Friday, June 22, 2012

BISCUIT LOVE... Pumpkin Biscuits


HERE, BELOW, ARE SOME OF THE BEST BISCUITS I'VE EVER MADE.  GLUTEN OR NO GLUTEN!  (Until recently that is. When my holy biscuit quest brought to some southern biscuit MASTERS... and I topped these too!) 



Look at that rise... ! And the flaky layers, which were moist inside, but not overly so.

Speaking of topping them--

When toasted on the second day, these unsweetened fragrant SWEET SMELLING biscuits give rise to new INSPIRATION.... Butter melting, maple syrup, powdered sugar, orange zest, or marmalade, even cream cheese. ANY AND ALL are welcome!

Actually, this is a batch from last November. It's taken me this long to show them! November is when my previous computer died... And when I purchased my beloved, although still somewhat alien to me, Mac.

And so, another quest of sorts is hopefully resolving-- Admittedly, I have not been able to easily or in many cases successfully post pictures from my Mac to this Blog! HENCE my pathetic seemingly apathetic absence.

So, anyone listening, THIS IS A TEST.

Hoping to BROADCAST MORE SOON!

As for right now, I'm finished with my Trader Joe's Columbian Coffee with Vanilla Almond Milk... and am beginning to be quite hungry...

Yesterday's CHERRY CLAFOUTIS is beckoning! Vegan, which does mean what it says-- dairy, and amazingly, EGG free as well! Gosh, I hope I can post a pic.  Once I can find the folder from the blogger upload drop down, which isn't showing up currently.  (mmmm... currants....! I am hungry after all!)

Any tips or helps welcome!

Happy Summer, all.

Hope to be with you more, soon.

: D


Tuesday, January 3, 2012

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

THANK YOU, MS. KATHLEEN! For helping me be more fearless aaand more creative so as to find a way to be able to post PICTURES again! From my new Mac, that is.

EXCELLENT....

let the blogging recommence!

HERE'S WISHING ALL A VERY MERRY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR!

XXXOOO

Sunday, December 18, 2011

AB FAB!!!

WELL, the class was ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS! Everyone one of you was fantastic to meet! Each did a beautiful job on the cookies! And I feel we all learned a LOT from all the SUPER discussions we had! (In fact, happily, we gabbed much more than I ever would have dreamed! Beautiful!)

All filled their adorable tins in their own gorgeous way... and I think we know the theme of the class now... flavor-wise at least!

Chocolate ORANGE !

Am I RIGHT?? And we'll not tell our secret ingredient, will we? ; D

I hope to post more soon... (perhaps pictures from the class with your permission? I was too busy rolling to take many, but hope that A. will send me some to add to mine!)

I should probably wait for a nod from each of you before giving you a mention... but I am pleased as PUNCH to have had each of you in my class!

And could not have done it without you! (Especially my dear dear friend and assistant, S.!)

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

&

Happy Cookies!

Saturday, December 10, 2011

COOKIE EXCHANGE BAKE & TAKE UPDATE #1



GLUTEN FREE HOLIDAY
It's not a holiday from being gluten free... but it SURE TASTES LIKE IT!

WELL, It's Getting Quite Heavenly Around Here...!

As I'm revisiting my cookie recipes, some old favorites, some delightfully new, in REAL TIME... (REAL YUM, is more like it) I'm getting VERY EXCITED!!

One week and counting down! To cinnamon, chocolate, lemon, orange, ginger... SWEET HOLIDAY HEAVEN!

I can't wait to share these cookies with all of you!!

Originally, to serve the broadest number of people, I was going to do all the varieties without nuts. However, that may not be necessary.

If you are signed up to come, or plan to come (YES! THERE IS STILL ROOM AVAILABLE!) please let me know, by phone or here on the blog;

1. Do you (or the person you are baking for) need all your selections to be nut free?

2. Seed free? (as in poppy seeds, sunflower seeds, etc.)

3. Coconut free? If you can't have coconut, either milk or shredded, let me know!

I'm sorry-- I got distracted for a minute... it smells REALLY GOOD IN HERE! And now my testers are circling, a bit like sharks, to be honest. ;P



STAY TUNED FOR MORE UPDATES!

AND PICTURES TO TEMPT YOU, TOO! :D


Wednesday, December 7, 2011

GLUTEN FREE COOKIE CLASS - WHERE & WHEN ;D JOIN US!




Create a new tradition...




GLUTEN FREE

&

ALLERGY FRIENDLY BAKE & TAKE COOKING CLASS!



A HANDS ON COOKIE EXCHANGE, JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS.


GLUTEN FREE, ALLERGY FRIENDLY, VEGAN, & DELICIOUS!


Demonstration, Discussion, & Hands on Instruction.

Together, we will bake a BEAUTIFUL variety of holiday treats that are Gluten Free, Allergy Friendly, & Vegan.



You and your loved ones with special foods needs need not feel left out of the Holiday Cookie Exchange Tradition!


Satisfy Seasonal Nostalgia AND a Sweet Tooth while Fostering Community. JOIN US:


Saturday, December 17th from noon to 3pm

in the Church Kitchen of St. Timothy's Episcopal Church

432 Van Buren Street, Herndon, Virginia 20170


MATERIALS FEE $40


EVERYTHING WILL BE PROVIDED.



Space is limited, so reserve your place today.



703-283-8966


MELS.KIT@GMAIL.COM



DON'T MISS OUT!




Check the blog for updates & more information.

http://melskit.blogspot.com/







~I'm a Gluten Free Baker and mother of children with (numerous) special foods needs. If you can make it, I'd love to have you attend my class!


Feel free to pass this along to anyone else you think would benefit... It's a great opportunity!




Sincerely,


Melissa Druitt


Thursday, December 1, 2011

COOKIE EXCHANGE BAKE & TAKE CLASSES!




COMING SOON FOR THOSE NEAR ME...

GLUTEN FREE & ALLERGY FRIENDLY BAKE & TAKE COOKING CLASSES!

A HANDS ON COOKIE EXCHANGE, JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS.

GLUTEN FREE, ALLERGY FRIENDLY, VEGAN & DELICIOUS!

STAY CLOSE FOR MORE INFORMATION!

QUESTIONS & COMMENTS WELCOME,
EITHER HERE, OR AT:

MELS.KIT@GMAIL.COM


Saturday, November 12, 2011

HELP!! Computer seemingly CAPUT!

Well it seems my computer may have given up the ghost... This post serves as a test (as I'm attempting to post from my phone for the first time) AND a cry for help. Advice, really.

I need to:

1. Recover my data, if possible. Geek Squad is the only place I hear of that may be able to help... IS THERE A BETTER PLACE? And not like the " better place" where computers go when they die.

2. Find my new computer! I've had 3 laptops (Dell PCs) in a row now. Should I go mac? Desktop ? Is there a perfect blend? Like compact tower with wireless everything, including ipad docking, that comes with an ipad? For a great price?

As always, COMMENTS WELCOME!

; D