My Week

Went on an afternoon-long ramble through the woods with my siblings to forage for wild blackberries.

Made blackberry pie. {This gf pie crust is a winner--you cannot tell the difference! And, since there is no gluten, overhandling is not a concern like it is with normal pie crust. Chill every ingredient--even the flours--for maximum flakiness.}

Fantastic Gluten Free Pie Crust

In a food processor, blend together:

1/2 cup tapioca flour

1/2 cup cornstarch

1/4 cup potato starch flour

1 cup sweet rice flour

1 rounded tsp. xantham gum

dash sugar

1/4 tsp. fine sea salt

Add and coarsely blend:

1/2 cup butter

1/2 cup coconut oil, shortening, or butter

Add and blend just until combined:

1 egg, beaten

1 Tbs. apple cider vinegar

1/4 cup ice water

Divide dough into equal parts; wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour. Roll into circles using sweet rice flour to temper the stickiness. For a baked crust, prick the pastry with a fork on the sides and bottom. Bake in a preheated oven at 375 for 10 minutes.

Flew across mountains and farmland to spend four days in a home not my own but just as full of love, laughter, learning, and life.

We made sponge balls, which, as you can see, were a blast to create, soak, and then throw!

Favorite quote of the week:

Mollie: "Mikaela, your hair looks like a jellyfish!"

Me: "Umm...thank you!"

Clayton, the precious two year old, in a rare moment of rest.

Clothespin Dolls

Proud big siblings!

New mama's toes, which I stamped to commemorate the occasion.

Precious Stewart

Back in the Northwest for a ladies tea!

Bentley

Fall Bounty

An outing with my brother

It is unseasonably hot and dry, but little evidences of fall are beginning to surface for the careful observer.

Today, Susanna and I travel to my aunt and uncle's house for a few days of cousin-sitting (that is to say, fun). That's Ryan leaning over the counter, Camryn sipping the soda, and Reed in his mama's arms. I'm looking forward to spending some extra time with these guys!

Airplane Wing Picture Credit: cdsessums
Fall and vegetable pictures taken by Susanna