REFRESHING PIE

Want a refreshing pie for desert on a hot humid day? I have the answer... Four years ago when my mom died the ladies at the church I grew up in furnished lunch for our family and friends after her funeral and burial. One of them made pineapple meringue pie or pies. I've been looking since then for a recipe. I found several and think I came close last Sunday taking parts from various recipes to make my version.

One baked pie crust cooled. I use the kind that comes two in a box individually wrapped. I use the red box Pillsbury brand, Wal-mart Brand or brand carried at the wholesale stores which have more in a box.

In sauce pan combine:
1-20 oz. can of crushed pineapple in it's own juice
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons vanilla
4 egg yolks

mix together and cook over medium heat until thicken. Once it started to heat up it took about five minutes. Stir to keep from burning and sticking to bottom of pan.

Pour in the baked pie crust. Let it cool somewhat and make meringue using
the 4 left over egg whites beat with electric hand mixer with a little cream of tarter (guess 1/4 teaspoon or 1/2 teaspoon. I just shake some in bowl with egg whites. When the whites get thick and forming peaks add 2 tablespoons sugar (I only use Domino Sugar) and beat until grains disappear and no longer grainy. Spoon it on the pineapple custard peaking it in the center and sealing it to the rim of the pie crust to keep it from shrinking. Put in 350 degree preheated oven for a few minutes until golden brown. Remove and let cool on a cooling rack. After it had cooled good I put mine in the fridge to get good and cold before serving as it was a HOT HUMID VIRGINA DAY.

I am thinking the next time to use 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 teaspoon coconut flavoring. I think that added may be tasty too. My family isn't into coconut because of the texture. I don't get it I love it. Also think a cup or two of coconut would be good in it.

CONFESSION TIME-----COOKBOOKS

Confession is good for the soul---they say---so here goes---

I own way too many cookbooks. Not only that--- I inherited my mother's rather large collection. Though I gave my sister those she had given her. And gave my Momma's best friend a bunch. Daughters took some...but I still had a good amount leftover of hers to add to my groaning bookcases.

I have filled...we're talking two normal-good size ones--- ones AND then there is one that goes floor to ceiling. Now I do admit these are in my pantry and I do have a few other items stored on the lower two shelves of the floor to ceiling one...but they're cookbooks there too.. Also a few other places I have them stashed... THERE IS NO WAY IN UNDER HEAVEN I'D POST PICTURES OF THEM...as y'all be sending the men in white jackets coming to take me away in straight jacket.

Once in a while I do delete one or two...but I end up replacing them in double or triple...it seems.

I can't resist a good Junior League one...Good church ones...places I visit...Gooseberry Patch ones...and PIONEER WOMAN---Ree Drummond....now that little girl/woman can cook... My baby girl gave me the first one...and everything in it I have tried and baby girl has tried has been wonderful!!!

SO I advanced ordered two copies of her newest---one for Baby Girl---and one for me....AND they arrived today!!!!! LOOKS GOOD!!!! Can't wait to try a few... I am so envious of all that Le Creuset Cookware that gal owns...just look at those shelves load down with it...my oh my!!!

Both of these books have pictures of the steps she uses...too....great for someone just setting up housekeeping...

Ree---Girl you did good again!!!

Rachel is the Big Five!!!

Rachel turned FIVE in February! All the family gathered for a Barbie Birthday Party! See cake Mommy made and Rachel with one of her presents HERE

Laura is Physical Education Ambassador

Yesterday an the end of chapel Laura was received an award for Physical Education Ambassador. Nana, Papa, Mommy, Daddy, and younger sisters Rachel and Emily attended. Three year old Emily was so proud of her big sister! She just wanted to hug and hug her.

LAURA IS NOW SIX!!!

Laura turned six Monday. We went over for cake and ice-cream....see pictures on her mom's blog
NAPTIME IS THE NEW HAPPY HOUR

STILL AMONG LIVING---I THINK . . .

It's been a while... too long of a while...

I did three of these shirts for the three youngest granddaughters...


There was Halloween with two of the grandchildren being Mermaids
Their youngest sister a Lady Bug...
Their Best Friends came to Trick or Treat with them...


I did do three of these shirts for three special little girls...


There was Thanksgiving . . .
Three youngest on way over to Nana's
Oldest Grandson and youngest granddaughters eating with their great- grandfather and grandfather...
Oldest two granddaughters took youngest three to the lake to feed the fish...


Then there was meeting up with best friend from college days and we roomed our senior year together at Bizarre Bazaar after TOO MANY YEARS...and we actually recognized each other...last time my 31 year old was 2 years old...And there was Christmas...
Plenty of food...but only have picture of the deserts...

Desert Plates and Forks...

Dining Room...
The Tree with some of the gifts...

My cousin's wife is doing well...thank all of you who have contacted me letting me know you are praying for her and donor family/loved ones.

Doctors and nurses are very pleased. Some fluid around a lung. That is common they say. Drain tube and mild diuretic keeping that in control. Weening her off one medication so they can start weening her off respirator. Responding to nurses commands and opens eyes when my cousin/her husband and their daughter speak to her. Heart is working beautifully! So very much to be thankful for and to praise God how he is working in this miracle in our family and this miracle leading to other miracles/healings as well.