Rhubarb Season!...

Yesterday was just what the doctor ordered. In addition to spending quality time with Handsome and the critters and a little "solar therapy", I took advantage of the rhubarb growing in the yard next to the Compass Barn. I brought in enough stems for eight cups of cut rhubarb to make tarts and pies.

I was experimenting with butter in my pie crust for the first batch, creating a lovely, chewy crust for the rhubarb custard tarts, and a mini pie (for Andy who was helping Handsome today). Then I made a shortening crust for the deep dish rhubarb custard pie I made for us.

There were enough tarts that Handsome and I were able to taste them, while still having enough left to gift to my friend, Ann who helped me in the kitchen at work on Tuesday, as well as some for my boss, who can use a little TLC these days. She also loves my homemade Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie clone mix, so I made a batch of cookies for her, too.

I didn't stitch much on the bluebirds, so I'll save that update for another day after I've completed at least one wing. Then you'll have a real sense of how it's going to look. I actually can't wait to start on the fence rail as I have some really fun stitching planned for that! 

I work today and then I'm off until 3 tomorrow. After that, I'll have the entire weekend to relax, stitch, and spend more time with my guy. I'm looking forward to that. See you tomorrow.

Nailed It! - Again...

 

I decided not to begin my post today with a fail. Rather, I'm first sharing the lovely banana bread and dog treats I made yesterday. The dog treats are mashed bananas, vanilla yogurt and ground oatmeal, mixed and dropped by spoonfuls onto parchment paper. I baked them until they were crispy, instead of chewy. Our doggers love them. 

One load of banana bread went up the hill and the other is for here. So, that was the good part of my creative kitchen time the past couple days. Now for the other adventure.

Read the recipe. I mean, really. How darn hard could it be? I let the cream cheese sit at room temp, added the rest of the ingredients and cooled the mixture for a couple hours in the fridge. Then I tried to form the mixture into balls. I used one of those "ejecting" ice cream scoops. BAHAHAHAHA! Then into the freezer overnight.

When I took them out of the freezer, they still weren't hard, but I figured i could easily dip them into the melted chocolate and send them back to the freezer.

THIS is what went into the freezer. I showed the photo to our grandson who replied, "They each have their own little personality." My response was, "They sure do!" Can you see why we love that guy? 

I may make the recipe again, but I think I may make them spread out in a pan next time. On the other hand, there are lots of other recipes in my kitchen. I may just let this one slide. If you make it, I'd love to know how they turn out for you.

Oh, and Handsome said they taste fine...even if they look like they were dropped on the floor. lol

I'm on my way to Primitive Gatherings for Sewcial Sisters today, and then spending the next few days with my sister. I'll be checking in tomorrow from her house. See you later. Gotta run!