Labor Day Baking

Happy Labor Day!  The end of Summer has finally arrived but the weather hasn't heard the news.  She is still in a very summertime mood. So, I decided to do some baking in the new kitchen to see how it works.  I made this wonderful caramel glazed pumpkin cake.  Bite me Summer, it's time for pumpkin!

I hadn't made this pie in years and I forgot how much everyone loves it:

Blueberry Goat Cheese and Basil Pie

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I know it sounds awful but believe me, this is one of the best pies I make.

 

I pulled out The Beast, the new wolf mixer.  WOW!  This thing works like a commercial mixer. There is so much room on the island too. And the attached table allows people to sit and eat while they watch me cook.  Not that anyone does but it could happen. On the back left is the baking pantry.  It is wonderful to have a place dedicated to holding just baking supplies.

The red bowl on the island goes with this set of mason cash bowls from their 'Forest' series. I love them.

I actually do have an audience and the best kind of all.  The W's take turns laying in the other pantry where they have a slightly elevated view of me cooking.  Willie is hoping that I am making his favorite biscuits.  Sorry Wils, not this time.

I was making a Scandinavian almond cake.

I also made a vanilla buttermilk cake with a crunchy almond and coconut topping.

 

 Winnie takes her turn in the pantry.  The pantry has it's own A/C unit so it is very cool and the pups literally chill in there.

Though Willie knows how to let me know when he is ready to go for a walk.  I hope you have a good unofficial last day of Summer and have lots of yummy things to eat.