a medium bowl; stir with a whisk
  3. Combine water and flaxseed in a small bowl
  4. Place sugar and next 4 ingredients (through eggs) in a large bowl and beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended. Add flaxseed mixture and pumpkin, beat at low-speed until blended. Add flour mixture, beat just until combined. Divide the batter between two 9×5 inch loaf pans coated with cooking spray. (NOTE: We use silicon pans and do not require spray….also for taste you can opt for a greased time with butter).
  5. Bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in the center and comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in the pan, then remove and place on wire rack.
  6. To freeze, wait until cold, place into a Ziploc bag and store for up to two months.

I think the flavor of this loaf fresh, is better the second day. Serve by slicing the loaf – great as for afternoon tea/snack.

 

Late night! Craft Fair here!

So, after a 3 am finish last night, I was ready for my first craft fair. It was exciting and we accomplished a lot over the 25 days…the table was full. It was a little slow traffic wise at the fair but all in all a good experience. I will definitely plan next time 🙂

Here are some photos of my table:
ShopSignageTags CraftFairTableCorkBoardsChalkboard  CoffeeSleevesChairBagsChristmasItemsChairbags_CoffeeSleeves

Here are my final designs of my coffee cup sleeves:
BlackSleeveCoaster EarthSleeveCoaster RedOrangeSleeveCoaster OrangeLemonSleeveCoaster RedChristmasSleeveCoaster CoffeeBeanSleeveCoaster GreenChristmasSleeveCoaster PurpleSleeveCoaster

Individual Sleeves:
GreenChristmasSleeve SnowmanSleeve CoffeeBeanSleeve BlueSleeve BlueZigZagSleeve StripesSleeve GreyCoffeeSleeve RedChristmasSleeve LargeChevronSleeve PurpleSleeve

WIP Wednesday at Freshly Pieced

Photo Journal: Elf on the shelf

Below is our photo journal of our first week ever using elf on the shelf, or better known in our house as Mr. Underpants.

Day 1: Living Room – Fireplace mantel
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Day 2: Kitchen – Top of the fridge
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Day 3: Hallway – Stair case
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Day 4: Sean’s Room – on top of shelves
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Day 5: Bonus Room – On an easelIMG_0590

Day 6: Guest bathroom – Bath Tub with a friend
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Day 7: Guest bedroom – Shelves with mask from Venice
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