#TeamPumpkinSpice – TheBookishSock

Old-Fashioned Pumpkin Spice Bread

INGREDIENTS:1 3/4 Cups All-Purpose Flour, fluffed then spooned into the measuring cups2 Teaspoons Baking Powder1/4 Teaspoon Baking Soda1/4 Teaspoon Salt, fine ground (like kosher, if sea salt run it through a spice/coffee mill)1 1/4 Teaspoons Vietnamese Cinnamon, finely ground1/4 Teaspoon Cardamom, finely ground1/4 Teaspoon Clove, finely ground1/4 Teaspoon Allspice, finely ground1/3 Cup Shortening2/3 Cup Sugar2Continue reading “Old-Fashioned Pumpkin Spice Bread”

My Autumn Essentials Readathon TBR | Video Edition

If you’ve already read these 3 other blog posts, you probably won’t be interested to see it in video format? But, just in case you are — here’s the video! My Team Pumpkin Spice TBR My Team Cozy Sweater TBR My Team Boxed Wine TBR

My Autumn Essentials Readathon TBR | Team Pumpkin Spice Edition

Team Pumpkin Spice Top 3 Squares, from Left to Right Pumpkin Spice (like the spice mix, this need not contain actual pumpkin) - Read a book that warms you heart. Jack-O-Lantern (a most classic halloween decoration) - Read a classic middle grade or YA book. Comfort Food (to be shared with those you love and possibly scarfed down in one sitting) - Read a book or share a recipe that brings you comfort. Middle 3 Squares, from Left to Right Folk Tale/Music (a story passed down for generations) - Read a book featuring folk tales or read while listening to folk music. Wild Card - Anything goes! Crisp Air (the seasons are changing) - Read a book outside your typical comfort zone. Bottom 3 Squares, from Left to Right Stay Warm (a beverage to stave off a/the cold) - Read a book featuring a beverage or make a toasty drink. Pumpkins (a fun fall symbol) - Read a book featuring a pumpkin on the cover or in the text. Quick Bread (life's too short to wait for sweet treats) - Read a short book or have some pumpkin spice cake while reading

If you haven’t already seen my video or web page about it, I’ve co-created a readathon with the help of several people this year! If you don’t know what I’m talking about click this link: https://victoriarmendes.wordpress.com/autumn-essentials-readathon/ Since I made the video to go with that announcement my health has been lackluster to say the leastContinue reading “My Autumn Essentials Readathon TBR | Team Pumpkin Spice Edition”