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Happy (American) Thanksgiving! What does your non-

Happy (American) Thanksgiving! What does your non-traditional meal look like?

I don't really celebrate any holidays, but making a good meal is always fun. With just me (though the dog and cats would happily eat everything if I let them), a chicken is more than enough and perfect for a week of leftovers.

Bresse chicken from @devilsgulchranch and sweet potatoes from @eatwellfarm

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I love it when the food is in the perfect spot wit

I love it when the food is in the perfect spot without me having to do anything with it.

Not that I should touch it when I'm at a farmstand anyway, but sometimes the random positions are the best.

Also, you should totally swipe to see the folks of @wilkinsonacres posing like an epic album cover. (And the tasty jams from @mollyscreolekitchen)

It was a lot of fun photographing at their special pre-Thanksgiving farmstand with Molly's Creole Kitchen. And the weather was fabulous.

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Who would be interested in a set of recipe cards?

Who would be interested in a set of recipe cards?

I'm thinking 10-15 recipes on 4x6" cards with a full colour image on one side. The pack would be great for gifts or sticking on the fridge for kitchen inspiration.

I'm thinking an initial pack that includes a good set for anyone who wants to start eating more seasonal produce in the new year.

(Sorry, the broccoli and cheddar quiche would not be included - it was developed specifically for a client.)

Later we could add specific dessert sets, drinks sets.....

I'll put them on binder rings and they can be like trading cards - collect the whole set! That's a kind of trading card I can get behind.

What do you want to see? I'll only print them if I get enough interest!

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Well, I didn't make it to the top spot in my group

Well, I didn't make it to the top spot in my group to stay in the competition.

But I sure had some amazing support. Thank you all who voted and got me to the top 5 - we were edged out at the last minute. A little disheartening considering how long I held the top spot. I wonder what the group winner did to get that many votes at the last minute...

It would have been awesome to win, but it's also great knowing how many people love my recipes. I promise to get more of them posted soon.

In the meantime, I'll pour a cup of coffee and enjoy the bright fall day. What is your comforting ritual in defeat?

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I may not do fancy decorated cakes and cupcakes, b

I may not do fancy decorated cakes and cupcakes, but I design a delicious recipe that anyone can make.

You can still help me get to the top of my group in the competition! Just go to https://greatestbaker.com/2020/amber-engle or find the link in my bio and help me get to 1st in my group by 8pm PST tonight!

Advancing would mean so much to me. Since I've never been one to excel in popularity contests, this all felt like an unlikely risk, but you've put me into the top 5.

Now we can go even further!

Apple walnut scones with fuji apples and fresh walnuts from @robledo_produce

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Evolution of a recipe. What being a #recipedevelo

Evolution of a recipe.

What being a #recipedeveloper is all about. Getting to exactly that consistency and flavour that the client is looking for. In this case: Ginger Snaps - emphasis on the snap!

They started off more like ginger nuts, and now they have reached that perfect consistency that is delicious with coffee (or tea, or hot chocolate).

Also: Please go vote and get your friends to also! I need to be in the no 1 spot of the @greatestbaker to advance to the quarter finals!
https://greatestbaker.com/2020/amber-engle - clickable link in my bio.

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Please vote - It's the last chance for me to make

Please vote - It's the last chance for me to make it to the quarter finals!

Eeek! I've dropped in the rankings overnight and this is a critical point. Only the top person in each group makes it on to the next round in the @greatestbaker competition.

Go to https://greatestbaker.com/2020/amber-engle to vote (or the link in my bio).

Tell your friends how many more awesome recipes I can produce if I win! Share this and get everyone to vote before 8pm PST tonight.

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