And take last Saturday...I was baking the annual apple pie. No, I took no notice of the day I made last year's apple pie. Would you like to guess how far apart the two events were? Same day. One year apart. Weird. I am.
Baking apple pies from scratch...homemade crust and all...is such a labor intensive affair that it can't be allowed to go unnoticed. Isn't it pretty? Much prettier than last year's photo, too, I think.
I also baked that apple cake that Chocolatechic was talking about last Saturday. Mine was just as pretty as hers except a little darker. Okay, a lot darker and that's why I didn't share a photo because, oh all right, I burned it. How you ask? I was blogging. That's right...blogging. A girl can't do it all all the time. Gheesshhh. Anyway, this is just to testify that, even though it was slightly burned, it was still moist with those cinnamony pockets of apple goodness...special. If you bake one, yours will be very pretty and tasty.
Late yesterday afternoon, I went over to John's house to see how things were going as he is preparing his home to rent. So much to do and the poor man needs my help. I saw it all so clearly. He's overwhelmed with it all. So I am going to be helping him a lot more...he may live to regret this...and that means that I won't be around Blogdom as often. I'll miss being able to check in on you whenever I feel like it. I know that this is not going to be just a week's nor even a month's job, but I hope to be figure out my new schedule soon. I think I might go nuts without you all.
Leaving you with a picture of my autumn leaves in the most lovely shades of silvery sage and salmon...
Enjoy a wonderful Tuesday!
Oooh, love those leaves.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with getting John's house in order (geez, that sounds like such a "strong statement", eh? lol).
You'd better come visit me - you know I can't rant and rave on my own with no feedback. LOL
Kari
That pie looks delicious! Have fun helping John. With the two of you working on it together things should get done much faster than you think. Pop in when you can.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pie, and I know my pies!! That is a pretty strange coincidence. How come you only bake apple pie once a year? I know the apples are plentiful in fall.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to try chocolatechic's apple cake too. I'll try not to forget it's in the oven but I can't promise anything.
- Suzanne
Does someone get apple pie for their birthday...or why is it baked on one special day? I like baking pies...rather, I love EATING pies...so they happen quite frequently around here.
ReplyDeleteWe will miss you in blogland, Vee...but sometimes life gets in the way of blogging. (I'm due for a break soon as well.) Have fun working as a team...you will accomplish much.
What lovely photos! Hurry back soon!
ReplyDeleteI'm smiling Vee, we will see how long you really can be away .. but hey .. .give it a whirl.
ReplyDeleteIt's so great that you are going to help John get his house ready to rent. . .and just think of all the blog material you will be collecting along the way.
I have done the same way with baking and so on and it is quite shocking.
I too am a creature of habit and at times I burn ... no I prefer to say "assure doneness" because of blogging. My blogging patterns too will change now that my husband has returned from Iraq. I admit that it is the hardest transition when he returns. The photo is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThose leaves are beautiful, I have never seen leaves turn those muted tones before.
ReplyDeleteOf course you will be at your grooms side as his help mate. While we will miss you I think it will be a short time because with two of you working together the job will get done twice as fast. Enjoy the process and your time together.
Blessings on the works of your hands, expanded time, energy, and ability to sort and organize as you make way for your new life together.
Yummy looking pie!
ReplyDeleteYou have been Boo-Ed. Come over to my place and see what you get. Happy Halloween.
Simply beautiful photo of simply beautiful leaves!!!!!
ReplyDelete'Tis good to help your help mate. He surly helps you. :-)
Gentle hugs,
Miss Mari-Nanci
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Me too. I make pies from scratch. And the ding-dang crust IS labor intensive! :-)
Gentle hugs,
Miss Mari-Nanci
Oh how I would love to be able to bake a pie. Alas, I tried once about 30 years ago and failed so miserably that I never attempted it again! : )
ReplyDeleteThanks for the picture of the Fall colors! We Arizonans have to live vicariously through our East coast friends!
Hi Vee
ReplyDeleteThe more one bakes the faster it goes -- it's like learning to play a piano. If you bake pies often the crust making becomes quick and easy to do. I use to make a lot of pies but I avoid making them now because of being on a constant diet.....sigh. I wish I had my 30 year old metabolism back ..lol!
Getting a house ready to rent is so labor intensive that I'm sure John will appreciate your help. Go easy on him ;-)
Hugs, Pat
Oh boy does that apple pie look good and I love apple pie.
ReplyDeleteWith the two of you working together it will get done much faster.
Don't be away too long - I will miss you!!
Vee, that pie is gorgeous. As for being too busy to blog as much as you'd like, you don't have to convince me... I completely understand. Life has gotten so busy these days for me too. I hope that it will be a temporary thing for us both. Sounds like hubby needs you and that is definitely top priority. So, off you go with our blessings. Check in when you can... since we're BFFs, I'll be here when you come back.
ReplyDelete:-) Christi (from Charm & Grace, but posting with my artwork username today)
Your pie looks delicious, Vee! I don't like to cook very much but I LOVE to bake! The problem is that I love to eat it too. :) Congrats on your award in your previous post ... well deserved! Good luck with getting John's house ready to rent.
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Lynda
Your pie looks fabulous! I wish I could have a slice and cup of coffee. Also, those leaves look like something begging to be painted. Very neat post!
ReplyDeleteYour pie looks wonderful...I couldn't make a homemade pie if my life depended upon it...It is Mrs. Smith for me all the way
ReplyDeleteOne of the joys of being away from blogging is returning to catch up with everyone. You were my first stop today, Vee. I always enjoy so much your posts.
ReplyDeleteI hope you get that house ready in a hurry, cause I'm going to check in here every day anyway...and I'll bet that cake was just pretending to be burned so no one would eat him...doncha think?
ReplyDeletehugs and hurry back, John needs a nap!
Sandi
My apples are waiting for me...in a cool spot, your pie looks amazing, wonderful, mmm. Would you believe people look at me with "deer in the headlights" as I tell them I only make homemade pie crust, we are a dying breed Vee.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful time helping John, he should come first and we will all be waiting for your return :).
Hugs,
Kathi :)
Hi Vee,
ReplyDeleteOh, those leaves are fabulous! and the pie looks VERY yummy! It is the time for apple baked things, I made apple bread yesterday. Good luck with the house and John!
xoxo~
Abbie
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!
ReplyDeletePlease come over and see my costume!!! For PEA'S Halloween Party on Friday. Are you going?!?
I am soooo cute, and perky, and pretty!!!!!! Stop laughing! This is the Net, ya'know! And a Party is in Virtual Reality, ya' know! Where anything is possible!!!! -giggles-
Happy Halloween hugs,
Miss Mari-Nanci
Hehhhh, and Blogger has still not updated my last entry on 'Smilnsigh' here. Shows my yesterday/Tues. entry. :-(
ReplyDeleteOh well...
Miss Mari-Nanci
Your pie looks so yummy, I want a bite. It is so kind of you to help John with his house. I would like to ask where John is going to live if he rents his home?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful leaves! The pie looks yummy - I haven't baked a pie since last Christmas! Have fun helping John!
ReplyDeleteManuela
Hi Vee,
ReplyDeleteI just got caught up on the blog posts I had missed. As always, I love hearing your "deeper thoughts", and have enjoyed the political conversations you have offered. We just had our election and I am glad the decision was not fraught with as much stress as yours is shaping up to have. These are tumultuous times indeed...
Enjoy your time puttering with John - he seems like such a sweetie, and so sensitive and thoughtful to you. You deserve it, of course...
Looking forward to your return!
Linda
The leaves are pretty, but that apple pie? Perfect crust, and I bet it's delicious. I could go for a slice right about now!
ReplyDeleteMany sweet blessings!
I finally found it!!!! I dug and dug and dug and was about to give up and have to ask you; "What did James Carville say, which you keep saying 'frosted' you?"
ReplyDeleteBut I found it! Yes????????
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Two weeks ago, democratic pundit James Carville delivered a verdict on the 2008 presidential election.
He said that Senator McCain could ‘…call the dogs in, wet the fire and leave the house. The hunt’s over’.
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Yuck! How sweet?!? NOT! According to the "Ragin' Cajun," the American people shouldn't even bother voting.
I see why this 'frosted' you!
Miss Mari-Nanci