Pop Up at 7 AM Somewhere, Pumpkin Curry, Molly B's Ponderings and Ramblings

Molly Biel

5 days ago

6 min read

Welcome to Molly B's Bakery!

Check out the sections below including my pop up at 7AM Somewhere, the recipe for Pumpkin Curry, and my ponderings and ramblings.

Upcoming Events

Saturday, October 17th, 2026: Pop Up at 7AM Somewhere

from 10:00AM-12:00PM

119 N. Main St., Brighton, CO 80601

https://www.facebook.com/share/19pWKDNdNQ/

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

Sunday, November 15th, 2026: King Arthur Baking Company Pop Up from 11:00AM-1:00PM

King Arthur Baking Company

2800 Walnut St., Suite #110

Denver, CO 80205

https://www.kingarthurbaking.com/visit/denver-co

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

Pumpkin Curry with Rice

Last blog post I shared a recipe for my vegan coconut caramel sauce, yum! It's the same sauce I use in my Caramel Apple Sourdough Boule. This week I'm sharing with you a recipe using the coconut milk that you will have leftover when you use the coconut cream to make the caramel sauce. I try to avoid wasting food and it often leads me to new and tasty recipes! I serve this curry over a mix of brown rice and black rice(Forbidden Rice)! You can prep it ahead of time or make sure you have an hour to let it cook!

Ingredients

1 ½ Tbsp coconut oil
1 medium shallot (minced)
2 Tbsp minced fresh ginger(my shortcut is the tube of minced ginger from the store)
1 large red bell pepper thinly sliced
3 Tbsp curry powder(I make my own because I can't have cinnamon or garlic-see recipe below)
3 ½ cups peeled and cubed Kuri Pumpkin or butternut squash
2 (14-ounce) cans light coconut milk (I use leftover coconut milk from making caramel sauce)
2 Tbsp maple syrup or coconut sugar
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 healthy pinch sea salt (~1/4 tsp)
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1 Tsp vegetable boullion
1 cup chopped broccoli(you can steam it ahead and have it ready to toss in at the end)
2 Tbsp lemon juice or the juice from 1 lemon
2/3 cup roasted cashews

Rice
1/2 cup brown rice
1/2 cup black rice(Forbidden Rice)
2.5 cups water

Curry Powder
2 Tbsp ground coriander
2 Tbsp ground cumin
1 1/2 Tbsp ground turmeric
2 Tbsp ground ginger
1 tsp dry mustard
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper(more if you like it spicy)

Directions

If you haven't cooked the rice ahead of time then get it started about an hour before you want to serve your curry. Put rice and water in a sauce pan with a dash of salt and bring to a boil. Turn temperature to low and cover. Check it in 30 minutes to see if you need to add more water. Continue cooking until done to your liking. It usually takes 45-60 minutes for my blend of brown/black rice to get done.
Blend the curry spices together in a bowl or an empty spice jar(I save empty glass spice jars for my own spice blends)
Heat a large pot over medium heat. Once hot, add coconut oil, shallot, ginger, and pepper. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add bell pepper and curry powder and stir. Cook for 2 minutes more. Then add pumpkin and stir. Cook for 2 minutes more.
Add coconut milk, maple syrup or coconut sugar, turmeric, sea salt, and soy sauce and stir. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
Once simmering, slightly reduce heat to low and cover. You want a simmer, not a boil, which should be around low to medium-low heat.
Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, to soften the pumpkin and infuse it with curry flavor.
Add the vegetable bullion and stir
Once the broth is well seasoned and the pumpkin is tender, add steamed broccoli, lemon juice, and cashews and cover. Simmer for 3-4 minutes more over low to medium-low heat.
Serve as is or over rice.

Molly B's Ponderings and Ramblings

Thank you to my community for coming out to Autumn Market at Gather in Brighton last Saturday. It was their first time hosting a market and they did a fabulous job! The venue is beautiful and air conditioned with indoor restrooms! That is quite a treat as most markets are outdoors and far from the facilities!

Mike and I were sporting our "Scary Scorer" and "Risen Sourdough...and Mummies" tshirts that we designed together and made using my Cricut Machine. It brought a little fun and festive feel to our booth!

I didn't have time to write a blog post last week as I was working hard to bake up 50+ loaves for the market and also help my dad get moved out of the hospital and into his assisted living home. I brought the few loaves we did not sell at market to the nursing staff at the VA Hospital that have taken such excellent care of him these last 2 weeks. They were so excited to enjoy my breads and cookies! I learned that nurses like free food as much as teachers!

I drove by my school I just retired from the other day and saw on the sign out front that Parent Teacher Conferences were happening soon! I reached out to PTO and volunteered to drop off some cookies for the teachers on the their late evening of conferences. I hope they feel the love from me, but also from the families that they serve during this important yet tiring week! Thinking of my teacher friends and sending love!