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I made pumpkin muffins today.  They were delicious.  I just found a recipe online and embellished it a bit.   I admit the search was not as easy as it used to be.  The top hits were either vegan or gluten free.  I finally found one that looked good.  Then I realized it had coconut oil in it.  I don't mind coconut oil.  I just wanted one with butter and milk, like I grew up with.  I finally searched for "pumpkin muffins with butter and milk" and got a few recipes to choose from.   I then added more cinnamon, more pumpkin puree, candied ginger and half whole wheat and spelt flours.   I am happy with the results.  ...

New bird paintings in oil paint on stretched linen are coming soon!  Here are photos of a couple with the first layer down.  I do several layers to give them a rich and deep effect.  The Belgian linen costs five times the price of premium cotton canvas.  But it's extremely archival with a beautiful weave and fine texture.  I really love it and think you will too. After the first layer dries in a few days, I will add the next layer.  Stay tuned for more pictures and available paintings soon.