Busy Anniversary Day!

Truth be told we celebrated more yesterday. Yesterday we went to the Ann Arbor Farmer's Market, got some great produce, poked around in KerryTown and picked up some exotic teas at the Spice Merchant and then headed West.

We first stopped in Dexter at Jenny's Cider Mill and got some cider and pumpkins. Chels took some shots of the goats, ponies and donkeys and we were off again. This time to Chelsea for some lunch at Las Fuentes. (very good Mexican food at great prices)

Chelsea got me a Cateye computer for my bike. I am very anxious for this week's class work to be done so that I can play with it.

After a few hours of studying we went for a little walk this afternoon.

Found a dead little snake.

Churned some butter like a pro.

Chelsea with her new camera sling.

Squash seeds ready for baking.

Pineapple and avocado sprouts.

Baking up the squash and seeds.

I currently have a homemade pumpkin pie in the oven and it should be done in a few minutes. Hope you have a great week.

-J

Pumpkin pie; it's how we roll

We are at the Hart Motel, a first rate joint.

Tim, the owner even taught us how to make Pumpkin Pie from scratch, and boy oh boy do I mean scratch.

Step 1:

Warsh your pumpkin.

Step 2:

Pose for a quick American Gothic Shot

Step 3:

Whack it right in half.

Step 4:

Crack it in half and find a big spoon.

Step 5:

Get in there nice and deep like and scoop out the seeds and guts. (Hint: Save the seeds, they are great salted and baked!)

Step 6:

Cut the meat of the pumpkin up, add some of the rind, add to boiling water.

Add nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger.

Boil until meat is very soft.

Mix with brown sugar and a little flour.

Heat and stir until very thick.

Step 7:

Have your girlfriend make her special recipe crust, and pour your mixture into it.

Voila! Homemade pumpkin pie from scratch.

More to come soon. It has been a good weekend.

Hope you are all enjoying your time responsibly,

-J