As always this time of year I get excited to bake. So thought it would be time for me to finally take the pie class I missed from the baking series
at the New School of Cooking .
It was a nice refresher and I always learn wonderful tips there.
I made Pumkin with a ginger crumble on top.
The others we learned were: Apple, sour cream apple, pear, maple buttermilk & pecan.
I think my favorite was a dried apricot, which sounds strange but taste a bit like minced meat (without the meat) Close second favorite was the maple buttermilk. Funny because those were the two that sounded the least tasty to me. I am going to try them out again for Thanksgiving.
In other exciting news, JB built me a raised garden bed!!
I cant even begin to explain how excited I am to garden again.
We planted winter crops, (for California) Brussel Sprouts, Lettuce, Daikon Radish, Purple & Red heriloom carrots, beets and left a spot for either Kale or Cabbage.
We have been very interested in planting edibles everywhere we can.
I found two great books on edibles that I am loving. First by Yvette who I know from germinators (garden group).
Second is the classic Sunset book, which is always a fabulous resource.
Next up on our list: chickens!
3 comments:
maple buttermilk whaaaaa?? can you post the recipe for that, pretty please?
chickens!! sounds fun, but watch out for the roosters, they can be meanies... my parents have had chickens for years now and sometimes you get a rooster that attacks- and unfortunately theirs have eyes for the boys :/... but fresh eggs are the best!!!
Not to worry Lily, no roosters allowed in Pasadena City limits. We will be all hens in our house.
Poor JB! even the animals are female.
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