In a Baking Mood Tonight
By Jeff Moffitt
@moffittjc (124131)
Gainesville, Florida
November 15, 2023 5:31pm CST
I'm not much of a cook, but every now and then I get the itch to be productive in the kitchen. Tonight was one of those nights. I was in a baking mood, so I searched around in the pantry to see what I have available to bake. Turns out I had more than expected, so this is what I'm making tonight:
Pumpkin Bread
Pumpkin Spice Cookies
Lemon Cake with lemon icing
Chocolate Fudge Brownies
Red Lobster Biscuits
Jiffy Corn Muffins
Right now, the corn muffins, Red Lobster biscuits, and lemon cake have been completed. The pumpkin spice cookies and pumpkin bread are both in the oven now, and the night will be capped off with the brownies.
And although I didn't plan this baking night for any other reason than I felt like baking, I did realize that I have two upcoming Thanksgiving potluck luncheons to go to, one on Friday and one on Saturday. So this urge to bake tonight actually serves me well, and I'll have plenty of goodies to bring to the potlucks.
Have you had the urge to bake lately, or take on any large cooking projects?
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@DaddyEvil (147453)
• United States
16 Nov 23
No, I honestly haven't. I haven't felt like doing much cooking... We've been eating the things I've made earlier this month... I hope you enjoy your foods. (I'd be willing to try your Chocolate Fudge Brownies and the Corn Muffins. We have Jiffy Corn Muffins in the cabinet.)
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@moffittjc (124131)
• Gainesville, Florida
16 Nov 23
I haven't had Jiffy corn muffins in a hot minute, but I had a coupon for a free box, so I thought I'd go ahead and make them. They are pretty good. I've had better corn muffins, but I'm not complaining on how these turned out.
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@DaddyEvil (147453)
• United States
16 Nov 23
@moffittjc We always add a tablespoon of sugar to the mix. They're really good them.
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@moffittjc (124131)
• Gainesville, Florida
16 Nov 23
@DaddyEvil Oh nice, I bet that sweetens 'em up nicely. I'll have to try that next time.
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@Tina30219 (82903)
• Onaway, Michigan
16 Nov 23
I want to get something to bake I love anything chocolate and I love pumpkin. Enjoy your goodies. Are you frosting the cookies?
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@Tina30219 (82903)
• Onaway, Michigan
16 Nov 23
@moffittjc Yum cream cheese frosting on pumpkin cookies is good as for chocolate pumpkin cookies they are good I have made them before.
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@moffittjc (124131)
• Gainesville, Florida
18 Nov 23
@Tina30219 Yes, they are delicious!
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@moffittjc (124131)
• Gainesville, Florida
16 Nov 23
Yes, I frosted the cookies. I used cream cheese icing. Tastes heavenly with the pumpkin.
I wonder what chocolate pumpkin cookies would taste like?
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@LadyDuck (473773)
• Switzerland
16 Nov 23
@moffittjc You now have a lot of wonderful things ready to eat.
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@moffittjc (124131)
• Gainesville, Florida
18 Nov 23
@LadyDuck Too many delectable things to eat. This is why I'm going to get fat in the near future! haha
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@moffittjc (124131)
• Gainesville, Florida
16 Nov 23
I normally would only bake one or two things, but my work schedule has been pretty crazy lately, so I took advantage of a rare free evening to bake a bunch of things.
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@wolfgirl569 (115601)
• Marion, Ohio
16 Nov 23
I haven't. But you had good timing
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@wolfgirl569 (115601)
• Marion, Ohio
16 Nov 23
@moffittjc I don't mind. I used to make a lot for Christmas but don't anymore
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@moffittjc (124131)
• Gainesville, Florida
16 Nov 23
Do you like to bake in general? I usually get in the baking mood around the holidays, I think it started back when we used to make tons of Christmas cookies to put in tins and give out to all our family members.
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@moffittjc (124131)
• Gainesville, Florida
16 Nov 23
@wolfgirl569 I'm the same way. Always baking something throughout the holidays. Now, I hardly bake anymore, unless I get into a mood for it, like I did tonight.
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@moffittjc (124131)
• Gainesville, Florida
16 Nov 23
I live off of frozen meals that I cook in the microwave. But if you cook yours in the oven it would be considered “baking” much more so than my method.
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@TheHorse (226212)
• Walnut Creek, California
16 Nov 23
@moffittjc I don't own a microwave. They always scared me. Plus they yield mushy food, in my experience.
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@TheHorse (226212)
• Walnut Creek, California
18 Nov 23
@moffittjc Heh. I've never had an air fryer either.
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@porwest (99528)
• United States
16 Nov 23
I am the primary cook in the house, so cooking is a must, but no major projects to speak of. Baking is not my forté, and honestly, I don't like sweets anyway and most baked goods just aren't for me. But at least you've got plenty to work with to bring for whatever events necessitate it.
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@moffittjc (124131)
• Gainesville, Florida
16 Nov 23
I normally don’t do any of the cooking because I’m just not good at it, but one thing I can usually do pretty well is baking sweet goods. Maybe it’s because I have such a sweet tooth that I actually make sure I do a good job.
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@moffittjc (124131)
• Gainesville, Florida
19 Nov 23
@porwest My girlfriend mostly. But we eat out more than we care to admit.
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@porwest (99528)
• United States
16 Nov 23
@moffittjc Who does the actual cooking in your house?
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@snowy22315 (188970)
• United States
16 Nov 23
That's alot of baking and you should be well fixed for the potlucks.
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@snowy22315 (188970)
• United States
17 Nov 23
Yes, I know. I have wen trying to keep my baking restricted to lower calorie items.
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@moffittjc (124131)
• Gainesville, Florida
17 Nov 23
My belly will be full for the next week! I just hope I can still fit into my pants after this. Haha
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@moffittjc (124131)
• Gainesville, Florida
19 Nov 23
@snowy22315 I need to do the same, but I’m too stubborn to change my ways.
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? You could open your own bakery 
. The last thing I baked were banana muffins for my mom. Next week I gotta do the turkey!@much2say (57522)
• Los Angeles, California
18 Nov 23
@moffittjc Ah, I could understand that - fire incidents can be scary and traumatic. I hope your daughter will find her way back into the kitchen again. My daughter will bake but just isn't into too much cooking. Meanwhile I know there are girls her age who took pandemic time to learn to cook these fabulous family meals . . . boy, I would love that!
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@moffittjc (124131)
• Gainesville, Florida
20 Nov 23
@much2say I would love be that too!
My daughter is venturing back into the kitchen, but only really cooks seafood it seems. She’s a huge seafood lover, so she is always making up a delicious seafood dinner for all of us.
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@moffittjc (124131)
• Gainesville, Florida
16 Nov 23
I was debating about doing banana muffins along with everything else. But I'll save that for another day.
I wish I could get my daughter to bake. Or even cook. She was doing great for a while, but then the heating element inside our oven caught on fire and she was home alone at the time and almost panicked. Luckily, she knew to cut the power to the over right away, and also grabbed the fire extinguisher just in case. Ever since then, she's been reluctant to cook anything.
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@RebeccasFarm (94538)
• Arvada, Colorado
16 Nov 23
Man you are a hot baker Jeff. Carry on.
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@moffittjc (124131)
• Gainesville, Florida
16 Nov 23
I am one hot sexy baker! Let it be known! haha
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@jstory07 (143796)
• Roseburg, Oregon
16 Nov 23
@moffittjc As long as nothing was wasted that all is good.
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@moffittjc (124131)
• Gainesville, Florida
18 Nov 23
@jstory07 When it comes to food, I never let anything go to waste. I will eat it, share it, donate it, or whatever I have to do to keep it from going in the garbage can. I love food too much to see it go to waste!
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@moffittjc (124131)
• Gainesville, Florida
16 Nov 23
Every now and then I get in a crazy baking mood. It worked to my advantage this time since I have the potluck events coming up. But normally, we’ll eat what we want and then the rest I’ll take into work and give to all the employees who work in my department. I make sure nothing goes to waste.
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@wiLLmaH (8802)
• Singapore, Singapore
17 Nov 23
What a baking extravaganza! Your kitchen must be filled with delightful aromas.I bet your treats will be a hit! Baking can be such a rewarding and therapeutic activity. My husband bakes too for his unwiring session in the kitchen. Haha!
this is one of my favourite cake that he bakes.
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@wiLLmaH (8802)
• Singapore, Singapore
20 Nov 23
@moffittjc Maybe the smell of freshly baked goods or the joy of sharing your creations with others makes baking has a way of bringing joy and relaxation. Anyways, I am happy to be the receiver of my husbands de-stressing tactic. Lol.
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@moffittjc (124131)
• Gainesville, Florida
17 Nov 23
I never even really thought about it, but you are right…baking is therapeutic!
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@moffittjc (124131)
• Gainesville, Florida
21 Nov 23
@wiLLmaH It’s always nice to be on the receiving end of a finely cooked meal or dessert.
@moffittjc (124131)
• Gainesville, Florida
17 Nov 23
Quality control and sample tasting is my favorite part of being in the kitchen!
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@moffittjc (124131)
• Gainesville, Florida
17 Nov 23
Thanks. I think everything turned out well. I didn’t burn down the house, so that’s always a good sign!
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@moffittjc (124131)
• Gainesville, Florida
20 Nov 23
@just4him Thank you. It actually encourages me to want to cook again soon.
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@just4him (318816)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
17 Nov 23
@moffittjc Yes, it is a good sign. I'm glad everything turned out well.
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@moffittjc (124131)
• Gainesville, Florida
17 Nov 23
I’m like you, I tend to go for easy meals. I’m not the world’s best cook, so the kitchen is not exactly my favorite place to be.
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@AmbiePam (97883)
• United States
16 Nov 23
A man in a baking mood is always a good thing! Right now, baking would be tough. The overhead fluorescent lights in my kitchen need to be changed, and maintenance is slow. Last time, after two months of waiting and me reminding them, my dad got fed up, bought fluorescent bulbs, and changed the lights for me, himself. 
I love a good potluck!
I love a good potluck!2 people like this
@moffittjc (124131)
• Gainesville, Florida
16 Nov 23
How hard is it for them to come change out a couple of stinking fluorescent bulbs? Geez! lol
A man in a baking mood can be a good thing if said man is any good at baking. Fortunately for my loved ones, I can actually bake better than I can cook.
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@popciclecold (39943)
• United States
17 Nov 23
Wow, you were on it. That's a lot of baking. Good job, cooking not baking.
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@popciclecold (39943)
• United States
19 Nov 23
@moffittjc I am sure lol. You baked a lot.
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@moffittjc (124131)
• Gainesville, Florida
20 Nov 23
@popciclecold I also realize now that I am starting to be at that age where I gain weight just by looking at food, and then gain even more weight when I actually eat it. Lol
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@moffittjc (124131)
• Gainesville, Florida
17 Nov 23
Well, I guess it’s true I was cooking and not baking, but I started off baking some cookies, so that set my “baking” tone throughout the evening.
I think I’ve already gained 10 pounds from eating all those goodies!
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@moffittjc (124131)
• Gainesville, Florida
12 Dec 23
Only one was, the Red Lobster biscuits. Everything else was from scratch.
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@moffittjc (124131)
• Gainesville, Florida
14 Dec 23
@shaggin If there is one thing I learned well from my mom, it was how to bake desserts.
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@1creekgirl (43479)
• United States
27 Nov 23
I guess the biggest baking was the two loaves of gluten free bread for Dale.
We're planning to go to Tammy's for Christmas so I hope to bake chocolate mint squares, snowball cookies, and pecan pies. Too hard to try to keep food cold for seven hours.
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@1creekgirl (43479)
• United States
27 Nov 23
@moffittjc Sure. They'll be over the flu by then.They just got home from their yearly Thanksgiving cruise and were very, very sick the whole time. Still recovering.
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@moffittjc (124131)
• Gainesville, Florida
30 Nov 23
@1creekgirl So many people have the flu right now. I have half my crew at work is out sick now with the flu.
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@moffittjc (124131)
• Gainesville, Florida
27 Nov 23
Those Christmas goodies sound heavenly! Can I go to Tammy’s for Christmas too?
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@JESSY3236 (20482)
• United States
21 Nov 23
Yum Pumpkin spice cookies. No, but my mother had mention cooking something for Thanksgiving to take over to my great-aunt's house. I am wanting to do a Rum cake for Christmas.
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@moffittjc (124131)
• Gainesville, Florida
22 Nov 23
I love just about anything that is pumpkin spice!
Rum cake sounds delicious, but I’ll keep st skip the cake and take the rum!
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@LovesEverybody (4381)
• United States
19 Nov 23
Those all sound yummy! I have had too many failures in baking so my sister will bake things for me sometimes. Her baking is phenomenal!
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@moffittjc (124131)
• Gainesville, Florida
21 Nov 23
@LovesEverybody That’s funny! Many times I have trouble getting my baked goods out of the pan too!
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@moffittjc (124131)
• Gainesville, Florida
19 Nov 23
That’s nice that you have someone who is willing to bake for you.
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@LovesEverybody (4381)
• United States
20 Nov 23
@moffittjc My sister is the best! Plus it might be she has spent hours trying to get baked goods I made out of the pan =) It is easier for her to bake then to have to deal with the results of my baking
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