Baking my way through....

I have been on annual leave since last Wednesday and ended up with too much time to think. I have blitzed the house and walked the paws off the dog. In a desperate attempt to keep my hands and mind busy I have baked.....and baked...... and baked some more, cupcakes, brownies, cookies etc..... Oh no, I hear you all say. Chill friends, I have not eaten any of it!!!! I have gift boxed everything up and distributed them between my neighbours and friends. I have even taken a huge box to the homeless shelter in my nearby town. Much as I love baking and find it very therapeutic, fortunately I don't have much of a sweet tooth.

I thought it would be really hard to get back on my 'healthy me' wagon, but no - I am doing just fine with it. Today was scrambled egg, mushrooms and tomatoes for breakfast. Lunch has just been consumed - homemade soup, croutons and crusty bread. Dinner is partially prepped - quick beef stirfry, and supper will be my treat for the day - a mince pie with a satsuma.

Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas week ahead. xx

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Oh yum Shellie, those cupcakes look good enough to eat! Unlike the creations of my grandchildren, which leave a lot to desire

I like the idea of "gifting" baked goodies, my granddaughter's entire primary school (admittedly a small village school) was supplied with gingerbread men, courtesy of the two of us

Your kitchen will be the perfect grief therapist.

Enjoy that mince pie

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Thankyou moreless, not sure why the pic posted upside down though, lol. 😊

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Might have had something to do with swinging from the chandelier to take it

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Hehehe x

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This post made me very happy. What a lovely thing to do.

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I baked enough to stock the shelves of a bakery lol, so giving them all away ensured they didn't go to waste. 😋

[Zest Healthy BMI]

Hi Shellie,

Your cakes look so professional, and I bet your house has smelled gorgeous with all those scents of baking going on.

Your breakfast and lunch both sound really tasty - and it's good to hear your dinner is already partially prepped. Enjoy that mince pie and satsuma later.

I also have a cake in the oven at this very moment! 2 infact - mixed fruit cakes made with no sugar - just lots of oats, seeds, and some almond and coconut flours. Yummy! I'll allow myself one slice later today.

Hope you have a lovely day, and wishing you a good Christmas.

Lowcal

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The fruitcakes sound lovely lowcal 😊

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I agree cooking and baking is a great way to fill your time. It sounds like you're pouring yourself into it, and spreading the love around so to speak. Goes to show food isn't only about feeding yourself. Glad you're feeling back in control and getting the time you need to process everything

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Hi Shellie, it seems you've been busy indeed. All that baking, will bring so much pleasure to all around. A little piece of your kindness spread about to warm the hearts of others.

Promise one thing to yourself though and give a little to you

x

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Bless you Tewson, seeing the smile on someones face with an unexpected gift or deed gives me purpose and a feeling of being kind to myself too. 😊

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You are very talented and how wonderful do they look Yum

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Thankyou trafford 😊

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That was a lovely thought to take them to the homeless shelter

[Jenever]

Oh Shellie, how good are you? I love baking too but unfortunately I can't resist trying out whatever I produce so I haven't done any baking for months, maybe in the new year I'll have to test my resolve and get back into the kitchen.

By the way, those cakes look absolutely delicious.

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Hi Shellie, those sparkly cakes look just the job, can almost taste them!! 😃 . Glad to hear you are 'back on it like a car bonnet' !! Lol, and it all sounds lovely 😃

I'm not much of a cook but have been 'volunteered' to make dessert for Xmas day.I'm thinking of making a fruit prosecco jelly and some brownies served with half fat cream, I've bought the ingredients and will be getting head down and cooking!!🤔

Hope you are doing ok, give Alfie a 'woof woof'from us xx

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flossie I am going to post a really quick dessert and easy dessert for you to try. I have looked to see if I could message with a pic but can only do so as a status post. x

[Keep_on_going]

I don't know how you can resist! They look amazing and a kind thing to give them away.