Drew is 31 as of yesterday. We spent the day doing things he likes & enjoying a laid-back day. I have a tendency to go overboard but this year I decided to try his request for a simple celebration–I think he really did have fun, I know I did.
First we had a breakfast of Guilford Mill Yellow Grits, eggs & blueberry chicken sausages & then he opened his gift (a little silly, but he’s wanted them for years. It’s a ‘status’ symbol that he got as a joke.)
Then, we visited Habitat for Humanity Re-Store in search of something that might work for a worm bin bathtub, or any other useful items for the property. We scored some adorable vintage books & purchased a little Step 2 play set for the girls (mainly Leviah) entertainment at the property. The tree swing is just a bit much for a 1.5 year old.
Then home for some napping while I whipped up this, per Drew’s request:
& back out to the ‘homestead’ to meet the well guy & discuss placement options. A quick run through the dairy for some ice cream & back home for another nap.
Drew & I went out alone, thanks to my sister, to a restaurant we’ve wanted to try for some time. A fancy but out of this world meal at Printworks Bistro. Someday we’ll getaway at the hotel for a weekend…
Then home for some pie (recipe to follow), which I could barely eat after finishing my meal & partaking in some beignets! It was an indulgent day.
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie (rough measurement estimates b/c that’s how I roll, & not my Aunt Ethel’s recipe exactly, I couldn’t find it, but thanks to my sweet cousin it WILL be used next time. This pie did turn out quite well, however–so the eaters say):
Pie Crust for one 9″ double crusted pie. This is the recipe I always use.
Filling:
1 pint strawberries sliced
2 cups rhubarb sliced
2 cups sugar
1 cup flour
1 tsp vanilla
3tbsp quick cooking tapioca
1 tsp lemon juice
Mix all the above ingredients together::Place in pie crust & dab with 1-2tbsp butter::Cover with top crust (don’t forget slits!):: bake*::slice & serve!
*Bake at 400degrees for about 30 minutes, until it looks a little brown around the edges & filling is bubbling, cool & eat. Brushing the top crust with egg & sprinkling with sugar would have added a little pizazz, but I skipped this step…
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Happy birthday to Drew! The pie looks delicious. The crust looks great. You go girl. Crusts are not my forte. 🙂 Need to make my way to Printworks Bistro sometime. Mmmm…Guilford Mill!
When the arrest me for stealing rhubarb from the garden at the Children's Museum will you come bail me out of the pokey? I need that pie!
Happy Birthday to Drew– sounds like an ideal day!
Sounds like a fun day! The pie looks so good and I was sure you were going to say it was Aunt Ethel's recipe! BOO! Her's is SO good!
Oh Happy Birthday to your husband! That pie looks amazing.
What a sweet wife you are.
What a wonderful birthday! Being with family and celebrating in a meaningful way is the best. Beautiful pie. 🙂
I have to agree with your husband. I suffer from "overboarditis" as well. Of course some of the best days and memories are perfectly slow and easy.I hate when I go so overboard to make something special I am exhausted and don't enjoy it !!! That pie looks amazing !!! Sounds like the perfect day !
when you get as old as i am you cant handle those fast paced birthdays anymore…thanks love
I love your blog, It is so fun to read!
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