I took Tony to an apple orchard last weekend, they were having a "festival" lets just say it was underwhelming and due to the drought and extreme heat the apples weren't good either. So after that we went to the grocery store and bought some apples cause now I had my heart set on pie! I like a combo of granny smith and braeburn and the simple flavor of sugar, cinnamon, flour and butter. I ran the apples through the slicer on my food processor which rendered them a little softer than I am used to. And while it was faster to do them that way, I think I'll stick with hand slicing them because I like a bit of texture left in the apples. And then since I am on this constant search between sweet and savory I made a cheddar crust. I used mostly butter a few tablespoons of lard and about a cup of shredded sharp cheddar cheese. I have to say it was one of my better pie crusts, I might have to stick with the butter lard combo. It had a great rich sharp cheddar flavor which cut through the sweetness in the apples. It wasn't my best apple pie but still pretty good. Yes, I was eating directly from the pan before I took the picture!
Jon made another brisket this weekend-which is always good cause we can eat on it all week. I think he's trying to perfect it before thanksgiving because he wants to make one for Eli and Rudy to take back. (he tries to keep all his bromances happy)
Anyways I have two more days of official work left and 7 days until I can meet Samuel!!!
Oh and on a side note something that I know you both will appreciate. Some may call it "nesting" but I call it "its about damn time" We bought a new dining room table! Finally!! How silly it feels to be so happy about eating at a table vs the counter. I feel so civilized!
Apple pie in your underwear -like i said -civilized!
