We just got in sweetened coconut at our market. I could not wait to make Coconut cream pie. One thing about making Coconut Cream pie–once you start there is no turning back. You must cook the filling and cover it immediately with meringue and bake in the oven. Whew. I can’t wait to try this pie. I will make sure I save the Butcher a piece. [amd-zlrecipe-recipe:26][amd-zlrecipe-recipe:26]
I went to Rittman Orchards and picked fresh strawberries. I have not done this since I was a child and forced to do this with my family–child labor laws were not in effect back then. Isn’t it funny how things are much more enjoyable when you, as an adult, decide to do things, compared to when you are a child and forced to do things? I give you afternoon naps as a prime example. What I wouldn’t give for those…
You get a bonus blog this week. Andrew wanted to make a cherry pie and this is the easiest way to get the recipe to him. Hopefully someone else will find this helpful as well. Andrew, this one’s for you! If you are like Andrew and I you will want my grandmother’s secret pie crust recipe. Are you ready? She used Pillsbury Refrigerated pie crusts. Just roll out, fill and bake. Grandma couldn’t make pie crusts either. Trust me, I…
I am not insulting my reading audience. This post is for the birds and bird lovers. I have a backyard with trees and flowers and I love to watch the birds, squirrels and chipmunks. I am especially fond of Cardinals and hummingbirds. In our landscaping we have a Service Berry Tree right up against our deck. Every year from Memorial Day through the 4th of July the birds, especially the cardinals, have a feast on the berries. It wouldn’t…