Subj : Road Tripping - Redux
To : Ruth Haffly
From : Shawn Highfield
Date : Sun Nov 03 2024 05:05:47
Hi Ruth,
On <Sat, 01 Nov 24>, you wrote me:
RH> The pumpkin roll I make is very moist; if I used honey, it would be
RH> even more so. I'll have to try it with GF flour some time; it only
RH> uses 3/4 cup. I think I've got that much GF flour on hand.
I've been asked by the family to make a mincemeat pie for football day.
(I believe you call it thanksgiving). I am cheating this year and I bought
a jar of pie filling from the british shop.
I'll make the pastry though so at least it's half home made. LOL
RH> I've mentioned it a few times; it's just a matter of his clearing out
RH> the access. He needs to finish off (inside work) the new windows we
RH> put in 3 years ago so we can move the cook books back against the
RH> wall. Once that's done and he clears out a 3D printing project, I'll
RH> be able to get to the books.
Understood. Andrea and I share the den now so I understand what
tight spaces are.
RH> Do you think she has it written down and hidden in some place to be
RH> found after her death? (G)
Knowing her, it's written down in perfect detail with measurements and
in an envelope with the lawyer. LOL
I asked her for just the ingredients once for one of her mother's recipes
and a few days later it arrived in the mail with exact measurements below
the original.
I just wish I could convince her to use email. LOL
RH> Large handful--Andre the Giant, Small handful--my hand. (G)
So a large / small handful? LOL Fill the palm of the hand.
SH>> NYE about 15 years ago. She's never been able to duplicate it
SH>> perfectly but comes close. ;)
RH> Must have had something in it she doesn't remember putting in or
RH> can't find to put in now.
That's what I figure too, but she made it when I was at work so I didn't
see so even if my memory worked I can't help on this one.
RH> Bummer; we've got a friend who got bit by a tick and now has
RH> alpha-gall syndrome. He can't eat any red meat, says his diet is
RH> limited otherwise also.
I'm positive this is what happened to me, but the doctor is still away on
mat leave, so I'm not sure when I'll see her again to ask for blood work
or something.
RH> Good thing is, there's such a wide variety of vegetables to choose
RH> from. We picked up an acorn squash earlier this afternoon at
RH> be roasted, not sure yet what seasoning will go on it.
Love acorn squash. I have one left from the farmers market by the
trailer and will cook it this week. Also processed a few of them for
the freezer as they are so much better then the ones at the grocery
store.
