Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party #252

Welcome to another fun Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party!

Please share your recipes, crafts and DIY projects with our friends!

Before we get started let’s say, “Congratulations” to last week’s winners!

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You can find the links to our Host Favorite Picks here at Daily Dish Magazine!

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Father’s Day Gardening Gift Ideas


Father’s Day for the gardening Dad, husband, brother, son or Grandfather is often overlooked. Instead of another tie, try gearing your gift towards his special interests.

Is his pride and joy the lawn? Maybe he could use an aerator or seed spreader. Consider having the mower tuned up and blades sharpened. What kind of shape is that old rake in nowadays? Could the handle use sanding? How about paint? If there’s a bare spot or insect trouble, maybe a good book on lawn care or better yet, call your county’s extension office for advice.
Does Dad get the job of pruning? Maybe a long handled lopper is in order. This is easier on his back and can avoid some ladder climbing.

Is your gardener into construction? A good book or web search can provide plans for raised beds, arbors, trellises, gates, fencing, potting tables or sheds.

Accent lighting can show off all the hard work he put into the garden or landscape. Some choices for lighting include ground lights for paths, beds or steps. Individual spotlights can showcase prized trees or shrubs. Solar powered lanterns offer a soft illumination at night and add charm to an existing garden.

There are many garden gadgets on the market to help make garden chores easier. Old standbys like tilling devices, edgers, and compost turners are popular. For the more adventurous Dad, there are now weeders that use high power water and even portable mini flame-throwers!

Birdbaths and birdfeeders are a nice addition to the garden. Be sure to include a book on bird identification for hours of enjoyment.

Don’t forget Dad’s office or study. Pick a plant suitable to the lighting, humidity and temperature of the room. Easy care plants like a palm, philodendron, snake plant or a cactus would be suitable in most indoor spaces. Tabletop fountains can be a relaxing addition to a stressful workplace.
Whether you choose a new pair of work gloves or a new mower, doesn’t matter. Acknowledging the gardening man in your life will be greatly appreciated.

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Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party #251

Welcome to another fun Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party!

Please share your recipes, crafts and DIY projects with our friends!

Before we get started let’s say, “Congratulations” to last week’s winners!

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You can find the links to our Host Favorite Picks here at Daily Dish Magazine!
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Almond Pear Bread #BreadBakers

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Almond Pear Bread bakes ripe red pears into an almond quick bread. Delicious for breakfast, brunch or late night snack.

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Welcome to another fun addition of Bread Bakers!
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I’m so happy to be hosting June #BreadBakers ! This month we’re showing off our best breads made with nut meal and nut flours. Nut flour in its purest form is simply finely ground nuts like almonds and hazelnuts.
I replace between 1/4 and 1/3 of the flour with nut meal when baking.

The nuts add moisture, oils, nutrition and texture. Although peanuts aren’t actually “nuts” but legumes, powdered peanuts bring the same great additions to the mix!

Almond Pear Bread

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Yield: 12 pieces

Serving Size: 1 each

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup maple sugar
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons shortening
  • 1 Tablespoon honey
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract (I used Nielsen-Massey almond extract)
  • 2 1/4 cups flour
  • 3/4 cup almond flour (I used Bob's Red Mill)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 cup peeled and diced pears (about 1 medium-sized pear)

Instructions

  • Cream together sugars and shortening.
  • Add honey, egg and almond extract.
  • Mix together flour, almond flour, cinnamon and baking powder. Alternate adding dry ingredients with buttermilk.
  • Stir in pears.
  • Pour into well-greased loaf pan. Bake at 350 for 50 to 60 minutes until inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool 30 minutes in pan. Remove loaf and cool completely on rack before slicing.
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Food for Thought… Which fresh fruit and nut combo appeals most to you for bread? Does your recipe include chopped or whole nuts too? I’d love to hear your thoughts in a comment below.

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#BreadBakers is a group of bread loving bakers who get together once a month to bake bread with a common ingredient or theme. Follow our Pinterest board right here. Links are also updated each month on this home page.

We take turns hosting each month and choosing the theme/ingredient.

If you are a food blogger and would like to join us, just send Stacy an email with your blog URL to foodlustpeoplelove@gmail.com.

Enjoy all these delicious nutty takes on nut bread from the Bread Bakers group!

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