Grandpa Aaron
@flour-sugar.bsky.social
Baker. Blogger. Grandpa. Storyteller. Husband. ๐๐โ๐ป
๐ Portland, OR
Find my recipes, stories and more (and join the mailing list for updates) at
https://www.flour-sugar.com
๐ Portland, OR
Find my recipes, stories and more (and join the mailing list for updates) at
https://www.flour-sugar.com
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Grandpa Aaron
@flour-sugar.bsky.social
ยท Jan 29
Hi there!
Iโm Aaron (Grandpa in some circles), and I live with my husband Hugh (Grandfather) in Portland, Oregon.
I bake ๐จ๐ผโ๐ณ, a lot...
to further endear myself to my grandchildren,
as a creative outlet,
to express my โค๏ธ language,
and because it is the best self-care I have found.
www.flour-sugar.com
Iโm Aaron (Grandpa in some circles), and I live with my husband Hugh (Grandfather) in Portland, Oregon.
I bake ๐จ๐ผโ๐ณ, a lot...
to further endear myself to my grandchildren,
as a creative outlet,
to express my โค๏ธ language,
and because it is the best self-care I have found.
www.flour-sugar.com
Anyone else who can't hardly wait for Halloween?!? ๐ป I adapted my cutout cookie recipe with BLACK COCOA, and the result was TO DIE FOR! Happy Haunting!
๐ Find this and more of my recipes + stories + inspiration at www.flour-sugar.com.
#cookieparty #bakingsky #homebaking #kingarthurbaking
๐ Find this and more of my recipes + stories + inspiration at www.flour-sugar.com.
#cookieparty #bakingsky #homebaking #kingarthurbaking
September 15, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Anyone else who can't hardly wait for Halloween?!? ๐ป I adapted my cutout cookie recipe with BLACK COCOA, and the result was TO DIE FOR! Happy Haunting!
๐ Find this and more of my recipes + stories + inspiration at www.flour-sugar.com.
#cookieparty #bakingsky #homebaking #kingarthurbaking
๐ Find this and more of my recipes + stories + inspiration at www.flour-sugar.com.
#cookieparty #bakingsky #homebaking #kingarthurbaking
If I do say so myself, the addition of olive oil and a bit of sour cream to my spicy + cozy PUMPKIN BREAD makes it too good to only bake in the fall!
๐ Find this and more of my recipes + stories + inspiration at www.flour-sugar.com.
#bakingsky #homebaking #kingarthurbaking
๐ Find this and more of my recipes + stories + inspiration at www.flour-sugar.com.
#bakingsky #homebaking #kingarthurbaking
September 15, 2025 at 5:22 PM
If I do say so myself, the addition of olive oil and a bit of sour cream to my spicy + cozy PUMPKIN BREAD makes it too good to only bake in the fall!
๐ Find this and more of my recipes + stories + inspiration at www.flour-sugar.com.
#bakingsky #homebaking #kingarthurbaking
๐ Find this and more of my recipes + stories + inspiration at www.flour-sugar.com.
#bakingsky #homebaking #kingarthurbaking
Two-bite chewy chocolate cookies elevated with a kick of cinnamon and hint of cayenne pepper. ๐ถ Itโs like MEXICAN HOT COCOA on a crisp fall afternoon โ perfecto!
๐ Find this and more of my recipes + stories + inspiration at www.flour-sugar.com.
#cookieparty #bakingsky #homebaking #kingarthurbaking
๐ Find this and more of my recipes + stories + inspiration at www.flour-sugar.com.
#cookieparty #bakingsky #homebaking #kingarthurbaking
September 15, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Two-bite chewy chocolate cookies elevated with a kick of cinnamon and hint of cayenne pepper. ๐ถ Itโs like MEXICAN HOT COCOA on a crisp fall afternoon โ perfecto!
๐ Find this and more of my recipes + stories + inspiration at www.flour-sugar.com.
#cookieparty #bakingsky #homebaking #kingarthurbaking
๐ Find this and more of my recipes + stories + inspiration at www.flour-sugar.com.
#cookieparty #bakingsky #homebaking #kingarthurbaking
When I baked my first apple pie ever, I added an otherwise-humble classic crisp topping. It was magic โ and such a hit Iโve never bothered to do one with a top crust. ๐
๐ Find this and more of my recipes + stories + inspiration at www.flour-sugar.com.
#bakingsky #homebaking #kingarthurbaking
๐ Find this and more of my recipes + stories + inspiration at www.flour-sugar.com.
#bakingsky #homebaking #kingarthurbaking
September 15, 2025 at 5:17 PM
When I baked my first apple pie ever, I added an otherwise-humble classic crisp topping. It was magic โ and such a hit Iโve never bothered to do one with a top crust. ๐
๐ Find this and more of my recipes + stories + inspiration at www.flour-sugar.com.
#bakingsky #homebaking #kingarthurbaking
๐ Find this and more of my recipes + stories + inspiration at www.flour-sugar.com.
#bakingsky #homebaking #kingarthurbaking
Are cinnamon and nutmeg everywhereโฆor is that just my house? ๐ These AUTUMN SPICE CUTOUT COOKIES make me want a cup of tea, a fuzzy throw and a good book.
๐ Find this and more of my recipes + stories + inspiration at www.flour-sugar.com.
#cookieparty #bakingsky #homebaking #kingarthurbaking
๐ Find this and more of my recipes + stories + inspiration at www.flour-sugar.com.
#cookieparty #bakingsky #homebaking #kingarthurbaking
September 15, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Are cinnamon and nutmeg everywhereโฆor is that just my house? ๐ These AUTUMN SPICE CUTOUT COOKIES make me want a cup of tea, a fuzzy throw and a good book.
๐ Find this and more of my recipes + stories + inspiration at www.flour-sugar.com.
#cookieparty #bakingsky #homebaking #kingarthurbaking
๐ Find this and more of my recipes + stories + inspiration at www.flour-sugar.com.
#cookieparty #bakingsky #homebaking #kingarthurbaking
After a quest to create perfect SPICED PUMPKIN SUGAR COOKIES, I've done it! Tender and chewy with crispy edges, ample spice, and YUMMY depth of pumpkin flavor! ๐
๐ Find this and more of my recipes + stories + inspiration at www.flour-sugar.com.
#cookieparty #bakingsky #homebaking #kingarthurbaking
๐ Find this and more of my recipes + stories + inspiration at www.flour-sugar.com.
#cookieparty #bakingsky #homebaking #kingarthurbaking
September 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
After a quest to create perfect SPICED PUMPKIN SUGAR COOKIES, I've done it! Tender and chewy with crispy edges, ample spice, and YUMMY depth of pumpkin flavor! ๐
๐ Find this and more of my recipes + stories + inspiration at www.flour-sugar.com.
#cookieparty #bakingsky #homebaking #kingarthurbaking
๐ Find this and more of my recipes + stories + inspiration at www.flour-sugar.com.
#cookieparty #bakingsky #homebaking #kingarthurbaking
HA! What can I say? I got several fancy chocolate bars from a friend (a while ago now), and I think I'm going to have to chop them up into brownies or cookies if they're ever going to get eaten.
June 26, 2025 at 10:42 PM
HA! What can I say? I got several fancy chocolate bars from a friend (a while ago now), and I think I'm going to have to chop them up into brownies or cookies if they're ever going to get eaten.
This candy-bar-inspired brownie conjures both childhood memories of trick-or-treating and a longing for ocean breezes. Rich, fudgy and packed full of mix-ins, it's been a HUGE hit (even with self-proclaimed coconut haters). #cookieparty #bakingsky #recipes
๐ Get the recipe at www.flour-sugar.com.
๐ Get the recipe at www.flour-sugar.com.
Sometimes You Feel Like a Nut Brownies โ flour+sugar
Soft, chewy dark chocolate brownies chock-full of almonds and coconut sure to inspire a little JOY!
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June 25, 2025 at 5:09 PM
This candy-bar-inspired brownie conjures both childhood memories of trick-or-treating and a longing for ocean breezes. Rich, fudgy and packed full of mix-ins, it's been a HUGE hit (even with self-proclaimed coconut haters). #cookieparty #bakingsky #recipes
๐ Get the recipe at www.flour-sugar.com.
๐ Get the recipe at www.flour-sugar.com.
When a dear friend (and regular beneficiary of your baking habit) gets a Celiac diagnosis, (crushing as it seems) you adapt. These rough-looking little gems are so decadent they donโt feel like a compromise in any way. #cookieparty
๐ You'll find the recipe and story on my blog www.flour-sugar.com.
๐ You'll find the recipe and story on my blog www.flour-sugar.com.
Chocolate + Peanut Butter (Flourless) Cookies โ flour+sugar
A rich and fudgy, super-nutty super-chocolatey (and totally gluten-free) cookie.
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June 21, 2025 at 3:11 PM
When a dear friend (and regular beneficiary of your baking habit) gets a Celiac diagnosis, (crushing as it seems) you adapt. These rough-looking little gems are so decadent they donโt feel like a compromise in any way. #cookieparty
๐ You'll find the recipe and story on my blog www.flour-sugar.com.
๐ You'll find the recipe and story on my blog www.flour-sugar.com.
With summer fast approaching, tropical flavors seem appropriate (and in our home, chocolate is appropriate anytime). Itโs hard to know which I like better, the coconut/macadamia crust or the rum & coconut-laced chocolate cream filling. Enjoy! ๐ฅฅ #bakingsky
๐ Get the recipe at www.flour-sugar.com.
๐ Get the recipe at www.flour-sugar.com.
Halemaumau Pie โ flour+sugar
Classic with an island twist โ luscious chocolate cream pie, flavored with coconut and a hint of rum.
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June 18, 2025 at 8:14 PM
With summer fast approaching, tropical flavors seem appropriate (and in our home, chocolate is appropriate anytime). Itโs hard to know which I like better, the coconut/macadamia crust or the rum & coconut-laced chocolate cream filling. Enjoy! ๐ฅฅ #bakingsky
๐ Get the recipe at www.flour-sugar.com.
๐ Get the recipe at www.flour-sugar.com.
Endorphins and serotonin and dopamine, oh my! If ever there was a time for chocolate, dear ones, โtis now. And my decadently fluffy, moist, oh-my-GOD cake (one bowl!) is a good place to start.
๐ Get the recipe and more on my blog www.flour-sugar.com.
#bakingsky #recipe #dessert
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๐ Get the recipe and more on my blog www.flour-sugar.com.
#bakingsky #recipe #dessert
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Chocolate-Loverโs Cake + Buttercream Frosting โ flour+sugar
A decadently fluffy, moist, flavor-packed, oh-my-GOD cake recipe with pantry staple ingredients and easy-breezy instructions โ one bowl, friends!
www.flour-sugar.com
June 4, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Endorphins and serotonin and dopamine, oh my! If ever there was a time for chocolate, dear ones, โtis now. And my decadently fluffy, moist, oh-my-GOD cake (one bowl!) is a good place to start.
๐ Get the recipe and more on my blog www.flour-sugar.com.
#bakingsky #recipe #dessert
tinyurl.com/2rhjkvvs
๐ Get the recipe and more on my blog www.flour-sugar.com.
#bakingsky #recipe #dessert
tinyurl.com/2rhjkvvs
I LOVE pistachio โ it's my default ice cream flavor choice, why I prefer Turkish baklava to Greek, why I believe chocolate chips on cannoli is just wrong, and why I think pistachio-crusted anything is brilliant. And why I can't stop eating these cookies! #cookieparty #bakingsky
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Pistachio Sugar Cookies โ flour+sugar
These delightful little gems have the texture of a snickerdoodle, a rich, nutty sweetness, and A LOT of pistachio flavor โ no extract or artificially flavored pudding mix needed.
www.flour-sugar.com
June 2, 2025 at 11:26 PM
I LOVE pistachio โ it's my default ice cream flavor choice, why I prefer Turkish baklava to Greek, why I believe chocolate chips on cannoli is just wrong, and why I think pistachio-crusted anything is brilliant. And why I can't stop eating these cookies! #cookieparty #bakingsky
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tinyurl.com/3xy39jum
To me, these taste like spring. Sweet and creamy white chocolate buttercream atop bright, tart and fluffy ๐ cupcakes. Enjoy!
๐ Get the recipe and learn more about its inspiration on my blog www.flour-sugar.com.
#bakingsky #homebaking #cupcakes
www.flour-sugar.com/home/triple-...
๐ Get the recipe and learn more about its inspiration on my blog www.flour-sugar.com.
#bakingsky #homebaking #cupcakes
www.flour-sugar.com/home/triple-...
Triple Lemon Cupcakes + White Chocolate Buttercream โ flour+sugar
To me, these taste like spring. The sweet and creamy white chocolate buttercream frosting is a lovely complement to these bright, tart and fluffy cupcakes.
www.flour-sugar.com
May 28, 2025 at 4:15 PM
To me, these taste like spring. Sweet and creamy white chocolate buttercream atop bright, tart and fluffy ๐ cupcakes. Enjoy!
๐ Get the recipe and learn more about its inspiration on my blog www.flour-sugar.com.
#bakingsky #homebaking #cupcakes
www.flour-sugar.com/home/triple-...
๐ Get the recipe and learn more about its inspiration on my blog www.flour-sugar.com.
#bakingsky #homebaking #cupcakes
www.flour-sugar.com/home/triple-...
Ready to let the week go? These rich and tender chocolate cupcakes with a billowy (yet deeply flavored) peanut butter frosting are sure to make you feel like a kid again. #bakingsky
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www.flour-sugar.com/home/chocola...
www.flour-sugar.com
www.flour-sugar.com/home/chocola...
Chocolate Cupcakes + Fluffy Peanut Butter Frosting โ flour+sugar
Rich chocolate and tender cupcakes with a billowy (yet deeply flavored) frosting sure to make you feel like a kid again.
www.flour-sugar.com
May 23, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Ready to let the week go? These rich and tender chocolate cupcakes with a billowy (yet deeply flavored) peanut butter frosting are sure to make you feel like a kid again. #bakingsky
www.flour-sugar.com
www.flour-sugar.com/home/chocola...
www.flour-sugar.com
www.flour-sugar.com/home/chocola...
As the sun shines brightly in what has been another rain-drenched Portland week, I'm dreaming of strolling the Seaside boardwalk, picnics, and lounging poolside. One bite of this tart lemon and sharp-sweet strawberry and you will too. #cookieparty #bakingsky
www.flour-sugar.com/home/strawbe...
www.flour-sugar.com/home/strawbe...
Strawberry Lemonade Sugar Cookies โ flour+sugar
A delightful blend of tangy strawberry and tart lemon that evokes summer picnics and amusement parks.
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April 9, 2025 at 4:10 PM
As the sun shines brightly in what has been another rain-drenched Portland week, I'm dreaming of strolling the Seaside boardwalk, picnics, and lounging poolside. One bite of this tart lemon and sharp-sweet strawberry and you will too. #cookieparty #bakingsky
www.flour-sugar.com/home/strawbe...
www.flour-sugar.com/home/strawbe...
Feeling a little nuts these days? Why not embrace it? IMHO, there's no better way to do that than these fudgy, peanut-packed brownies with a generous layer of peanut-butter-chocolate icing. And NO EGGS NEEDED! #brownies #bakingsky #vegan
www.flour-sugar.com/home/vegan-g...
www.flour-sugar.com/home/vegan-g...
Vegan Goodbar Brownies โ flour+sugar
Fudgy peanut-studded brownies topped with a luscious milk-chocolate & peanut butter ganache (and more peanuts) so tasty, even your non-vegans will love โem!
www.flour-sugar.com
April 7, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Feeling a little nuts these days? Why not embrace it? IMHO, there's no better way to do that than these fudgy, peanut-packed brownies with a generous layer of peanut-butter-chocolate icing. And NO EGGS NEEDED! #brownies #bakingsky #vegan
www.flour-sugar.com/home/vegan-g...
www.flour-sugar.com/home/vegan-g...
Nothing says spring like bright citrus flavors, so I figured why reserve them for just the icing? These cutout cookies instantly became one of my all-time favorites. And the classic Peeps colors and little eyes make me smile every time. Happy Easter! #cookieparty
www.flour-sugar.com/home/spring-...
www.flour-sugar.com/home/spring-...
Spring Zing Cutout Cookies โ flour+sugar
Citrusy and soft butter cookies perfect for springโฆor any time of year, really!
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April 3, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Nothing says spring like bright citrus flavors, so I figured why reserve them for just the icing? These cutout cookies instantly became one of my all-time favorites. And the classic Peeps colors and little eyes make me smile every time. Happy Easter! #cookieparty
www.flour-sugar.com/home/spring-...
www.flour-sugar.com/home/spring-...
Hi there!
Iโm Aaron (Grandpa in some circles), and I live with my husband Hugh (Grandfather) in Portland, Oregon.
I bake ๐จ๐ผโ๐ณ, a lot...
to further endear myself to my grandchildren,
as a creative outlet,
to express my โค๏ธ language,
and because it is the best self-care I have found.
www.flour-sugar.com
Iโm Aaron (Grandpa in some circles), and I live with my husband Hugh (Grandfather) in Portland, Oregon.
I bake ๐จ๐ผโ๐ณ, a lot...
to further endear myself to my grandchildren,
as a creative outlet,
to express my โค๏ธ language,
and because it is the best self-care I have found.
www.flour-sugar.com
January 29, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Hi there!
Iโm Aaron (Grandpa in some circles), and I live with my husband Hugh (Grandfather) in Portland, Oregon.
I bake ๐จ๐ผโ๐ณ, a lot...
to further endear myself to my grandchildren,
as a creative outlet,
to express my โค๏ธ language,
and because it is the best self-care I have found.
www.flour-sugar.com
Iโm Aaron (Grandpa in some circles), and I live with my husband Hugh (Grandfather) in Portland, Oregon.
I bake ๐จ๐ผโ๐ณ, a lot...
to further endear myself to my grandchildren,
as a creative outlet,
to express my โค๏ธ language,
and because it is the best self-care I have found.
www.flour-sugar.com