Gentle Friends, we were out and about Saturday Thrifting, and overall it was a bust, but even with not quite the selection we're used to I did find a few treasures....
... from l to r - a box of sweet little handpainted glass ornaments and when I saw the Rosary box I thought that was all there was, then I popped it open and out fell a sterling Rosary, I bought this for Rico, then I found the Brown Bag shortbread pan, called "Norwegian Trees" for $4 - what a deal!!!
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One of my all time, and I mean all time favorite cookies is shortbread. I have loved Walkers for decades, but I've never tried to make shortbread. On Sunday afternoon after Mass, I thought, "I'm sure I can do this" and sure enough using the recipe on the web site.................. slam bam - in a pan - from start to finish - about 45 minutes later out of the oven popped.......
..... this delectable piece of pastry - I'll never buy shortbread again. I think I got scared and left it in a few minutes too long as it did brown a bit more than it should, but it is (was) oh so good!!! That large crack on the right is were I caught it on the pan when I turned it upside down....
...... while still warm I cut it into pieces and sprinkled a little sugar on top for sparkle.
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That's about it for today sports fans, thanks for stopping by, do stop again soon!!
Take care,
edgar
Great finds--I love shortbread and my friend makes the best!
ReplyDeleteOh that looks delicious!! You always manage to find some amazing things.
ReplyDeleteStunning little Christmas ornaments.
ReplyDeleteThe shortbread looks very tasty.
Shortbread is my favorite! I'm going to check out that recipe!!
ReplyDeleteI'll be right over for the shortbread. Big fan!
ReplyDeleteGreat finds, those ornaments are very cute. I have never tried making shortbread but now seeing yours I think I should try.
ReplyDeletethose shortbread do look really good!
ReplyDeleteI am married to a Scot and haven't found a recipe that comes close to Walkers, but I will try this one. Looks delicious.
ReplyDeleteLove that pan. That is a huge score.
Fantastic finds! I love the glass ornaments. And the shortbread -- wow! Looks so yummy!
ReplyDeleteIt doesn't look like a bust. How well do you think the shortbread will ship? I can give you my mailing address. LOL! I love that you always include the link to the recipes that you use. I've bookmarked the Brown Bag site.....loved it. Too bad they don't sell retail, now to find a store that sells them. Thanks for sharing a little part of your life with us.
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Oh, Edgar—this post is divine! I love all your finds, and what gorgeous shortbread!!! I love it all ways—direct from the mold and served with style on beautiful silver. :D I bought a child's plate and bowl set in silver a few months ago and could really use your polishing tips. I don't want to over-do and obliterate the definition of the figures. (It is "Old Mother Hubbard"and alphabet with lots of dogs and animals. I've been meaning to send you a pic with the question.
ReplyDeleteP.S. The ornaments and rosary are also just tops!!! Super!
Mmmm, that shortbread looks delicious. What a great pan! Those ornaments are very pretty.
ReplyDeleteI would say you did very well with the thrifting!I ,too, love shortbread. My market sells a wonderful one with chocolate chips. I just might try making my own.
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely finds even during a sparse hunt... Beautiful short bread; I can just feel it melting on my tongue. I may have to try that recipe myself. :)
ReplyDeleteAs always, love your finds!
ReplyDeleteFor some reason, I was not able to locate the shortbread recipe on Walker's site - could you provide the link? I would really like to try
this recipe! thanks....
What great finds! Love that shortbread pan! I had to laugh because yesterday I bought a Nordic Ware shortbread pan at Target! John loves shortbread & I thought I'd give making it a try. What recipe did you use? I know you said you got it from "the web site," but what web site?
ReplyDeleteOh your shortbread looks so good Edgar...oh it looks so very delicious. What recipe did you use...I would love to have this recipe.
ReplyDeleteyour goodies that you bought at the thrift place looks so very nice. I love the Ornaments.
Happy Stitching
Linda K, Railroad
I think maybe the shortbread pan is a better find than you realize. A "gift" that keeps on giving. "this delectable piece of pastry - I'll never buy shortbread again. "
ReplyDeleteI have several cookie molds I've never used. Your post gave me just the motivation I needed and will give them a try soon! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteYou found some treasures! Especially the shortbread pan, we have one with a different design and we use it to make yummy shortbread all the time, my favorite uses the regular recipe and then John adds 1 cup of milk chocolate chips. It's wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the fun post, Edgar.
Lancy
What great finds! The shortbread looks so good! I've never made it either. The pan is so pretty for it.
ReplyDeleteI have trouble getting mine out of the pan, so I usually use the cookie press. Any secrets to share? That WAS a great deal on the BB!
ReplyDeleteI love those puffy little ornaments! My grandma used to have those on her tree!
ReplyDeleteI like using the Trisha Yearwood shortbread recipe. Sometimes I add cinnamon to it! Here is the recipe:
1 cup self rising flour
1 stick softened butter
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
Mix all in the mixer until combined then press into pan. Bake at 350 for about 20-25 minutes.
I miss our Saturdays of going to estate sales and thrift stores so much. not the same with my sisters as it was with my best friend and brother from another mother. miss you
ReplyDeleteGreat finds - I love the Christmas ornaments. You really got a good eye for all these wonderful things.
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Germany
I love shortbread, the flavour depends on how good your butter is so buy the best you can. x
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