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January Rewind I am going to share a few highlights from January and Episodes 4 - 5 from our 52ish weeks. Birthday Pie My husband celebrated a birthday in January. I made him a pecan pie, without using corn syrup. This recipe is a little more time consuming than using corn syrup, but it is so good. The secret ingredient is bourbon.
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January has been brisk, but we have been brave and got out and about a few times for walks along the river.
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I have been receiving cribbage lessons from my husband. So far I have not won a game. Hmmm.. should I start to wonder about my instructor? Ha! |
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Texas Grapefruit in season at the market. I like to sprinkle powder sugar on my grapefruit.
 Episode # 4 of 52ish weeks We hiked along the Red Cedar river. It was snowing lightly during our hike. As we walked all of a sudden this mouse came out from under a tree, he came right up to us. We had Ernie with us too, so I was in shock how this fella actually posed for a photo. Our dog Ernie was in shock as well, he did not even bark.
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Episode #5
We had different plans for our day datn' but the weather did not want to cooperate.
Plan B it was with movie night.
My husband makes the best popcorn.
That mouse pic!! So good and odd that he came up to you like. His expression does seem to say, "What are you doing out here?" Popcorn and Bourbon pecan pie- two of my very favorites!! I've never used bourbon in pecan pie that I've made but I've had it in pecan pie before and I really liked it. Have a great Monday!
ReplyDeleteOhhhhh the little mouse that met you on the trail. He was probably hoping you had a little snack for him. Bourbon in pecan pie seems like that would be a good combo. Happy Belated birthday to Jeremy. Enjoy this coming week and Happy Valentine's Day. Hugs. Kris
ReplyDeletePoor little mouse. I love the look of fresh snow. Happy belated birthday to your husband.
ReplyDeleteThe mouse looks like he was trying to tell you something! Movie & popcorn, perfect.
ReplyDeleteHappy belated birthday to your husband. That pie looks good. It makes me cold just look at you.. bbrrr
ReplyDeleteeeeeek, a mouse! You know, I have a dreadful fear of them, Carla. Was wondering what you did when he was right in front of you? And surprising that he stood still for you to get a pic. Your hike is beautiful, and how neat that it was lightly snowing as you were walking along. And your pecan pie! It looks so Yummy. I just bought one myself, but homemade is so much better. Keep warm, Carla, and have a pleasant February week. : )
ReplyDeleteThat popcorn looks yummy!
ReplyDeleteOh what a cute little mouse. Did he ask for alms?
We are hoping to get out for a hike tomorrow afternoon-- first one in a couple of weeks-- too much snow for SoCal and Arizona people.
Yum to the pie and the popcorn! It sounds like you had a good month! I used to play cribbage with my Grandad when I was young.
ReplyDeleteDate night at home sounded wonderful! Weird how that moue just stood there. I love pecan pie but my Bob does not...so I dont get it very often. We are having a heat wave tomorrow. Temps will be in the 40's. Janice
ReplyDeleteThe little mouse is so cute! Now I want to learn Cribbage.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun January! Pecan Pie with Bourbon! Yes please!
ReplyDeleteYour date night at home is perfect! And that popcorn looks delicious!
Maybe the mouse wanted to come home with you. Where it's warm! 😄
Happy February! 🩷
I love a game of cribbage. Belated birthday wishes to your Hubby. I'd have opted for a movie night too rather than being out in the cold.
ReplyDeleteThe mouse 🐁 is so cute. I love ❤️ Cribbage. Happy Belated Birthday to your husband. Your pecan pie looks fantastic. Beautiful photos.
ReplyDeleteI sure enjoyed your date episodes... This is so neat that y'all take the time to fit this into life. And that mouse!! It made me laugh that the thing was actually posing for the camera. lol. I had one of those grapefruits yesterday (with a little salt). Yum, it was so good. The pecan pie looks like a winner, Carla... Hope he had a wonderful Birthday.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful picture of the snow, and what a cute shot of the little mouse. I wonder what he was doing out in the snow.
ReplyDeleteI used to love playing cribbage, but haven't had anyone to play it with in a while.
I smiled and said “awwww” when I saw your kissing photo 🥰
ReplyDeleteI have never played cribbage, but good for you in learning how, Carla. How fun to go to your favorite cheese store on your previous date. . I’ve never had cheese curds, but I know I’d love them.
Pecan pie is my favorite! I’ll bet your hubby had a great birthday!
What a cute picture for the kiss cam!! Looks like a lovely date night. What could be better than staying tucked in with your guy...and popcorn! And that mouse! So sweet! He was probably lonely in his little den and wanted to say hello! xo
ReplyDeleteThat pecan pie looks delicious. Glad you got out and walked. I've never played that card game. Hope you get better at it soon. The grapefruit looks yummy. Sweet photo of you two and the mouse too! Hurrah for the kiss, movie night and popcorn!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet couple and making the best of bad weather to still have a date night. That popcorn looks amazing and so does that pie. I have to say that little mouse is so cute. We saw one on the boardwalk and were shocked to see one up there too.
ReplyDeleteI too smiled and said “awwww” when I saw your kissing photo ... beautiful.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan