Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Bake While You Can

By Marion Wilkinson

What family doesn't like to have a great homemade dessert after dinner, none that I know. If the thought of making homemade baked goods gives you the chills, with a little planning, you can warm right up. Your family will thank you.

Don't you just love the smell of pies or cakes baking in the oven. The scent fills the air and the house with that aroma only fresh baked goods can achieve. Wouldn't you love to have homemade treats already made when unexpected guests arrive? With a little pre-planning you can.

With the winter months coming, there will be planned and unplanned visitors coming to your home for the holidays. Now is the time to start preparing for these events. Find recipes that freeze well and take a weekend to do your baking.

It is best to stick with recipes that aren't too involved if you are making them ahead of time. Making those cheesecakes that everyone loves is a very time consuming process but well worth the effort. Pick out your favorite cheesecake recipe and make one or two and freeze them. Be sure to store them tightly wrapped in foil. I take it one step further and put my cakes in an extra large zipper bag before I freeze them.

Individual servings of muffins in cupcake tins make an easy breakfast. You can make these a healthy option for your family and house guests by adding great ingredients like oatmeal for fiber and fruits like bananas. Making loaves of breads from these recipes is another great way for your guests to start their day. Make up a tray of assorted breads and your guests will come back next year.

Be sure to start watching the supermarket ads for sales on your baking supplies. Spreading the cost out over a few weeks really helps with your grocery budget. Look for coupons in magazines and online to help defray the costs. A lot of stores will offer specials around this time of the year, just keep an eye out for them.

Making your life simpler around the holidays or just about any time of the year is what it's all about. Your family will love the taste of these homemade treats and you'll feel satisfied knowing that you made them yourself. Have fun baking!

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