Sunday, May 3, 2026

Ricotta Apple Pie


Ricotta Apple Pie

I'd call this a cake or pastry, not sure the term pie fits.
2 large tart apples cored and peeled.
Half of one sliced, the rest diced small.
1 cup ricotta cheese, 2 eggs, 1/4 cup milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract,
3/4 cup sugar, 2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder,
and a pinch of salt. 2 teaspoons cinnamon, and
2 tablespoons butter sliced thin.

Butter an 8x8 inch baking dish and set aside.
Mix by hand the ricotta cheese, eggs, milk, and vanilla.
Add in the sugar and mix thoroughly.
Add flour, salt, and baking powder and mix well.
Stir in diced apples. Add mixture to a buttered
8x8 baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the cinnamon.
Arrange sliced apples on top, dot with butter,
sprinkle remaining cinnamon and sprinkle with sugar.
Bake in preheated oven at 350 F for 35 to 45 minutes.
A slice of this and some fresh coffee, just the ticket.

Saturday, May 2, 2026

Asian Seared Tuna Steaks


Asian Seared Tuna Steak



have a good one
might get some frost tonight, cover tender plants

Friday, May 1, 2026

A Baby Cottontail Rabbit


A Baby Cottontail Rabbit

This year we were surprised that the chipmunks
living here weren't eating the strawberries
which have escaped and are spreading happily.
The other day we discovered a baby
cottontail rabbit eating the strawberries.
There are lots of other plants for the rabbit
to eat around here but was surprised
the cottontail was hiding under a large
juniper plant and coming out to eat strawberries.
Happy May 1st to you all. 

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Wild Violets


Wild Violets

Wild violets are blooming at the corner
of our street like they always have.
I't nice to see dependable habits in nature.
Monday and Tuesday we got 1.5 inch of rain.
All the native plants and all the people are thankful.