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Dairy-Free Pumpkin Pie

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Dairy-Free Pumpkin Pie
Preheat oven 425° F
Ingredients:

2/3 cup organic white sugar, or raw brown sugar
3 tablespoons tapioca flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 – 15 oz can pumpkin puree
1/2 cup almond milk
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 – 9” pie crust

FOR FILLING:

MIX sugar, tapioca flour, cinnamon, ginger and cloves in large bowl.  Stir in pumpkin, 1/2 cup almond milk, water and vanilla extract until combined.

POUR into unbaked pie crust.

BAKE in preheated 425° F oven for 15 minutes.

Reduce temperature to 350° F; Bake an additional 35 to 45 minutes until center is set. Cool on wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

Quick Cinnamon Bread (egg-free)

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Quick Cinnamon Bread (egg-free)
Makes: 1 oiled loaf pan
Preheat oven 350 F

Ingredients:
½ cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 Flax Egg = 1 Tablespoon ground flax seed soaked in 2 Tbl water
1 cup buttermilk,
2 cups flour [ white or whole wheat]
1 teaspoon baking soda

Note: You can make a quick homemade buttermilk by adding 1Tablespoon vinegar, or lemon juice to one cup of milk, then letting it sit a bit to curdle.

Cinnamon mixture:
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions:
Make “flax” egg:  Add 1Tablespoon ground flax  to 2 Tablespoons water, let it sit for 5 minutes.

Make Cinnamon Mixture: In a small dish combine 2 teaspoons Cinnamon with 1/3 cup sugar.

In a mixing bowl: Combine 2 cups flour with 1 teaspoon baking soda.
In a separate bowl, cream together ½ cup butter, 1 cup sugar, and flax egg mixture.
Slowly add flour mixture to creamed mixture, alternating with buttermilk.  Stir only until blended, do not over mix.

Method:
Place half the batter into your oiled loaf pan.
Sprinkle 3/4 of the cinnamon/sugar mixture on this first layer of batter.
Add the remaining batter to the loaf pan, and then top with remaining cinnamon sugar.
Swirl cinnamon throughout the dough by inserting a table knife into the batter, then twisting and turning the knife throughout the batter.

Bake 350F for 45-50 min,

Test bread with a clean toothpick.
When the toothpick it comes out of the batter clean, it’s done.
Cool before removing from pan.

ENJOY!

2018 Holiday Party

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A good time was had by all yesterday  at Ashland Garden Club’s annual holiday party.

A big thanks goes to the Rum Tum School of Music’s ukulele group ‘SOUP Sensations’ for their rousing sing-a-long entertainment.

In addition, all wreaths were sold making this a successful fundraising event, too!

Green Wreath Care

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20171204_112315.jpgWatering a green wreath depends on where it’s displayed, if it’s outside in a cool climate then no watering is required, but if it’s outside in a warmer climate, or display indoors, then watering is required.

The wreath industry recommends upon receiving your green wreath, you place it in a couple of inches of water for at least an hour to give it an initial drink.  Then once it’s displayed, you spray the wreath with water every few days, and watch for dryness.

Outdoor:  Keep your wreath out of direct sunlight and away from any heat source.  If kept out of the sun, a wreath should last a month, often longer in cold climates.

 Indoor:   If you’re having a party and want your wreath on display for the party, it’s best to wait until the last minute to bring it inside, and then take it outside as soon as the party is over.  If, however, you are keeping your wreath indoors for the holiday, soak in water at least an hour, as stated about, spritz it frequently and watch for dryness. A green wreath left indoors only last 2 weeks and be aware that green wreaths kept indoors dry out quickly, and are a fire hazard!

Garland Day 2018

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Ten members arrived early at the community center to create holiday garlands for the Ashland Community Center and Pioneer Hall.  There were many scheduling challenges this year, but against all odds these garden club members got tall the garland made and installed on time!