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You are here: Home / Lifestyle / A La Mood

September 7, 2010

A La Mood

My favorite time of day is cocktail hour. Not only because of the cocktails, conversation and anticipation of dinner, but because of the lighting mood:

Shadows, shadows everywhere

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This house in particular has excellent shadows come 5PM

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But don’t forget the cocktails!

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Dinner tonight did indeed involve bourbon. And cinnamon. And APPLES!

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Local Pork with an Apple Bourbon Sauce + Hazelberry Green Beans

[Please read the rest of this post in a Southern colonial’s accent!]

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The pork we acquired from the market and it was local, pasture-raised and very tasty.

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Matt pan-seared them in a pan of canola oil so they had an excellent crust.

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I was in charge of the apple “sauce”. I cut up 2 big apples into slices and chunks and put them in water on medium heat. You just keep letting the water evaporate and adding more until the apples are nice and soft

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Pouring in heavy hands of bourbon along the way!

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Plus cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. You’ll know it’s ready when you’re ready to eat it!

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The green beans were local too

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We toasted some whole hazelnuts in a dry pan, removed them and chopped them. The beans were then sautéed in a little olive oil and then stirred with cranberries, hazelnuts, salt and pepper when they were tender enough to eat.

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Delicious!

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I do declare that food is meant to be enjoyed with alcohol. Seriously, the thought of a glass of water with this meal was so very unappealing. So we cracked open a beer. A taste for me, a pour for him.

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If you thought that was the end of the apples, think again…!

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Pie For Two

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Oh my heavens, two of my very favorites at once!

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Matt made an apple pie for two….or one if you’re extra hungry! He sez:

In making this pie, I tested out some Great Harvest recipes, so unfortunately I can’t share the actual recipes with you!  However, as an example, I found this recipe which I have adapted below for a pint size pie. You can make this in just about any dish – ramekins, mini soufflés, basically anything that’s glass or ceramic.

The crust for the mini pie was made from 1 full-size crust, cut in half.  It was more than enough crust for our dishes (which are about 6″ in diameter).  Here’s an adapted recipe:

Pint Size Pie
  • 2 c. whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 c. sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 stick cold butter
  • 1/4 c. water
  • dash o’ lemon juice

Mix the dry ingredients together, and then cut in the butter until it incorporates into pea-sized chunks.  Then begin adding your liquids (it’s not a bad idea to use ice cold water) until the dough just barely clumps up.  It should still be barely crumbly.  Refrigerate for at least an hour before shaping.  The whole point of baked goods like pie crusts and biscuits, which are basically in the same family, is that you want the flour to encase little pieces of butter so that when it bakes, you get flaked layers of buttery dough.  So make everything cool and keep those hot hands off of it!

To make the filling, just combine all these ingredients together:

  • 2 c. thinly sliced apples
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • dash nutmeg
  • 1 tbsp. maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch

Cut the pie crust in half, roll it out, and place in your greased mini-pie container.  To grease mine I took an empty butter wrapper and rubbed it around the inside.  Place your pie crust in the dish, and working quickly make sure it’s evenly distributed.  Pour in the appley mess, and then make your pie topping.  We went with a lattice, but you could do pretty much anything.  I also like the kind that covers the entire top with just a few slits in it.  The internet has lots of videos on how to make a pie top.

Bake at 350* for around 30-40 mins, but don’t be surprised if you have to go much longer.  My thought is you should pretty much bake it just until the crust begins burning, especially if you’re using fresh apples because they’ll need a long bake to break them down.

Happy baking!

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Before we ate pie, we went on a 30 minute walk!! After all, walking  is good for digestion!!

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Wish I could say this was the most delicious pie ever, but sadly, it wasn’t. The crust was a bit tough and the filling a bit flat. But it did taste delicious! And the effort that went in was the best!

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KERF half

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MY GOSH where was the vanilla ice cream!! I almost put my fork down to go buy some on the spot. But I settled for a flute of milk instead.

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When round II of this pie crust makes an appearance later this week, there will be ice cream involved!

G’night!

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  1. Michelle @ Give Me the Almond Butter says

    September 7, 2010 at 8:22 pm

    OMigoodness. You didn’t just do that. Okay, Kath. I think you are finally convincing me that Autumn is okay with all of these pumpkin, squashes, and apple delicacies.

    Reply
  2. Lindsey @ Gingerbread Bagels says

    September 7, 2010 at 8:22 pm

    The apple bourbon sauce looks amazing, as does the pork. YUM! And that pie is too cute! 🙂 I want you to make me dinner please. 🙂

    Reply
  3. Beth @ Beth's Journey to Thin says

    September 7, 2010 at 8:22 pm

    Uhm WOW! I don’t know which looks better – the pork or the baby apple pies!! Makers Mark is one of my all time favorites, but I like it with gingerale in a mixed drink… never tried cooking with it!

    Reply
  4. Wendy @ Seriously Sassy says

    September 7, 2010 at 8:22 pm

    Yeah, that pie is pretty much the cutest thing I’ve ever seen.

    Reply
  5. Brittany (A Healthy Slice of Life) says

    September 7, 2010 at 8:22 pm

    That mini pie is the cutest thing EVER!! Oh I love it and it makes me happy for fall 🙂

    The rest of your meal looked pretty incredible as well… Now I’m hungry again! YUM!

    Reply
  6. Erin says

    September 7, 2010 at 8:23 pm

    Yum! I LOVE autumn and this just sums up the reasons — apples and cinnamon. I’ve been making tons of apple products lately to use up my farm finds and applesauce is next on the list. So far: apple pancakes, apple muffins and stewed apples. 😀

    Reply
  7. Evan Thomas says

    September 7, 2010 at 8:24 pm

    I love the dinner/dessert theme. And that is a mighty impressive pie!

    Reply
  8. Caitlin (EatFeats) says

    September 7, 2010 at 8:24 pm

    That pie is adorable! And your apple sauce looks realllly good. I may have to try that because it sounds like I cannot mess it up!

    Reply
  9. Heather @ Side of Sneakers says

    September 7, 2010 at 8:25 pm

    That pie is adorable!!! It’s super cute AND looks like it tastes amazing too 😉

    Reply
  10. Estela @ Weekly Bite says

    September 7, 2010 at 8:25 pm

    What an incredible dinner!! Living in Virginia… there’s something about eatin’ on the porch with an amazing meal and a bit of booze 🙂 Soooo good!

    Nite 🙂

    Reply
  11. Mary @ Bites and Bliss says

    September 7, 2010 at 8:26 pm

    Such a cute apple pie for two!! Too bad the crust wasn’t 100% there..but like you said, it was still delicious at least!

    Reply
  12. Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says

    September 7, 2010 at 8:28 pm

    That pie is so pretty! It makes up for the taste. 🙂

    Reply
  13. Tina says

    September 7, 2010 at 8:28 pm

    What a fabulous fall meal!!! You guys sure are finding excellent ways to use up those apples. 😀

    Reply
  14. Kristy @ KristyRuns.com says

    September 7, 2010 at 8:29 pm

    Cutest. Pie. Ever. It wasn’t perfect the first time around, but I’m willing to see y’all make a few more attempts to get it juuuust right. 😉 As long as you share your secrets, of course!

    Reply
  15. Katryn@RampantCuisine says

    September 7, 2010 at 8:29 pm

    Yep, you’re doing the impossible…making me excited for Autumn! So many Fall foods and flavors in one meal! Beautiful. 🙂

    Reply
  16. Nancy @ The Wife of a Dairyman says

    September 7, 2010 at 8:35 pm

    That is the CUTEST little pie I’ve ever seen! And LOVE the milk to go with it of course:)

    Reply
  17. Stacey@http://stacey-healthylife.blogspot.com/ says

    September 7, 2010 at 8:35 pm

    Love those green beans. That pie is the cutest pie, sorry it wasn’t the best.

    Reply
  18. Amanda @ The Hungry Wanderers says

    September 7, 2010 at 8:38 pm

    I love our OMB glasses 🙂 They’re such a perfect size!

    So sad I wasn’t able to come down with Justin this weekend. Hopefully we can meet up some time in October or December when we’re close by again!

    Reply
  19. Wei-Wei says

    September 7, 2010 at 8:39 pm

    Fall fall fall fall fall fall fall fall falllllllllllllllllllllll. Oh my gosh. I love fall.

    Reply
  20. Chelsey says

    September 7, 2010 at 8:45 pm

    Yum!!!! How delicious! Your green beans look so “fallish”!

    Reply
  21. notyet100 says

    September 7, 2010 at 8:46 pm

    i always enjoy reading ur post ,they make me feel so happy

    Reply
  22. lynn (The Actors Diet) says

    September 7, 2010 at 8:46 pm

    GORGEOUS DINNER!!! and i did read it with a southern accent too!

    Reply
  23. Maria @ Kale and Cupcakes says

    September 7, 2010 at 8:47 pm

    oh my. I might just need to make the husband and me a similar meal – pork and apple pie??? What’s better than that???

    Reply
  24. Rachel (Two Healthy Plates) says

    September 7, 2010 at 8:48 pm

    That looks like the most amazing meal ever – especially all of the apple parts! That pie is the cutest little pie I’ve ever seen! I want one!

    Reply
  25. Valerie @ City|Life|Eats says

    September 7, 2010 at 8:48 pm

    All these apple posts are totally helping me get over my sadness about summer ending and instead I am totally excited for apples and fall 🙂

    Reply
  26. Colleen says

    September 7, 2010 at 8:49 pm

    I love apple season. Your baby apple pie is adorable!

    Reply
  27. Jean@RoastedRootsandPumpkinSpice says

    September 7, 2010 at 8:51 pm

    That pork with that sauce.. looks AMAZING. I love how you are incorporating apples in every dish. Guess you took home alot from the recent apple picking!

    Reply
  28. Laura (Starloz) says

    September 7, 2010 at 8:52 pm

    ohh apples are so delicious & those beans look just incredible.

    Reply
  29. Ariffa says

    September 7, 2010 at 8:54 pm

    ahh how beautiful was your dinner! loovely. I am however sad to report that our dinner twinnishness has come to an end, I had eggs =P

    Reply
  30. Heather says

    September 7, 2010 at 8:54 pm

    aahh! how cute is your pie! love it!
    That is als my favorite time of day. we have big windows in our bedroom and in the late afternoon we get great natural lighting in there and I love it!

    Reply
  31. kate says

    September 7, 2010 at 8:58 pm

    Milks a good ice cream substitute but its still not the same!

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  32. megs says

    September 7, 2010 at 8:58 pm

    love it! What a gorgeous meal.

    Reply
  33. Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:03 pm

    This is the cutest post of all time. Makes me want to drink sweet tea on the plantation!! The apple pie is adorable too 🙂

    Reply
  34. Jessica @ The Process of Healing says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:08 pm

    That pie is too cute!!!!

    Reply
  35. Faith @ lovelyascharged says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:08 pm

    This whole post looks FAB! I can’t wait for brown sugar and apple oats!

    Reply
  36. holly @ couchpotatoathlete says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:09 pm

    I love your dinner! It looks lovely. And the pie, even if it didn’t taste the best, looks freakin adorable. I love the basketweave top 🙂

    Reply
  37. Stacey says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:13 pm

    Yummo! Love the shadows and the dinner involving bourbon and apples 😀 The southern accent gave it a nice little twist too!

    Reply
  38. Alexa @ The Girl In Chucks says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:26 pm

    That may, in fact, be the best meal I have ever seen!

    Reply
  39. Rebekah @ Rebeltarian says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:27 pm

    That pie is adorable…too bad it didn’t taste great…

    Reply
  40. Liza @ Health Nutting says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:27 pm

    🙂 That pie is so cute!!! And looks so professional and delicious! I agree, apple pie is intended to be served with vanilla ice cream!

    Reply
  41. Hannah says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:28 pm

    Just so you know, if I ever have kids, I’m calling my firstborn Hazelberry 😀

    Reply
  42. Lisa @bakebikeblog says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:28 pm

    ooooh how wonderful!
    And we had pork for dinner last night too! I served with a ‘warm cabbage salad’ cooked with seame oil, garlic, ginger, tamari, lemon juice and coriander. A tasty combination!

    Reply
  43. Kelsey @ Clean Teen Kelsey says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:29 pm

    Your dinners are always so awesome, Kath! That pie is so cute; what a great idea of Matt’s!

    Reply
  44. katie says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:30 pm

    did you use regular whole wheat flour, or whole wheat pastry flour? I wonder if using whole wheat pastry flour would result in a lighter crust for you guys.

    Reply
    • Kath says

      September 8, 2010 at 8:24 am

      All we had in the house was WW, but I agree pastry would be better!

      Reply
  45. J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:34 pm

    LOL, I imagined the post from that caveat on with the southern colonial accent 😆 Apple goes SO well with pork, YUM! Those chops looked flavorful.

    That pie is adorable! Love the weaving on top. 🙂

    Jenn

    Reply
  46. christina cadden says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:36 pm

    mmm, it all looks so good!

    Reply
  47. Krystina says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:37 pm

    That sauce and the green beans sound so amazing and autumnal.

    Reply
  48. Rosie says

    September 7, 2010 at 9:54 pm

    Try whole wheat pastry flour for your pie crust. It has less gluten so won’t be as tough as your regular ww crust did. Just my 2 cents… 🙂

    Reply
  49. Jasmine @ Eat Move Write says

    September 7, 2010 at 10:18 pm

    Sorry it wasn’t the “best pie ever.” There seemed to be a lot of room in the crust. I’m sure he’ll get it right next time. It doesn’t feel like fall yet to me. I can’t imagine cooking apple for dinner. Not quite yet!

    Reply
  50. Cara Craves... says

    September 7, 2010 at 10:21 pm

    That’s the cutest little pie!

    Reply
  51. Katie @ peacebeme says

    September 7, 2010 at 10:27 pm

    Cocktail hour is my favorite time of day too! It’s the only time I can relax (and not just because of the cocktail! 😉 ). I usually skip through a lot of the food pics, but my boyfriend would love this recipe – he loves his bourbon!

    Reply
  52. erica says

    September 7, 2010 at 10:54 pm

    oooh. the apple pie for 2 looks so cute and delicious!

    Reply
  53. Camille says

    September 7, 2010 at 11:02 pm

    That pie is adorable!
    You guys always make the most beautiful, gourmet looking meals!
    Mad props!

    Reply
  54. Danielle says

    September 7, 2010 at 11:07 pm

    Hi Kath, I love your blog…I was wondering if you had any idea when the 2011 date and location for Healthy Living Summit would be posted? Keep blogging! I check it relgiously : )

    Reply
    • Kath says

      September 8, 2010 at 8:24 am

      We haven’t even thought about it yet! Don’t worry – you have time.

      Reply
  55. Jessica@tastyandtrim says

    September 7, 2010 at 11:12 pm

    That entire meal looks incredible! That apple pie is by far the cutest pie I have ever seen 🙂 You got me in the mood for some apples, yum!

    Reply
  56. Katherine says

    September 7, 2010 at 11:28 pm

    Yum! That meal looks so insane and delicious. I firmly believe that there is nothing that Maker’s Mark cannot make more delicious!

    Reply
  57. Lesley says

    September 7, 2010 at 11:44 pm

    The pie looks amazing!

    Reply
  58. Mimi says

    September 8, 2010 at 12:05 am

    I love that shadowy time, but I’m sad to think it will come at 3 p.m., not 5 p.m. in a few weeks! Urg. If you get time, check out my Bondi Band giveaway tomorrow!

    Reply
  59. Elise says

    September 8, 2010 at 12:22 am

    that pie is so adorable that i’m almost not sure i’d be able to eat it. emphasis on the almost, because i’m pretty sure it’d be gone in the blink of an eye!

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  60. Hillary [Nutrition Nut on the Run] says

    September 8, 2010 at 1:24 am

    I would have guessed your favorite time of day to be morning/breakfast/oat time.

    What an adorable pie – mmm! fall <3

    Reply
  61. Marina says

    September 8, 2010 at 1:27 am

    I tried pork with cherries, and dried fruit, and I can’t wait to make this recipe with apples.
    The idea with green beans is also amazing.

    Reply
  62. Heidi - apples under my bed says

    September 8, 2010 at 2:15 am

    dinner = wow, amazing! love the idea of making the apples like that to have with pork
    dessert = so so pretty 🙂 shame it wasnt the best, but oh well
    Heidi xo

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  63. Little Bookworm says

    September 8, 2010 at 4:08 am

    Love the apple pie – it looks great! 🙂

    Reply
  64. Kori says

    September 8, 2010 at 4:38 am

    Your dinner looks AWESOME, and your apple pie looks so adorable! I also love the shadows. 🙂 I hope you have a fantastic Wednesday!

    Reply
  65. Gree says

    September 8, 2010 at 5:17 am

    What a great looking meal, I love the addition of the bourbon to the applesauce, I bet it adds a deeper flavor. And that pie was adorable!

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  66. Lauren says

    September 8, 2010 at 5:21 am

    This lovely meal makes me crave fall weather! Everything about it just screams autumn to me. I especially love the apple pie for two. I just posted a recipe for individual peanut butter cheesecakes, and there’s just something about a mini pie or cake that makes me happy :).

    Reply
  67. Simply Life says

    September 8, 2010 at 5:53 am

    wow, that meal looks amazing and like you could easily spend a ton on it in a restaurant – nice work!

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  68. Nicole, RD says

    September 8, 2010 at 6:42 am

    Had me fooled…sure looks like the best apple pie ever! What a perfect size 🙂 Cute!!

    Reply
  69. Kelly says

    September 8, 2010 at 6:44 am

    Did Matt put bourbon in the pie crust? Brad made apple pie once from a Alton Brown recipe that called for apple brandy. I agree with you about the vanilla ice cream. Apple pie a la mode is the absolute best!

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    • Kath says

      September 8, 2010 at 8:25 am

      No, but that sounds amazing

      Reply
  70. Laura (spokesnoats says

    September 8, 2010 at 6:47 am

    Boy, you two really know how to make every day special 🙂 I am inspired!

    Reply
  71. Alaina @ The Jogging Concierge says

    September 8, 2010 at 7:02 am

    What a cute little pie! And the dinner looks delicious! I think pork will be on the menu soon 🙂

    Yah for fall!!

    Reply
  72. Astrid says

    September 8, 2010 at 7:03 am

    The little pies just zoomed up to the top of my weekend baking list. I’ve been looking for more 100% wheat recipes for the family and this fits the bill. I use my Vitamix to quickly process wheat kernels into flour and continue on with a recipe – it doesn’t get much fresher. Does Matt grind his own wheat at home?

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    • Kath says

      September 8, 2010 at 8:25 am

      He doesn’t, but I didn’t realize you could make it in the vita-mix. Sure would be fresh1

      Reply
      • Astrid says

        September 8, 2010 at 8:56 am

        You’ll need to use the speical dry grinding container for wheat and oat kernels, not the t regular smoothie container…we bought the whole shebang a few weeks ago and I’ve used both containers almost daily for wet and dry purposes.

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  73. Mom says

    September 8, 2010 at 7:06 am

    Love the rug! Pie is darling.

    Reply
  74. Whitney says

    September 8, 2010 at 7:06 am

    I can’t decide which looks better, the pie or the pork. Good thing you ate both!! Apple pies are quite possibly the best part of Fall.

    Reply
  75. RhodeyGirl Tests says

    September 8, 2010 at 7:09 am

    I was about to say that ice cream would definitely make the pie better, but you beat me to it!

    I DID read all of this post with the accent you suggested, and it was just LOVELY, dahling!

    Reply
    • Kath says

      September 8, 2010 at 8:25 am

      yay 🙂

      Reply
  76. Annie@stronghealthyfit says

    September 8, 2010 at 7:10 am

    That meal looks amazing. You two are so gourmet! And Matt is the most impressive husband ever 🙂

    Reply
  77. Sarah @ Sarah's Shaping Up says

    September 8, 2010 at 8:12 am

    You know it’s a legit recipe when there’s Maker’s Mark involved. 😉

    Reply
  78. Rachel S says

    September 8, 2010 at 8:20 am

    Looks like an amazing meal! I love any kind of cooked apples, so that sauce looks delicious. The mini apple pie is so cute! It’s too bad it didn’t quite live up to expectations. But now you’ve inspired me to start baking with apples again!

    Reply
  79. Cathy Breit says

    September 8, 2010 at 9:26 am

    Dinner looks amazing..(as usual:)) Just wanted to say that I have a small artisan baking and pastry business…so if you have any questions about pastry don’t be afraid to shoot me an email! 🙂

    Reply
  80. Michelle @ Turning Over a New Leaf says

    September 8, 2010 at 10:11 am

    Ah! Your dinner looks so wonderful! And I can tell the produce is starting to transition into the fall. I love it! I love fall recipes!

    Reply
  81. Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says

    September 8, 2010 at 11:18 am

    Your dinner makes me want to start eating pork again! It’s such a perfect fall meal!

    Reply
  82. Meaghan says

    September 8, 2010 at 11:37 am

    that pie looks amazing! yummm!

    Reply
  83. diana @ i can eat, can't i? says

    September 8, 2010 at 11:43 am

    hiiii, first time commenting here! your little pie is way too cute to eat it !!! vanilla ice cream would have made this whole thing complete!!

    Reply
  84. Janna L says

    September 8, 2010 at 12:19 pm

    Hi Kath, I am a new(er) reader from Dillon, MT and I was wondering about how you infuse milk into your food routine. I haven’t noticed (at least in the last month) too many milk additions with the exception of the above mention of ice cream and a glass of milk with your pie.
    My husband and I drink A LOT of skim milk (sometimes almost 2 gallons a week). He likes his with chocolate syrup – mine goes down the shoot plain and white.

    Just wondering your opinion on milk and the benifits of drinking it versus soy or rice (or almond?) milk.

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    • Kath says

      September 8, 2010 at 3:49 pm

      Dillon MT!! Are you related to Great Harvest at all? We came to Dillon last fall for our discovery day and we will be back for 3 weeks sometime next year!

      I don’t DRINK a lot of milk, but I do cook my oats with it everyday and use it in smoothies or sometimes for cereal. I don’t really drink it because I don’t find it that filling – I’d rather chew my food (just had some milk with a granola bar mashed in for a snack!)

      I highly recommend organic/grass-fed milk. I don’t like rice / almond milk because there isn’t much protein in them so they’re more like water to me, but I like their taste OK. Soy is the best comparable to cows milk and I get it on occasion because I like the taste of the vanilla kind. But ultimately cow’s milk (organic) is my choice.

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      • Janna says

        September 14, 2010 at 10:09 am

        Hi Kath (just getting back to you after a mini-vacation) –
        I am not “related” to the corporate office for Great Harvest, but I did work at the Great Harvest in Billings, MT for 20 of the best months of my life. I call those the “full” months in my life since we got a free loaf of bread each week and all the left over scones. My favorite breads: Dakota and Cheesy Potato. 🙂 My husband is student teaching in Dillon and I am working with at-risk youth at Youth Challenge Academy. I read your blog every morning after sorting emails in the morning; I appreciate your candor about food and your honesty with portions. As a “once bitten” member of Weight Watchers I know how important portion control is.
        Thanks for the info on milk. I know it’s important but I am trying to figure out how to infuse it without just drinking it! you gave me some great ideas!

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  85. whitney says

    September 8, 2010 at 12:46 pm

    this post is indescribable.

    Honestly I say this all the time your food is amazing. I would eat at your restaurant every night.

    I’m jealous of your lifestyle’s!!

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  86. jamie @ jamelafamela says

    September 8, 2010 at 1:19 pm

    that pie looks perfect! I can’t believe that was handmade!

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  87. Tammy says

    September 8, 2010 at 1:26 pm

    I have tried many different whole wheat pie crust recipes and this is by far THE BEST it is flaky and yummy just like a reg. one – I use Trader Joe’s White Whole Wheat Four – or grind my own any way try it out: http://www.kingarthurflour.com/recipes/blueberry-pie-with-a-twist-recipe
    I have never used the buttermilk powder 😉

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  88. Sana says

    September 8, 2010 at 2:51 pm

    That pie must be the most adorable thing I have ever seen! Your house has some really awesome shadows!!

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  89. Ryane says

    September 8, 2010 at 6:43 pm

    Haha, when you said to read in a colonial southern accent, I couldn’t help but think of this SNL skit: http://www.hulu.com/watch/4109/saturday-night-live-colonel-angus-comes-home

    If Matt hasn’t already seen this…. well then it’s a must.

    ps. CUTE PIE!

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    • Kath says

      September 8, 2010 at 7:39 pm

      OH. MY. GOSH. HILARIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  90. Maggie says

    September 8, 2010 at 7:02 pm

    Omg. Kath, that little pie. I. DIE.

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  91. Ally @ Girl in Her Kitchen says

    September 9, 2010 at 7:00 pm

    I am making almost the exact same dinner tonight except substitute the green beans for some slow cooked cabbage! Yum!

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