Art in the Park, Scrambled Pumfu Recipe, Molly B's Ponderings and Ramblings about back to school and Palisade Peach Sourdough Bread
Updated: Aug 7
Welcome to Molly B's Bakery!
Check out the sections below including upcoming events, the recipe for my Scrambled Pumfu, and my ponderings and ramblings and about back to school....or in my case not going back to school!
Upcoming Events
Saturday, September 12th, 2026: Art in the Park
Saturday, October 3rd, 2026: Autumn Market at Gather
Saturday, October 24th, 2026: Sage Spade Spooky Saturday
Night Market
Halloween Market | Arvada Fall Artisan Market
Get ready for a frightfully fun evening at our Spooky Saturday Market on Saturday, October 24, from 5:00–8:00 PM in Arvada, Colorado! This family-friendly Halloween event brings together local vendors, festive entertainment, and spooky surprises for one unforgettable night of fall festivities.
Come dressed in your best costume and join our Costume Contests for a chance to win scary-good prizes! Brave our Haunted House, enjoy candy and Halloween treats, browse our spooky-themed vendors, and experience ghoulish fun for the whole family. Whether you're planning a family outing, a Halloween date night, or simply looking for fun things to do near Denver, there's something for everyone.
Event Highlights:
🎃 Costume Contests - Winners will be rewarded with frightfully fantastic prizes!
Adult Costume Contest - Hosted by Sage Spade
Kid’s Costume Contest - Hosted by Power Cone
Dog & Cat Costume Contest - Hosted by Pet Wants
👻 Haunted House (Kid Friendly)
🍬 Candy & Halloween Treats
🛍️ Spooky Vendors & Seasonal Fall-Finds
Gather your family and friends for one of Arvada's favorite Halloween events, support local small businesses, and make magical memories at the Spooky Saturday Market!
📍 Location: Sage Spade – 8295 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002📅 When: 5pm - 8pm - October 24🎟 Admission: Free and open to the public
Saturday, November 28th, 2026: Yule Night Market
Holiday Market | Arvada Christmas Artisan Market
Kick off the holiday season at the Yule Night Market on Saturday, November 28, from 5:00–8:00 PM in Arvada, Colorado! Celebrate Small Business Saturday with a magical evening filled with local shopping, festive activities, and holiday cheer for the whole family.
Explore a curated collection of local vendors, makers, and small businesses offering unique gifts, holiday decor, festive treats, and cozy drinks. Join us for our Tree lighting ceremony, visit with Santa, and enjoy unforgettable holiday fun for the whole family!
Whether you’re searching for the perfect holiday gift or looking for a festive night out near Denver, our Yule Night Market is the perfect place to celebrate!
Event Highlights:
🎁 Unique Gifts from Local Vendors & Makers
🎅 Visits with Santa
✨ Tree Lighting Ceremony & Twinkling Holiday Lights
☕ Cozy Drinks & Seasonal Treats
Join in the festive-fun and holiday cheer at our Yule Night Market, Arvada’s favorite Small Business Saturday tradition!
📍 Location: Sage Spade – 8295 Ralston Road, Arvada, Colorado 80002📅 When: 5pm - 8pm - November 28🎟 Admission: Free and open to the public
Saturday, December 5th, 2026: Adams County Museum Holiday Craft Show from 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Location: Riverdale Regional Park and Fairgrounds, 9744 Henderson Rd., Brighton, CO
I'll be located in the Exhibit Hall
Cost of admission: $5
Parking: Free
Meatless Monday Recipe
Scrambled Pumfu(Pumpkin Seed Tofu Soy Free from Natural Grocers or Whole Foods)
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
(1) 8 ounce block Pumfu(Pumpkin Seed Tofu from Natural Grocers or Whole Foods)
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash of pepper or more to taste
1/2teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon onion powder(garlic powder if you prefer)
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 small onion
1/2 yellow, red, or orange pepper
1 cup greens of your choice(I prefer bok choy)
Optional avacado slices for topping
Optional drizzle of balsamic glaze for topping
Directions
Remove Pumfu from its package and squeeze out the excess liquid over the sink. Crumble it into a bowl.
Add salt, pepper, nutritional yeast, turmeric, onion powder, and cumin and stir until combined.
Heat olive oil in a pan and add vegetables, salt, pepper, and thyme and sautee the veggies 5-10 minutes until they are soft and onions are translucent but not browning. If you use a tough green such as kale I like to add a splash of vegetable broth and put a lid on the pan to steam the kale until it softens.
Add the seasoned Pumfu and stir it into the vegetables. Let it cook about 5 more minutes stirring frequently.
Top with avacado slices and balsamic glaze. I also like topping it with microgreens when I have some on hand!
Serve with toast....Molly B's Sourdough would go great with this dish!
Molly B's Ponderings and Ramblings
As my fellow teachers and students prepare to head back to school I find myself reflecting on my last 22 years of teaching. My favorite part of returning to school was walking into a room that was a blank slate. I cast a new vision each year and created a room that would support that vision, inspire creativity, and help my students to become citizens of the world! My principals always had us select One Word that would guide our steps throughout the year. Last year mine was "shine" and my whole classroom was decorated in disco balls! It was my final One Word as an educator and a fun way to end my career!
Stepping on to my new path as a full time baker in this new season I can't help but to select that One Word that will guide my steps this year. I think it will shift and change but for now it is Create! Creating a new business, creating this blog, creating a website, creating a theme, colors, logos, recipes....the list is endless! But my soul has been longing to create and my soul is now satisfied. What will your One Word be as we enter this new season?
One last thought......Palisade Peach sourdough bread will be available on my website August 13th! I only got enough peaches to make 20 loaves and when they are gone....they are gone!
What’s Coming Next on the Blog
Watch for a new blog post to arrive every Monday! I plan to post a new recipe each week as well as any upcoming events you can find us at.
Closing / Call to Action
Thanks for stopping by and checking out my blog. Leave a comment if you feel so inclined! I'd love to hear your One Word and why you selected it!
With Love and Gratitude,
Molly B
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