Kitchen Happenings

Today I made this:

Which turned into this:

and
I also made this:

Did I mention that autumn causes me to want to spend more time in the kitchen?
I also made a biga for making bread tomorrow. Yesterday I made chocolate chip-coconut teacakes. Once I get a moment I will post recipes. Sorry to tease and run, but I have to finish cleaning the kitchen and serve up those chicken-n-dumplings!