There is nothing I love more than spending a lazy Sunday baking with Sarah. Our kitchen smells heavenly and we now have plenty of baked goodies to eat in the week ahead.
Sarah made some lovely Coconut Crisp Cookies. They are pictured here with her Matryoska Measuring Cups, a well loved birthday gift that I bought from here.
Sarah loves to give away her baking – it is always a well received gift. I put some of my Japanese Masking Tape to good use on a little gift tag, and popped some in a cellophane bag for her.
I made up a loaf of Caramel Banana Bread which is a big favourite with my two boys! The banana bread is pictured resting on some cheerful pot holders that our blogging friend Jacquie, sent to us in a swap last year. My husband is slowly recovering from a nasty virus. Hopefully after another week off work, he should be back to normal. I am sure the banana bread will help!
I have been working on a couple of projects this week which I can only show you peaks off until they have been gifted.
I hope to get back into my red quilt this week – thanks for all your positive feedback. I have designed a simple backing for it and hope to get it ready for machine quilting next weekend.
Edit: Sue, from memory the measuring cups were around $14.50. They are Australian standard at 250 ml.
Posted by Lisa
Love banana bread thanks for the link and I love the look of your projects..
I love the babushka measuring cup! The japanese masking tape embellished tag is so sweet too!!
Your blog is always inspiring. I’ve got cup cakes in the oven and cumquat jam to make tonight after dinner. Speaking of which, I’d better get cracking!
What a fantastic team you and Sarah make! I have always baked on Mondays, but am thinking Sunday might be a better day…lots more helpers around 🙂
There’s that yummy Farmers Market fabric again…looks great with my initial on it LOL!
Hope your hubby is feeling better soon…I’m sure your banana bread will help xxx
I want & need those measuring cups!!! All that delicious baking is making me hungry 🙂
The cookies look too yummie! Banana Bread is one of the favorites here. Some lovely handquilting. Look forward to see the actual project!
Good luck with your gorgeous red string quilt. So pretty!
I too have been baking today, banana muffins and i played around and made some mango muffins with some of the excess off our tree. I of course cant eat any of it. Any chance of sharing the caramel banana bread recipe?..and where do you get your cellophane bags from?
Sarah’s baking looks divine as usual and i am very interested to see the finished products you have been working on.
Linda
yum…baking looks scrumptious…
Hopefully it will work for your dh and he recovers quickly..nice blog.
cheers
Yum, The baking looks delicious!!!! Any person receiving one of Sarah’s scrummy gifts is a very lucky person indeed!
It all looks so yummie!! I love the baboushka measuring cups! never seen them before.
Oh i can smell that blog post all the way over here in Canberra!! Just reminded me to pack recess for tomorrow, thanks, bye, love Posie
I love Sunday’s spent baking in the kitchen too, so much that I spent it baking too making a slice, cake, muesli and a pizza. It’s nice to have homemade goodies to eat and even nicer when someone gives you homemade, I love trying other’s cooking. I’m sure the banana bread will be well received by your husband too.:)
Hi Lisa, If I was off sick I know Caramel Banana Bread would make me well again!! Nothing beats home baked foods. A favourite in our home is pumpkin scones. I hope hubby gets well soon. Kind regards, Anita.
Yum!!! Love the rick rack on the polka dot S and the stitching is so pretty on that yellow/charcoal combo.
Sarah’s cookies and your bread look delicious, as all your baked goodies do! I’m going to try the Caramel Banana Bread-thanks for linking to the recipe. I also am looking forward to seeing the completed red string quilt as I’ve been intrigued with all the blogging about string quilts being made lately.
I think of you and Sarah every time I use the sweet items you sent me for the pincushion swap all that time ago. The hedgehog pincushion is especially adorable!
Carla
Those measuring cups are adorable. I love baking days like that. Isn’t it fun to share the treats you make?!
I saw those measuring cups at a shop near us. I couldn’t resist them, but my husband who was along that day could! Must go back there and get them!!!
Everything looks gorgeous, not to mention delicious! Why don’t I have any bananas in the house?
I’m loving the cookies all packaged up, just gorgoeus!!!
Hugs
Jodie 🙂
Hi there,
I just stopped over with my latte and wish I could have one of your baked goodies…. lol. I wish you a wonderful week Hugs Myriam
oooohhh these bikkies look delish and the banana bread sounds divine, I have to make it
Your baking looks, as always, delicious and beautifully packaged! The sneak peeks look intriguing… I’ve been baking too – and not one of your recipes for a change!
Oooh, thanks for the link to that banana bread — I love that they call it banana cake — I’ve always thought quick breads were more like cakes than breads!
Your sneak peeks look fabulous — can’t wait to see what the ARE!
Fabulous measuring cups and those cookies look so yummy, especially all packaged up. Great banana bread recipe too.
Have a wonderful week.
Maureen
Everything looks so yummie! And I adore your red quilt, its fabulous!
LOVE the measuring cups. LOVE the masking tape (I really really need to get some!!) And am saving the link to the bread….mmmm!
So many goodies here, Lisa… It’s like a feast! :o) Happy Day ((HUGS))
The measuring cups are delightful. I also baked cookies on Sunday with DD. What a great way to spend time together.
Hope your hubby is feeling much better.
You girls have been busy in the kitchen! The cookies and bread look delicious.
Looking forward to seeing more of your sneak peek.
I love your blog and am happy to ahve found it.
Thanks for the link for the banana bread. I will give it a try!
Your projects are great. Thanks for sharing!
Sarah and Lisa: you have something ‘secret’ to pick up…Love//Eva
Hi Lisa and Sarah,
Lovely baking, yum, I love banana bread and cookies. The Matryoska Measuring Cups are so cute! Must check them out.
Mary
Never knew a photo of cookies could literally make my mouth water until now…
Hi
LOVE LOVE LOVE your blog – especially all the baking posts!!!
the m cups are just gorgeous. Are they Australian standard (250 ml = 1 cup ) or American (237ml= 1cup)???
Can I ask how much they are as the company you purchased from is Out of stock and they have not listed a price?
Kepp up the great blog!
sue
I bought those measuring cups for my mum for christmas. She loves them! I think I might by myself a set!
Cookies and bread…oh my what fun and so yummy. Love the gift package for the cookie gift.
Have a nice week…