Homesteading: A Woman's Journey

Mini Baking Spree

Today was a mini baking spree.  I have been baking loaves of bread to sell to neighbors and others in our area.  Last night, a couple stopped by to place an order for 8 loaves of bread to be picked up today.  With the bread I already had planned to bake today, that made a total of 12 loaves!

I spent the day baking in between tending our kids, cleaning the kitchen & doing abit of laundry.  The house smelled wonderful with the scent of bread baking in the oven.  I managed to get everything finished that I had hoped to.

The couple who bought the 8 loaves asked me tonight about making snack sized fruit pies.  I make them from time to time for our family but have not considered making them to sell.  It seems that the man's co-workers would enjoy them as they snack often at work.  Tonight, I am going to figure up my costs in making the fruit pies. They are very easy to make, so wouldn't be difficult.  In fact, the most difficult part that I would have is in keeping everyone out of the cooling pies until I have enough made to fill an order. 

Joe has always loved my cooking, but it never fails to amaze me that I am able to sell so much baked goods.  What a blessing to be able to do this and earn alittle extra while still being able to be home with my family.  I am so grateful for having a Grandmother who taught me the enjoyment in baking & cooking.  Her attitude and abilities were an inspiration to me when I was growing up.  I am so blessed to be able to take skills that she helped teach me and use it to help provide for my family.

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06:34, Thursday, May 29, 2008 .. Posted by Isabella

I am happy that you get to start a "business". God Bless. I

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07:09, Thursday, May 29, 2008 .. Posted by gabbie427

How wonderful to be making a few bucks from
something you love!

God's Blessings,
Amy Jo