My Mom and daughter just baked a hummingbird cake! My daughter had free rein to decorate it however she wanted.
This Southern classic features ripe bananas, crushed pineapple, pecans, and warm spices including cinnamon. Topped with homemade cream cheese frosting. So delicious! ๐๐๐ฐ
I wish you could smell this Shokupan right now โ itโs incredible. Itโs very late, so as it cools Iโm heading to bed. Wish I could slice into it tonight, but Iโll wait till morning to see those sunset swirls.
Strawberry sandos coming tomorrow. Love going to bed excited to wake up. ๐ ๐
@chatonnoir3301 Thank you. We see plenty of local Florida strawberries in winter and early spring, but in summer and off-season they switch to strawberries from California or other places. Our areas are very similar ๐๐
Good morning. Woke to this sunrise after a long night. My 77yo dad had surgery earlier this week, then complications last night. He wasnโt sure about ER, but I described his symptoms to Grok and Grok told me to take him to the ER. It was the right call. He was immediately admitted and is currently getting the care he needs. Grateful I was here and grateful for Grokโs guidance. Cherish every moment with your loved ones.
@MagicalKitch Thank you. Grok really helped me convince him to go. He wanted to wait a few hours but it would have been really bad if he did. Amazing technology.
I wish you could smell this Shokupan right now โ itโs incredible. Itโs very late, so as it cools Iโm heading to bed. Wish I could slice into it tonight, but Iโll wait till morning to see those sunset swirls.
Strawberry sandos coming tomorrow. Love going to bed excited to wake up. ๐ ๐
Iโm on the final step of my sunset Shokupan (Japanese milk bread)!
Watching tonightโs sunset inspired the colors of the dough. Reds, oranges, and golds swirling together for strawberry sandos tomorrow.
Heirloom kneading.
Firing up my momโs 1976 stand mixer โ her first wedding anniversary gift โ while my kids and nephews help me make fresh shokupan dough.
Three generations, one bowl. Soft Japanese milk bread sandos for the beachโฆ might even tint a few ocean colors. ๐๐
๐๐ Sunset strawberry sandos incoming!
This homemade butter is going to make the shokupan awesome โ rich, creamy, and perfect for those soft milk bread layers.
Updated the plan since the kids voted for strawberry sandos: weโre tinting the dough in beautiful sunset colors (reds, oranges, golds). Three generations mixing memories!
๐ฒ My daughter specifically requested Grandmaโs split pea soup this week.
First time my mom made it, I had to convince her to take one bite โ it doesnโt look very appetizing. Now she absolutely loves it and asks for it every visit.
Thatโs the magic of real homemade split pea soup: slow-cooked the traditional way with ham hock, carrots, onions, celery, and marjoram.
The house fills with deep, smoky aroma. One spoonful delivers rich, hearty flavor โ creamy peas, tender ham, and savory depth that warms you to the core. Who else loves split pea soup!?
Iโm on the final step of my sunset Shokupan (Japanese milk bread)!
Watching tonightโs sunset inspired the colors of the dough. Reds, oranges, and golds swirling together for strawberry sandos tomorrow.
Heirloom kneading.
Firing up my momโs 1976 stand mixer โ her first wedding anniversary gift โ while my kids and nephews help me make fresh shokupan dough.
Three generations, one bowl. Soft Japanese milk bread sandos for the beachโฆ might even tint a few ocean colors. ๐๐