Back in July the county we live in had a group of citizens come together and started a farmer's market here in the county. So, a few weeks ago, Haley pushed me to bake a bunch of bread and sell it at the market.

A couple days before the market I put together enough dough to make 9 loaves of bread.

 Here it is all risen after sitting in the refrigerator.

 All shaped and on the second rise.

 All baked and cooling.

 I also made dinner rolls.

 And my famous pretzels.

I also brought 6 dozen eggs and 4 spaghetti squash. When all was said and done we made $80!!  It took an entire day of work, Haley had fun and it felt good to be part of the community.  Haven't done it since, but... I'm thinking we may have to this week.

Am I Brave Enough?

As I've mentioned in prior posts I try to eat (and cook) only "real" food.  But, sometimes it takes work and courage. Yes, courage!

Saw this recipe: Homemade Junior Mints and thought, "eww what's that all about?"   Here they are:

But to truly make them "real food" I would also need to find the courage to make my own Homemade Chocolate Chips!  Oh my! Not sure I'm up for such a challenge.  

Then I'm stuck thinking, "if I bake cookies again, how can I without making my own chocolate chips?". Ugh! 

Okay,  if I'm going to do this maybe mounds/almond joy recipe is the way to go, my family would enjoy those more than the mint!  

If I find the courage I'll be sure to post, but until then....  my mouth will water at the pictures and I'll just sit in awe at those who have the courage and do it.