Do your children look forward to having that dessert after dinner? How about your husband and yourself for that matter? Making those homemade goodies takes time, something you may be short on in your daily life.
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.
Holiday time is such a busy time in our lives. Between the shopping and decorating, there isn't much time left to do baking. Starting now with one or two treats a week, gets your freezer full and your family excited.
If you love to bake, plan on making that very special dessert when you need it. Pre-baking is best when you use easy recipes that freeze well. Pies are great for this. Layer cakes are also very easy since you can bake them and freeze them before frosting. They stay moist and will hold up for a month or more. Be sure to wrap your treats tightly in foil and if you want, store them in a zipper bag for added protection.
Muffins and breads are another great thing to bake prior to the holiday season. Although, these can be baked year round for those mornings when you are rushed and have to eat something. You can make healthy muffins loaded with fiber that your family will love and they are so easy to serve your house guests. Doing breads, like banana, apple cinnamon, walnut, etc. are nice to have in the freezer for a quick finish to a luncheon.
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.
Preparing ahead of time helps with your stress level during the busy time around the holidays. But remember, doing baking like this all year long will simplify your life and make your family extremely happy campers. Happy Baking!!! - 32190
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.
Holiday time is such a busy time in our lives. Between the shopping and decorating, there isn't much time left to do baking. Starting now with one or two treats a week, gets your freezer full and your family excited.
If you love to bake, plan on making that very special dessert when you need it. Pre-baking is best when you use easy recipes that freeze well. Pies are great for this. Layer cakes are also very easy since you can bake them and freeze them before frosting. They stay moist and will hold up for a month or more. Be sure to wrap your treats tightly in foil and if you want, store them in a zipper bag for added protection.
Muffins and breads are another great thing to bake prior to the holiday season. Although, these can be baked year round for those mornings when you are rushed and have to eat something. You can make healthy muffins loaded with fiber that your family will love and they are so easy to serve your house guests. Doing breads, like banana, apple cinnamon, walnut, etc. are nice to have in the freezer for a quick finish to a luncheon.
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.
Preparing ahead of time helps with your stress level during the busy time around the holidays. But remember, doing baking like this all year long will simplify your life and make your family extremely happy campers. Happy Baking!!! - 32190
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