The weather was mild, the breezes came through the open windows of the farmhouse, and it was a perfect day to bake.
I made six loaves of bread, and sixteen more caramel pecan rolls. Fear not. Most of them left the farmhouse late yesterday to share with our neighbors. A few remained - to be enjoyed judiciously.
After all the dishes were washed and put away (thank you, Handsome), I pulled a jar of chicken soup/pot pie filling I canned a few months ago. I thickened it with my homemade chicken gravy mix, and made a crust specifically developed for meat pies. We had a homemade chicken pot pie for dinner. I do love having simple and tasty options at the end of a busy day.
Today, I'm going to the blood bank to donate for a friend who needs a transfusion. Did you know you're allowed to request donations for upcoming procedures? All you need to do is plan ahead so the donations are received within a time frame that keeps them viable for the date of your procedure.
As I'm a "universal donor", they asked if I'd help by making a donation. I haven't donated since we lived in Florida, and I was happy to help, so off I go this morning to do my part.
I'll have the rest of the day to do as I please, plus Handsome has rehearsal tonight. I may even work on the monarch again!
Oh yum, all of that bakery looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteHow thoughtful of you to donate for a friend.
Hope you can work on the Monarch.
Marilyn
Yummy-looking goodness and I know the smell was divine.
ReplyDeleteI used to give blood all the time but once you go on any sort of medication they don't seem to want it anymore.
A perfect kitchen picture. Yum! I love that your baked good pictures smell so good in my brain 😆. Remember to hydrate after your good deed. 😉
ReplyDeleteSo this is what some 'maintenance time' and a bit of a breeze will do for you.
ReplyDeleteEverything looks so good and dinner sounds great.
The rest of the day sounds pretty good too.
Shirley