Happy 2021!

 May 2021 be filled with joy, good health, and laughter for each of you and your families.

Yesterday, I baked the oatmeal version of "Everyone's Muffins" from Laurel's Kitchen.  The book was given to me years ago by Diana Harrison.  It has weathered moves and lots of smudges reading a recipe while preparing one.  However, it remains a very useful resource.  I added walnuts which I think enhanced the flavor.  Gaining some experience with active dry yeast.  A pleasant surprise--the gluten free dough rose well with the active dry yeast ingredients.  Today's photo features one batch of the yeast raised muffins--I think this is an example of looks can be deceiving--they look just "okay" to me but they taste good.  May your year, too, be filled with welcome surprises.

All the best,

Faye


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