Spooky Saturday Night Market , Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Molly B's Ponderings and Ramblings
Welcome to Molly B's Bakery!
Check out the sections below including my pop up at 7AM Somewhere, the recipe for Minestrone Soup, and my ponderings and ramblings.
Upcoming Events
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
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
Roasted Brussel Sprouts with Toasted Walnuts
As cool weather approaches I begin to crave heartier, warmer meals. I take this as an opportunity to refresh the dinner menu and bring in a variety of foods and nutrients.
Ingredients
Fresh Brussel Sprouts
Olive Oil
Salt
Pepper
Walnuts
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
Peel off any discolored leaves.
Cut off the end and slice in quarters
Place them in a bowl and drizzle them with olive oil until they are shiny but not drenched. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and stir to coat.
Place on a baking sheet lined with tin foil
Bake for 15 minutes. Add walnuts to the baking sheet, stir , and cook for 10 more minutes, or until the sprouts are tender and the outsides are nicely colored. Keep checking them the last 10 minutes as they can brown quickly.
You can serve them as is or add a drizzle of balsamic glaze!
Molly B's Ponderings and Ramblings
I recently had my annual check up which includes bloodwork. My doctor (and my mother before she passed away) are always concerned if I am getting enough protein in my vegan diet since I do not take protein supplements. My bloodwork was perfect as it is every year since I adopted an entirely plant based diet. The only exception is my A1C's! Both my parents are diabetic and I have been pre-diabetic for year. On my plant based diet my A1C's have dropped from 6.0 to 5.7. 5.6 is considered normal! I was curious to see if becoming a sourdough baker and having more bread around the home as usual would spike my A1C's this year and I was pleased to see that it did not!
So where is all this protein coming from? In this simple recipe I toasted some walnuts to include in the dish. Vegetables also contain protein to my surprise! We also eat a variety of "tofu" made from different beans and seeds such as pumpkin seed tofu(Pumfu) and lentil tofu made by a local company called "Bean Boy". We also eat lentils, beans, tempeh, and seitan(a beef alternative that is cheap and easy to make). We add hemp seeds and nutritional yeast to our dishes as well as a variety of nuts and seeds.
I am not a nutritionist and I don't claim to know what is right for your body. I only know what a plant based diet has done for my health!
I put some swag up on my website. These cute tote bags hold 1-2 loaves of bread and feature my logo or my mascot, Crusty! Both designed by little old me using Cricut's Design Space!
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!
With Love and Gratitude,
Molly B
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