Weekends


My weekend was filled to the brim with:

-family visiting-sister, brother in law, and nephew
-desserts and desserts and more desserts*  **
-potato salad-yum!!
-swimming in a cool pool on a hot day
-reading and knitting
-shopping
-being sad that a private health food store is closing :(
-the above store gave information on where to shop for my favorite items :)
-thankfulness that my family came for the weekend
-saying goodbye this morning and then tackling the cleaning
-writing a big big big to-do list for myself-so many things swimming in my head needing to be documented
-feeling so accomplished just with my list!

How was your weekend?  Joining Amanda

*the above dessert is called a hummingbird cake that my sister made, it is gluten free and dairy free.  The bottom dessert is the betty crocker gluten free brownie mix made by me......guess which sister LOVES to bake???

** the recipe is found in this book Easy Gluten Free Baking


Comments

  1. Melanie RouthierJuly 1, 2012 at 5:00 PM

    Your weekends always sound so wonderful! And I just pinned a hummingbird cake a few days ago, I'd never heard of one before.

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  2. amanda {the habit of being}July 1, 2012 at 5:15 PM

    must look into the hummingbird cake - we're always looking to change up our repertoire.

    so glad you had the comfort of family this weekend, it's a true joy, isn't it?

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  3. UnknownJuly 1, 2012 at 5:25 PM

    The hummingbird cake sounds & looks yummy! I love weekends full of family & desserts :-)

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  4. Tracey ~ CloverJuly 1, 2012 at 6:16 PM

    I am always so envious when you talk about your sister [in a good way], I really miss mine. I'm the baker in our family, sadly neither of my sisters like to cook or bake. I wish we had a pool, I am ready to find a backhoe and start digging for one, gosh it's hot!

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  5. Kim July 1, 2012 at 6:59 PM

    The hummingbird cake looks so yummy!! And gluten free and dairy free, awesome, we can eat it!

    Sounds like a great weekend of family and fun! Enjoy the week ahead.

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  6. TannaJuly 1, 2012 at 9:36 PM

    A weekend filled with family and food is just the best!! I would enjoy either or BOTH desserts! ;) blessings ~ tanna

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  7. KristenJuly 1, 2012 at 10:38 PM

    Sounds like a wonderful time with your family! The week of the Fourth is always filled with lots of desserts for us, too. Sorry to hear about the store closing - always sad when a beloved place has to close it doors. Happy week ahead!

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  8. stephJuly 1, 2012 at 11:30 PM

    yumminess all around there!!! family time! food time!! can't go wrong!

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  9. Lori annJuly 2, 2012 at 12:59 AM

    sounds like a wonderful weekend karen, i love the sound of a hummingbird cake too. can you share the recipe?

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  10. UnknownJuly 2, 2012 at 7:16 AM

    I am the baker of the two sisters. Which is good as my sister loves to cook. Both desserts look delicious though. Sounds like a good weekend was had. And so glad you feel accomplished. I love a good list.

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  11. ~koJuly 2, 2012 at 7:21 AM

    What a fun weekend! And you put me in the mood to do a little baking :) Happy Monday to you!

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  12. AnonymousJuly 2, 2012 at 8:30 AM

    Both look really good. I haven't baked in a long time. I know the kids would love to help.
    Sounds like you had a very nice weekend with your family.

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  13. AngelaJuly 2, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    Sounds like you had an absolutely fabulous weekend! My head swims a lot too; good to know I am in such wonderful company!
    xo

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  14. fjord girlJuly 2, 2012 at 9:52 AM

    That is a lot of mouthwatering goodies- sounds like a most excellent weekend Karen!
    Swimming in a cool pool sounds wonderful- have fun with the fam!

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  15. Ren- Lady Of The ArtsJuly 2, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    sounds lovely- I usually feel very accomplished for having just written a list of things to do.

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  16. cpcableJuly 2, 2012 at 12:37 PM

    One yummy weekend! I love a good excuse to bake. Those hummingbird cakes are all of the Internet lately, aren't they. So glad to hear that it was enjoyed by all!

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  17. Baby By The SeaJuly 2, 2012 at 1:56 PM

    Do you have that recipe? I would love to make it for my oldest daughter.

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  18. MelissaJuly 3, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    YUM! Isn't it great to have family visiting?!?!

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  19. PaulaJuly 3, 2012 at 10:59 AM

    Sounds perfect! All of it. Take that list slowly now...and pace yourself ;) Happy 4th!

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  20. michelle gdJuly 3, 2012 at 7:31 PM

    what a full weekend. it all sounds so delicious...people and food ;)

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