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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
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 Posted - Sep 03 2007 : 6:54:15 PM
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| I had one of the nicest days I've had in a long time today - very relaxing. That crisp feel of fall was in the air which is a nice change from the humid weather we've been having lately. DH had the day off (rare) and we got up late, I cooked a big pot of rolled oats and we had a leisurly breakfast. After that, I started a Crock Pot full of vegetable soup for dinner. Then, we went out and did some yard work together and cleaned out the cabinets in our RV, to ready for his trip to Sedona. When we finished that, we went berry picking and picked enough blackberries for four pies. I froze three bags and made a big fat pie out of the rest. Just a nice, leisurly day with the promise of autumn, my favorite season, soon to come. Good thing I experience that today, because, tomorrow, I have to set up for the WW Fair, and that lasts 17 days! No leisure then!!! |
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
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Carol Sue
True Blue Farmgirl
4033 Posts
Carol Sue
Washingtonian
USA
4033 Posts |
Posted - Sep 03 2007 : 8:49:55 PM
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yummo girlfriend, blackberry pie. I am so glad that you had a nice relaxing day. I hope you sell lots and lots and lots and have a great time at the fair.
Carol Sue
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
3579 Posts |
Posted - Sep 03 2007 : 9:30:14 PM
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What a beautiful day. Those days remind us of why we do what we farmgirls do. It sounds lovely - AND tasty! Enjoy that fair!!!
XOXO, Libbie
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junkjunkie
True Blue Farmgirl
1306 Posts
Judy
Lawrenceville
NJ
USA
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Posted - Sep 04 2007 : 05:33:44 AM
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That does sound like a wonderful day. With the weather getting cooler, it puts you in the mood to 'nest' and do homey things. The pie sounds yummy along with the oatmeal and soup! Have fun at the fair!
"To have life in focus, we must have death in our field of vision." Benedictine monk John Main |
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paradiseplantation
True Blue Farmgirl
1277 Posts
julie
social springs community
Louisiana
USA
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Posted - Sep 04 2007 : 06:44:16 AM
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Hi, Sherri! What a special gift! I'm trying to work more leisure time into my life. Between the farm, the animals, my dh, my job and all the other little things, it's tough! And, ooohh, I can almost smell and taste that pie!
from the hearts of paradise... |
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
Posted - Sep 04 2007 : 07:55:48 AM
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| Well ladies I have to tell you the pie WAS delicious!! (I hope my WW leader is not in this forum!). I had a small piece and appreciated every bite. I got a Kitchen Aid mixer not too long ago and I had never tried making crust with it before but I did this time and it was the best crust I had ever made. You just put the shortening, flour and salt in the mixer and put it on low until the shortening mixes into the flour in a cornmeal consistency, then dump in an egg and some ice water and in about 10 seconds, you have perfect crust. No cutting in the shortening by hand - big trouble, now I'll make pies all the time. |
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Lizabeth
True Blue Farmgirl
560 Posts
Washington
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Posted - Sep 10 2007 : 6:59:35 PM
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Sherri, I am curious which attachment you used for the crust? the one that is flat but has a bunch of holes cut in it? (I usually use this for creaming shortening for cookies... I never thought to use it for crust!)
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
3659 Posts
Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
3659 Posts |
Posted - Sep 11 2007 : 12:14:51 AM
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| Yep, that's the one I used - worked like a charm. |
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Across the Fence: Productive and enjoyable day! |
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Productive and enjoyable day!
