....has brought the loss of Maya Angelou. Her presence and words of wisdom will be missed.
In working the "Celebrity Cipher" feature of our newspaper this week, these quotes from Maya Angelou were featured.
"Try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud."
"Nothing can dim the light which shines from within."
A very wise woman!
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Thursday, July 10, 2014
Wednesday, July 9, 2014
Those summer days....
....have a few surprises for us!
Neighbors came for "Pie on the Patio" on the Fourth of July. Of course, there was ice cream for a finishing touch.
The Berry Galette recipe comes from the most recent issue of Dash, the insert that appears in our newspaper on occasion.
BERRY GALETTE
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
1 1/3 cups plus 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 stick (1/2 cup) plus 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
2 Tablespoons sugar, plus 1 teaspoon for sprinkling
1 pound strawberries, hulled and halved
1 heaping cup blueberries
1 large egg white
- Combine lemon juice with enough ice water to make 1/4 cup lemon water. In bowl of a food processor, mix 1 1/3 cups flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and lemon zest until combined. Add 1 stick butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal with peas-sized bits. Drizzle in lemon water and pulse until dough just comes together.
- Scrape dough onto a work surface, then press into a flat disk. Cover tightly with plastic wrap; refrigerate 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. In a large bowl, whisk remaining 2 Tablespoons flour, 2 Tablespoons sugar, and a pinch salt. Add strawberries and blueberries and stir to thoroughly combine, scraping down sides with a rubber spatula.
- Place refrigerated dough on a lightly floured work surface. Roll into a 12-inch round, then transfer to a parchment paper-lined rimmed baking sheet. Mound berry mixture in center leaving a 2-inch border. Gently fold in crust, pleating edges to enclose. Whisk egg white with 1 Tablespoon water, then brush egg mixture over crust and sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon sugar.
- Transfer baking sheet to oven, lower heat to 425 F degrees, and bake until crust is golden, 20-22 minutes. Let cool 15 minutes, then serve warm or at room temperature.
This was the first time that I have used the food processor for making dough, and it really worked out well!
Colander - Strawberries and Cream by Villeroy and Boch.
Before I leave you today, I want to mention my father who was born on this day in 1909. He was a good man who worked hard throughout his life.
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| Blueberries..... |
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| ....became part of this Berry Galette..... |
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| .....and this very juicy Blueberry Pie! |
The Berry Galette recipe comes from the most recent issue of Dash, the insert that appears in our newspaper on occasion.
BERRY GALETTE
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
1 1/3 cups plus 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 stick (1/2 cup) plus 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
2 Tablespoons sugar, plus 1 teaspoon for sprinkling
1 pound strawberries, hulled and halved
1 heaping cup blueberries
1 large egg white
- Combine lemon juice with enough ice water to make 1/4 cup lemon water. In bowl of a food processor, mix 1 1/3 cups flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and lemon zest until combined. Add 1 stick butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal with peas-sized bits. Drizzle in lemon water and pulse until dough just comes together.
- Scrape dough onto a work surface, then press into a flat disk. Cover tightly with plastic wrap; refrigerate 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. In a large bowl, whisk remaining 2 Tablespoons flour, 2 Tablespoons sugar, and a pinch salt. Add strawberries and blueberries and stir to thoroughly combine, scraping down sides with a rubber spatula.
- Place refrigerated dough on a lightly floured work surface. Roll into a 12-inch round, then transfer to a parchment paper-lined rimmed baking sheet. Mound berry mixture in center leaving a 2-inch border. Gently fold in crust, pleating edges to enclose. Whisk egg white with 1 Tablespoon water, then brush egg mixture over crust and sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon sugar.
- Transfer baking sheet to oven, lower heat to 425 F degrees, and bake until crust is golden, 20-22 minutes. Let cool 15 minutes, then serve warm or at room temperature.
This was the first time that I have used the food processor for making dough, and it really worked out well!
Colander - Strawberries and Cream by Villeroy and Boch.
Before I leave you today, I want to mention my father who was born on this day in 1909. He was a good man who worked hard throughout his life.
Thank you for reading. I really appreciate your comments.
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
More summer days....
....bring summer's rewards for hard work in the garden.
Update: The Community Garden at our church has already donated 320 pounds of produce to local food pantries!
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| Green beans from our garden! |
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| All blanched and ready for the freezer. |
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Monday, July 7, 2014
Summer days....
....have been busy days!
Time for picnics....
....or alternate plans for eating indoors, just in case the weather doesn't cooperate....
....enjoying summer's blossoms....
More to follow another day!
China - Wedgewood's Strawberry and Vine
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Time for picnics....
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| Oops! Where is that flatware?:-) |
China - Wedgewood's Strawberry and Vine
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Sunday, July 6, 2014
Sunday, July 6, 2014....
The Mission Focus for today, as listed in the 2014 United Methodist Women Prayer Calendar, is the Friendly Center, Toledo, Ohio.
These words come from Kahil Gibran's The Prophet:
"You give but little when you give of your possessions.
It is when you give of yourself that you truly give."
May this be a blessed day for you!
These words come from Kahil Gibran's The Prophet:
"You give but little when you give of your possessions.
It is when you give of yourself that you truly give."
May this be a blessed day for you!
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
Taking time....
This is a good day to take time to send my Canadian followers the best of Canada Day greetings! I missed doing that yesterday.
The Husband read me a quote last night. "Luck is what you have left over after you've given 100%." Langston Coleman is given credit for those words.
It is also time to take a little time away. Company's coming !
Have a great Wednesday! I will return!
The Husband read me a quote last night. "Luck is what you have left over after you've given 100%." Langston Coleman is given credit for those words.
It is also time to take a little time away. Company's coming !
Have a great Wednesday! I will return!
Tuesday, July 1, 2014
Sometime today....
Oh, my! July 1 already! Summer will be over before we know it!
Sometime today, Louise at monthsofediblecelebrations.blogspot.com will be posting all the links to all the dishes being brought to the picnic! Please join with Louise as you explore many delectable dishes for picnic enjoyment!
Sending wishes for safety to those of you in the path of these storms!
Also, welcome to the new follower! Glad to have you aboard!
Let me know if this "linky" thing doesn't work for you. This is a skill I am still learning.
Thank you for reading. I really appreciate your comments.
Sometime today, Louise at monthsofediblecelebrations.blogspot.com will be posting all the links to all the dishes being brought to the picnic! Please join with Louise as you explore many delectable dishes for picnic enjoyment!
Sending wishes for safety to those of you in the path of these storms!
Also, welcome to the new follower! Glad to have you aboard!
Let me know if this "linky" thing doesn't work for you. This is a skill I am still learning.
Thank you for reading. I really appreciate your comments.
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