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Daily Grind Bakes

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At Daily Grind Bakes, every treat is a joyful pause in your busy day--

handcrafted with nourishing ingredients and whole lot of heart.

From my cottage kitchen to your hands, these bakes are made to comfort, uplift and fuel your busy routine.

Pick-up Hours:

11 AM-8 PM Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

11 AM-5 PM Sunday

Joyful, Nourishing Treats. Thoughtfully Baked for Busy Days.

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🙌 Yes to both!! Scone for breakfast, with coffee or tea. Brownie for a mid-day pick-me-up!

🙌 Yes to both!! Scone for breakfast, with coffee or tea. Brownie for a mid-day pick-me-up!

My parents (in their mid seventies, mind you) are the most supportive, loving people on the planet. I am convinced! My kitchen walls and hallway needed some fresh paint. They helped me from 9 AM-6:30 PM, and live about an hour away. This is just one of the many “selfless” acts they do, every day! I love ❤️you, and am so proud of you, Mom and Dad!! 😁

My parents (in their mid seventies, mind you) are the most supportive, loving people on the planet. I am convinced! My kitchen walls and hallway needed some fresh paint. They helped me from 9 AM-6:30 PM, and live about an hour away. This is just one of the many “selfless” acts they do, every day! I love ❤️you, and am so proud of you, Mom and Dad!! 😁

I’m not a cake pro, but I’d go to the ends of the earth to make sure my daughter knows how much her momma loves her! Funfetti was always one of her favorites, and that’s what she asked for. Happy 24th Birthday, my love 😍!

I’m not a cake pro, but I’d go to the ends of the earth to make sure my daughter knows how much her momma loves her! Funfetti was always one of her favorites, and that’s what she asked for. Happy 24th Birthday, my love 😍!

When you think your big NY-style bakery cookie comes out a little too brown, don’t just throw it away. Fold it in half to see what is on the inside. These cookies were delicious, even though the tops got a little more browning than desired. Keep on baking😁!!

When you think your big NY-style bakery cookie comes out a little too brown, don’t just throw it away. Fold it in half to see what is on the inside. These cookies were delicious, even though the tops got a little more browning than desired. Keep on baking😁!!

Made up a new cookie favorite, today… it did not disappoint!!

Made up a new cookie favorite, today… it did not disappoint!!

Never made pie crust that I could be happy about…until now! Decided to make a Pumpkin Chiffon Pie, this year. The filling tasted amazing!! Can’t wait to try it with my homemade pie crust (thanks to Martha Stewart’s Perfect Pie Crust)!

Never made pie crust that I could be happy about…until now! Decided to make a Pumpkin Chiffon Pie, this year. The filling tasted amazing!! Can’t wait to try it with my homemade pie crust (thanks to Martha Stewart’s Perfect Pie Crust)!

My amazing daughter is an adult and loves her Funfetti! I love ❤️ her, made a plan to spend time with her (as busy as she is!!!). Can’t wait to surprise her with these homemade Funfetti cupcakes, with homemade marshmallow fluff—turned into a stable frosting. Then, topped off with even more sprinkles. 🧑‍🍳🥰😁🥳

My amazing daughter is an adult and loves her Funfetti! I love ❤️ her, made a plan to spend time with her (as busy as she is!!!). Can’t wait to surprise her with these homemade Funfetti cupcakes, with homemade marshmallow fluff—turned into a stable frosting. Then, topped off with even more sprinkles. 🧑‍🍳🥰😁🥳

A bit of tartness, a hint of sweet, with fluffy, biscuity inside and soft, but crisp outer shell. It’s a perfect addition to your fall afternoon. Grab a cup of tea, coffee, or your matcha latte, to pair with it.

A bit of tartness, a hint of sweet, with fluffy, biscuity inside and soft, but crisp outer shell. It’s a perfect addition to your fall afternoon. Grab a cup of tea, coffee, or your matcha latte, to pair with it.

My version of a Levain Bakery Copycat Chocolate Chip Cookie. These turned out amazing and my house smells so yummy, right now!!🧑‍🍳🥰😋

My version of a Levain Bakery Copycat Chocolate Chip Cookie. These turned out amazing and my house smells so yummy, right now!!🧑‍🍳🥰😋

After wanting a Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer for a few decades, I finally got myself a “Gorgeous” Red refurbished Kitchen Aid Pro 600. Where has this glorious machine been all my life! 😍

After wanting a Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer for a few decades, I finally got myself a “Gorgeous” Red refurbished Kitchen Aid Pro 600. Where has this glorious machine been all my life! 😍

Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs:

- [ ] 6-Chicken Thighs
- [ ] 2-Large Chicken Breasts (cut into 6 -pieces)
- [ ] 1/2 cup 100% Pure Florida Raw & Unfiltered Honey
- [ ] 1/2 cup Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce
- [ ] 4-Tsp. Minced Garlic
- [ ] 1-1/2 Tsp. Ground Ginger
- [ ] 1-Tsp. Black Pepper
- [ ] Organic Herbes de Province (optional)
- [ ] Organic Italian Seasoning ( optional)
- [ ] 1/2 of a med. Red Onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- [ ] 1-Red Bell Pepper, thinly sliced (optional)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mix all ingredients (besides the chicken), together, in a medium bowl. Place Chicken in a Greased Glass Pan, alternating Chicken Breasts with Thighs. Add Onion and Pepper slices (optional). Pour prepared sauce over entire contents and mix around with tongs, together cover chicken. Bake for 40-mins.; flipping chicken with tongs, halfway through cook time.

Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs:

- [ ] 6-Chicken Thighs
- [ ] 2-Large Chicken Breasts (cut into 6 -pieces)
- [ ] 1/2 cup 100% Pure Florida Raw & Unfiltered Honey
- [ ] 1/2 cup Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce
- [ ] 4-Tsp. Minced Garlic
- [ ] 1-1/2 Tsp. Ground Ginger
- [ ] 1-Tsp. Black Pepper
- [ ] Organic Herbes de Province (optional)
- [ ] Organic Italian Seasoning ( optional)
- [ ] 1/2 of a med. Red Onion, thinly sliced (optional)
- [ ] 1-Red Bell Pepper, thinly sliced (optional)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Mix all ingredients (besides the chicken), together, in a medium bowl. Place Chicken in a Greased Glass Pan, alternating Chicken Breasts with Thighs. Add Onion and Pepper slices (optional). Pour prepared sauce over entire contents and mix around with tongs, together cover chicken. Bake for 40-mins.; flipping chicken with tongs, halfway through cook time.

Zesty (Lemony) Buttermilk Blueberry 🫐 Scones, with Brown Sugar Crumble and Vanilla Bean Icing. Fluffy Cake-like Inside, Crunchy Exterior (like a scone should be!), with balanced flavors. The perfect addition to some Mushroom Coffee.

Zesty (Lemony) Buttermilk Blueberry 🫐 Scones, with Brown Sugar Crumble and Vanilla Bean Icing. Fluffy Cake-like Inside, Crunchy Exterior (like a scone should be!), with balanced flavors. The perfect addition to some Mushroom Coffee.

These Vanilla Bean Scones are so delicious!😋

These Vanilla Bean Scones are so delicious!😋

Chocolate cake, made into cupcakes, w/ Chocolate La Crème Miracle (frosting). Yummy 😋!

Chocolate cake, made into cupcakes, w/ Chocolate La Crème Miracle (frosting). Yummy 😋!

Take a large baking potato, cut in half. Spray w/ Olive Oil. Season. Bake cut side down, on Parchment Paper-lined Sheet Pan; 410 degrees for 30-mins. Remove from oven, carefully, and turn potato halves over, w/ tongs. Use two forks; one to hold potato in place, the other to fluff the potato insides. Add a modest amount of butter, Canadian bacon but into small pieces and shredded cheese blend. Top with a light sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Back into the oven for 5-10 mins on 350-degrees; or, until cheese is melted. Remove from oven, plate it, add sour cream. Also, add Tajin seasoning (if desired). Delicious, and super filling.

Take a large baking potato, cut in half. Spray w/ Olive Oil. Season. Bake cut side down, on Parchment Paper-lined Sheet Pan; 410 degrees for 30-mins. Remove from oven, carefully, and turn potato halves over, w/ tongs. Use two forks; one to hold potato in place, the other to fluff the potato insides. Add a modest amount of butter, Canadian bacon but into small pieces and shredded cheese blend. Top with a light sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Back into the oven for 5-10 mins on 350-degrees; or, until cheese is melted. Remove from oven, plate it, add sour cream. Also, add Tajin seasoning (if desired). Delicious, and super filling.

Sourdough Discard Double Chocolate Muffins

INGREDIENTS:

- [ ] 1-cup Org. Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- [ ] 1-cup Org. Cassava Flour
- [ ] 1/4-cup Domino Golden Sugar (less-processed)
- [ ] 1/2-cup Allulose/Monk Fruit Blend Sugar Substitute
- [ ] 1-Tbsp. Org. Inulin (Chicory Root) Powder
- [ ] 1/3-cup Sourdough Discard (unfed is fine)
- [ ] 2-Tsp. Org. Pure Madagascar Vanilla Extract
- [ ] 2-Pasture-Raised Brown Eggs (room-temp.)
- [ ] 1/3-cup CountryCrock Homestyle Dairy-Free Heavy Whipping Cream (or Whole Milk, is fine)
- [ ] 1/2-cup 100% Pure Avacado Oil
- [ ] 1/2-cup Ghiradelli 100% Cocoa Dutch-Process
- [ ] 3/4-cup Daisy Light Sour Cream
- [ ] 1-Tsp Baking Soda
- [ ] 1/2-Tsp Double-Acting Baking Powder
- [ ] 1/2-Tsp Himalayan Pink Salt
- [ ] 1-1/2 cups Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels

INSTRUCTIONS:

- [ ] Mix wet ingredients in large bowl. Add dry ingredients, and continue to mix. Then, use Hand-Mixer to ensure all ingredients are blended together, nicely.

- [ ] Use a large cookie scoop or a large spoon to fill Silicone Muffin Cups, in a 12-cup Muffin Tin. Fill them to the top!
(I had enough batter to make 15 Muffins; so I got out a 6-muffin tin, filled 3 muffin liners and put a little water in the 3 remaining empty spots.

- [ ] Bake on 425 for 5-mins., only.
- [ ] Then, turn oven to 350 and bake for 12-15 mins. (Mine took 12-mins.)

Sourdough Discard Double Chocolate Muffins

INGREDIENTS:

- [ ] 1-cup Org. Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
- [ ] 1-cup Org. Cassava Flour
- [ ] 1/4-cup Domino Golden Sugar (less-processed)
- [ ] 1/2-cup Allulose/Monk Fruit Blend Sugar Substitute
- [ ] 1-Tbsp. Org. Inulin (Chicory Root) Powder
- [ ] 1/3-cup Sourdough Discard (unfed is fine)
- [ ] 2-Tsp. Org. Pure Madagascar Vanilla Extract
- [ ] 2-Pasture-Raised Brown Eggs (room-temp.)
- [ ] 1/3-cup CountryCrock Homestyle Dairy-Free Heavy Whipping Cream (or Whole Milk, is fine)
- [ ] 1/2-cup 100% Pure Avacado Oil
- [ ] 1/2-cup Ghiradelli 100% Cocoa Dutch-Process
- [ ] 3/4-cup Daisy Light Sour Cream
- [ ] 1-Tsp Baking Soda
- [ ] 1/2-Tsp Double-Acting Baking Powder
- [ ] 1/2-Tsp Himalayan Pink Salt
- [ ] 1-1/2 cups Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels

INSTRUCTIONS:

- [ ] Mix wet ingredients in large bowl. Add dry ingredients, and continue to mix. Then, use Hand-Mixer to ensure all ingredients are blended together, nicely.

- [ ] Use a large cookie scoop or a large spoon to fill Silicone Muffin Cups, in a 12-cup Muffin Tin. Fill them to the top!
(I had enough batter to make 15 Muffins; so I got out a 6-muffin tin, filled 3 muffin liners and put a little water in the 3 remaining empty spots.

- [ ] Bake on 425 for 5-mins., only.
- [ ] Then, turn oven to 350 and bake for 12-15 mins. (Mine took 12-mins.)

Want dinner to be easy, nutritious and satisfying?! Pan-sear and seasoned fish, leftover cooked white rice (stored in fridge, to reduce starchiness), and Airfry frozen veggies, sprayed with olive oil or avacado oil, on a parchment-lined airfryer basket. Yum!😋

Want dinner to be easy, nutritious and satisfying?! Pan-sear and seasoned fish, leftover cooked white rice (stored in fridge, to reduce starchiness), and Airfry frozen veggies, sprayed with olive oil or avacado oil, on a parchment-lined airfryer basket. Yum!😋

2 different cakes…one special birthday sis!

S’mores Cake (from box to special), and Chocolate Cake w/ Swiss Buttercream Frosting (from scratch, w/ 🫶🏼).

2 different cakes…one special birthday sis!

S’mores Cake (from box to special), and Chocolate Cake w/ Swiss Buttercream Frosting (from scratch, w/ 🫶🏼).

Can’t get enough of Pumpkin Pie! Marie Callander’s Frozen Pie Crust, 100% Pure Pumpkin Puree, Evaporated Milk, 2 Pasture-Raised Eggs, Allulose and Monk Fruit Sugar Substitute, 1/4 cup of Domino Golden Sugar (less-processed), Himalayan Salt, Organic Pumkin Pie Spice, Org. Ceylon Cinnamon, Org. Cardamom, Cloves, Allspice, Ginger. Easy and Yummy!😋

Can’t get enough of Pumpkin Pie! Marie Callander’s Frozen Pie Crust, 100% Pure Pumpkin Puree, Evaporated Milk, 2 Pasture-Raised Eggs, Allulose and Monk Fruit Sugar Substitute, 1/4 cup of Domino Golden Sugar (less-processed), Himalayan Salt, Organic Pumkin Pie Spice, Org. Ceylon Cinnamon, Org. Cardamom, Cloves, Allspice, Ginger. Easy and Yummy!😋

I found myself craving some “Cheezy, Bad-for-You” snack. I decided to make myself up a Healthier Snack Basket! All snacks were reasonably priced, at Walmart.

I found myself craving some “Cheezy, Bad-for-You” snack. I decided to make myself up a Healthier Snack Basket! All snacks were reasonably priced, at Walmart.

Happy Friday!😆😁

Happy Friday!😆😁

Lacking in Cake Decorating Skills??!!Sometimes, simplistic removable flowers do the trick!

Lacking in Cake Decorating Skills??!!Sometimes, simplistic removable flowers do the trick!

On a Walmart budget?! Need something quick and healthy to prepare for lunch or dinner?! Raw Argentina Shrimp (Tossed in Olive Oil and Seasoned); then Air-fried. Frozen Brussel Sprouts (Tossed in Olive Oil and Seasoned); then Air-fried. Plant-Based Boxed Mac and Cheese; follow instructions on the box. Delicious!😋

On a Walmart budget?! Need something quick and healthy to prepare for lunch or dinner?! Raw Argentina Shrimp (Tossed in Olive Oil and Seasoned); then Air-fried. Frozen Brussel Sprouts (Tossed in Olive Oil and Seasoned); then Air-fried. Plant-Based Boxed Mac and Cheese; follow instructions on the box. Delicious!😋

Sick of the Daily Grind??!!
Women 40+, Overwhelmed, Feeling Old, Irrelevant, Tired, Bored...Me too!! Let's end those yucky feelings, today.

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Ready to make a change, w/ baby steps? Small Steps for Big Change!

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Sick of the Daily Grind??!!
Women 40+, Overwhelmed, Feeling Old, Irrelevant, Tired, Bored...Me too!! Let's end those yucky feelings, today.

Image the freedom, of:
❤️Living with Less-Stress.
🔥No more $$ Troubles.
❤️Time for things that matter.
❤️Doing what you love to do.

Ready to make a change, w/ baby steps? Small Steps for Big Change!

Folllow me
@leslie.dailygrind

Then...Click on the link in my bio, for the "how-to"!!

Take a classic recipe…make it better!
It called for 3/4 cup sugar; I used 1/2 cup of Golden Sugar and substituted 1/4 cup of Organic Inulin Powder (to lessen the sugar, and add something gut-friendly, without affecting the taste). I used Reduced Sugar Vanilla Almond Milk, for the Milk it called for, in the Recipe. Also, swapped Canola Oil for Vegetable and Himalayan Salt for the Salt it called for, in the recipe. Small Steps, every day, for a healthier, happier you!

Take a classic recipe…make it better!
It called for 3/4 cup sugar; I used 1/2 cup of Golden Sugar and substituted 1/4 cup of Organic Inulin Powder (to lessen the sugar, and add something gut-friendly, without affecting the taste). I used Reduced Sugar Vanilla Almond Milk, for the Milk it called for, in the Recipe. Also, swapped Canola Oil for Vegetable and Himalayan Salt for the Salt it called for, in the recipe. Small Steps, every day, for a healthier, happier you!

Going over my hubby’s Aunt Lottie’s house to celebrate her 69th birthday 🎉 , tomorrow!! This is my contribution to the birthday feast. Excited to spend time w/ her, enjoying some good eats and swimming in her saltwater pool (her pride and joy!)

Going over my hubby’s Aunt Lottie’s house to celebrate her 69th birthday 🎉 , tomorrow!! This is my contribution to the birthday feast. Excited to spend time w/ her, enjoying some good eats and swimming in her saltwater pool (her pride and joy!)

Hooray, for Chick-Fil-A!! It all started when this single mom took her daughter to Chick-Fil-A, for breakfast, almost every day, in middle school. My funny girl is all grown up; and still loves Chick-Fil-A.

Hooray, for Chick-Fil-A!! It all started when this single mom took her daughter to Chick-Fil-A, for breakfast, almost every day, in middle school. My funny girl is all grown up; and still loves Chick-Fil-A.

Prep it all one day; juice it the next. 1-Watermelon, 2-Pineapples, 1-Small Cucumber, 1/2 container of Strawberries, 1/2 container of Blueberries, 1-Tbsp. Organic Ceylon Cinnamon.

Prep it all one day; juice it the next. 1-Watermelon, 2-Pineapples, 1-Small Cucumber, 1/2 container of Strawberries, 1/2 container of Blueberries, 1-Tbsp. Organic Ceylon Cinnamon.

Make a Ceremonial-Grade Matcha Latte, the easy way! *1-Tsp. Ceremonial-Grade Matcha Powder, *1/3 Cup Spring Water, warmed for about 22-sec., *3/4 Cup Reduced Sugar Vanilla Almond Milk. Blend together in a Personal Blender. Pour over ice, or pour in a mug and reheat. ++add 1-Tsp. Honey, for additional sweetness, if desired.

Make a Ceremonial-Grade Matcha Latte, the easy way! *1-Tsp. Ceremonial-Grade Matcha Powder, *1/3 Cup Spring Water, warmed for about 22-sec., *3/4 Cup Reduced Sugar Vanilla Almond Milk. Blend together in a Personal Blender. Pour over ice, or pour in a mug and reheat. ++add 1-Tsp. Honey, for additional sweetness, if desired.

Hi there, Daily Grinders! My name is Leslie.

I am wanting to get started creating something REAL, that will help all of us aging women, 40+.

Tell me if this is you, or you can relate to this....

Taking care of yourself, your partner/spouse, your kids (young or grown), your aged parents and maybe so many others; all at once, every day?!

Overwhelmed by all that you have to accomplish, in a day; all the hats you have to wear?! No time for anything you need/want to do, for yourself.

Struggling with weight-gain, aging, hot-flashes, low energy, bored out of your mind, and wanting more out of life?!

Maybe you are like me and got laid off from a job. Now, you are feeling a little lost and irrelevant, in the job market. Like you're wonderful skills are not appreciated and you are old, and outdated, in a new age?!

🧩Change is hard.
🧩Working on yourself takes support.

💯Don't go at it all alone. Take a chance on Change. Let's lean on each other and create a TRANSFORMATION, that sets the stage for others to follow!!

💯Routines/Ideas: Take action. Small steps for big change. 🎉Be energetic; be excited! "Fake it 'til you make it"!

💯Take action (start today)! You've got this! Learn ways to live w/ less stress. Fun and quirky ways to make life more enjoyable and put a 😊Smile back on your face!

💯Together, we can work on creating some "Feel-Great" Energy!!

WHAT DO YOU SAY? ARE YOU WITH ME?!!!!!!

❤️Comment the word CHECKLIST
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FREE "Mindful Habits" Checklist sent directly to your DM’s. Alternatively, you can click on my Stan Store Link 🔗, listed in my Bio, as well.

Hi there, Daily Grinders! My name is Leslie.

I am wanting to get started creating something REAL, that will help all of us aging women, 40+.

Tell me if this is you, or you can relate to this....

Taking care of yourself, your partner/spouse, your kids (young or grown), your aged parents and maybe so many others; all at once, every day?!

Overwhelmed by all that you have to accomplish, in a day; all the hats you have to wear?! No time for anything you need/want to do, for yourself.

Struggling with weight-gain, aging, hot-flashes, low energy, bored out of your mind, and wanting more out of life?!

Maybe you are like me and got laid off from a job. Now, you are feeling a little lost and irrelevant, in the job market. Like you're wonderful skills are not appreciated and you are old, and outdated, in a new age?!

🧩Change is hard.
🧩Working on yourself takes support.

💯Don't go at it all alone. Take a chance on Change. Let's lean on each other and create a TRANSFORMATION, that sets the stage for others to follow!!

💯Routines/Ideas: Take action. Small steps for big change. 🎉Be energetic; be excited! "Fake it 'til you make it"!

💯Take action (start today)! You've got this! Learn ways to live w/ less stress. Fun and quirky ways to make life more enjoyable and put a 😊Smile back on your face!

💯Together, we can work on creating some "Feel-Great" Energy!!

WHAT DO YOU SAY? ARE YOU WITH ME?!!!!!!

❤️Comment the word CHECKLIST
to get your
FREE "Mindful Habits" Checklist sent directly to your DM’s. Alternatively, you can click on my Stan Store Link 🔗, listed in my Bio, as well.

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