Friday, July 22, 2011

~*Friday Finishes*~... and a recipe

Hello Dear Friends! Oh what a day it has been! I've been trying to water the gardens in the morning to beat the heat and prepare the plants well for the hot days. I also try my best to post ~*Friday Finishes*~ in the morning. Today, however, we had to put things on hold for an unexpected doctor's appointment. It seems the kiddo has swimmers ear. Thankfully we were able to get into see the doctor and get some ear drops... so we could get on with our plans for the day... to see Great Grandma, Grandma & Grandpa, and dear Aunt LaVon. After arriving home... I spent a good 45 minutes trying to get the wilted blooms watered... and now I can gladly share these wonderful stitches with you...

These girls are quick & have taken full advantage of the comforting AC... to stay in and STITCH! These two girls have done a most beautiful job stitching up the latest freebie...~*Sunflowers N' Crows*~

From Ranae

Ranae stitched with Gentle Arts Sampler Threads
Brandy, Mulberry, Burnt Orange, Avocado, Apple Cider, Garden Gate and Black Crow
on scrap piece 40ct linen that she coffee dyed before making the pin pillow filled with walnut chips. Oh so lovely!

Pat's is just as equally lovely!

Pat used a piece of fabric that she ordered from a cross stitch magazine. It is 14 count marble Aida. She chose Weeks Chestnut and Curry threads, Gentle Arts Endive, and DMC 3021 and 310... and also used a few black seed beads and a large button from an old button jar.

There has been an incredible response of "Thanks" for this freebie... and I would like to tell you all..."You are most welcome!"

I would like to share something else with you today...


I did some baking last night... even though we have been suffering with triple digit temperatures for over a week now... at least! This was well worth heating up the kitchen for!

This is Zucchini Pie! Have you ever heard of it? I hadn't... and guess I should tell you now that I only ate one small bite. I know it is good though because my DH Tony, Mom, StepDad, and Sister have all told me so. Well, that one small bite I had was really good & I only didn't have more because I try very VERY VERY hard to stick to my diet. Well, that and I also made Zucchini Bread last night that I had a few more nibbles of.

This recipe if from a church cookbook my dear friend, Marianne, gifted me with a few years ago. Our zucchini is doing very well & the kitchen counter was getting full up... so I was intrigued & wanted to give this a try. The title of the recipe does read...(tastes like apple)... so why not?

It really does taste like apple pie! I didn't share with my taste testers that is was zucchini until after they had their helpings & they were all amazed.

Zucchini Pie (tastes like apple)

1 double crust 9 inch pastry
4 c. zucchini, cut into 1/8 inch slices
3/4 c. sugar
2 Tbsp.Minute tapioca
4 Tbsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. nutmeg
2 tsp. cornstarch
2 tsp. butter

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Line pie pan with pastry. Combine remaining ingredients except butter. Pour into pie shell and dot with butter. Put on top crust and cut slits in it. Brush with milk and sprinkle a little sugar on top. Bake at 400 degree oven for 55 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake 10 minutes longer. (I didn't bake mine quite this long... just watch for when your crust is golden brown.)

Trust me... you will LOVE it! The crusts of the two I baked had a nice caramel bottom. I even cheated & used store bought crust.

Wishing you warm smiles...

Betty

17 comments:

  1. I love the crows and the pie looks pretty good too. Is that crow your pattern?

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  2. Thank you & yes... the ~*Sunflowers N' Crows*~ is a freebie pattern you can find in the previous post. :)

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  3. What pretty finishes of your Sunflowers n Crows pattern.
    I had never heard of zucchini pie before reading about it here on your blog. My hubby likes to bake and will be trying this recipe this weekend. Thank you!
    Warm Regards,
    Susan B., Western MA

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  4. I love your crows! Can't wait to try the pie ~ I need more recipes w/zuchinni in them besides zuchinni bread & fried zuchinni ~ so thanks so much for sharing! Have a great weekend!

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  5. i really love the crow pattern..cant wait to stitch it by myself too..the pie looks really so yummy.thank you for the recipe too xx

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  6. Thank you Betty, for the pie recipe! Will give it a try as zukes are plentyful! Lee/WV

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  7. These are all so pretty....nice work ladies! What a great idea Ranae had to use walnut chips to fill her pillow! ~Kriss~

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  8. Pretty finishes to admire today!
    Hope the kiddo is doing better :)

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  9. This pie sounds intriguing! I can't wait to try it.
    I love the finishes today...both did a super job!
    Courtney

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  10. Betty ~
    Swimmer's ear ~ ouch! I remember the pain it caused my boys. I hope it clears up quickly!
    The pie sounds intriguing, but I'm not much of a baker and even if I made it, no one would eat it but me and I sure don't need it!
    Great finishes!
    Hugs :)
    Lauren

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  11. Love both versions of your little crow pattern....has me itching to break the cranky crow's rule of no more than 3 wip's at once....Pie looks yummy ~ gotta find me some zucchini!! Have a wonderful weekend - hope some of the rain we're getting heads your way! Smiles & Hugs ~ Robin

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  12. Lovely finishes ladies!
    The pie looks yummy also!

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  13. Hi Betty~

    The girls did a wonderful job on your sweet freebie pattern.

    Your pie looks wonderful. I will have to try making one. We always have way too much zucchini.

    Hope the kiddo is feeling better soon!!

    Enjoy your weekend~Becky

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  14. The jobs and the pie look delicious.Thank you ladies

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  15. That is a beautiful finish, she did a beautiful job on it.

    Debbie

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  16. Geez. I haven't printed the chart yet and these stitchers have it stitched and finished!

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