Popular Post Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted July 14, 2022 Popular Post Share #1 Posted July 14, 2022 So this young lady started in our department in late June. She’ll be NG (new gal) for a while. She brings the staff count up to four. Today was the first day for the week that we were all back in the office. How was your weekend? Usual questions. Turns out she had her naturalization ceremony over the weekend. She’s now an American citizen. Wow congratulations! That’s a lot of work to accomplish that, well done. So tomorrow, Thursday, I’m making an apple pie to bring in on Friday. Seems appropro. 9 1 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingstar Posted July 14, 2022 Share #2 Posted July 14, 2022 16 minutes ago, Old No. 7 said: So this young lady started in our department in late June. She’ll be NG (new gal) for a while. She brings the staff count up to four. Today was the first day for the week that we were all back in the office. How was your weekend? Usual questions. Turns out she had her naturalization ceremony over the weekend. She’s now an American citizen. Wow congratulations! That’s a lot of work to accomplish that, well done. So tomorrow, Thursday, I’m making an apple pie to bring in on Friday. Seems appropro. So double-up as a practice run too for the real pie competition? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted July 14, 2022 Author Share #3 Posted July 14, 2022 4 minutes ago, shootingstar said: So double-up as a practice run too for the real pie competition? Correct! I made the double crust recipe tonight after dinner with 1:1 butter/vegetable shortening. Competition crust will be made with Irish butter (higher butterfat) and leaf lard (a better version of pork lard) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingstar Posted July 14, 2022 Share #4 Posted July 14, 2022 10 minutes ago, Old No. 7 said: Correct! I made the double crust recipe tonight after dinner with 1:1 butter/vegetable shortening. Competition crust will be made with Irish butter (higher butterfat) and leaf lard (a better version of pork lard) Wow, seriously into crust finessing! Love it Old! Are they strict about the filling ingredients? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted July 14, 2022 Author Share #5 Posted July 14, 2022 Just now, shootingstar said: Wow, seriously into crust finessing! Love it Old! Are they strict about the filling ingredients? The competition? No, not at all. No nuts or other weird ingredients; traditional apple pie. I’m using 8 apples, six Granny Smith and two sweeter varieties to offset the GS tartness. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingstar Posted July 14, 2022 Share #6 Posted July 14, 2022 13 minutes ago, Old No. 7 said: The competition? No, not at all. No nuts or other weird ingredients; traditional apple pie. I’m using 8 apples, six Granny Smith and two sweeter varieties to offset the GS tartness. Sigh, so no creativity. That is part of baking or cooking fun too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted July 14, 2022 Share #7 Posted July 14, 2022 I am always deeply touched when we go to the naturalization ceremony. tell her I said congratulations. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted July 14, 2022 Share #8 Posted July 14, 2022 1 hour ago, Old No. 7 said: The competition? No, not at all. No nuts or other weird ingredients; traditional apple pie. I’m using 8 apples, six Granny Smith and two sweeter varieties to offset the GS tartness. I like orange rind and raisins in my apple pie. Just in case I ever visit you. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted July 14, 2022 Share #9 Posted July 14, 2022 9 hours ago, Old No. 7 said: So this young lady started in our department in late June. She’ll be NG (new gal) for a while. She brings the staff count up to four. Today was the first day for the week that we were all back in the office. How was your weekend? Usual questions. Turns out she had her naturalization ceremony over the weekend. She’s now an American citizen. Wow congratulations! That’s a lot of work to accomplish that, well done. So tomorrow, Thursday, I’m making an apple pie to bring in on Friday. Seems appropro. You're OK Oldie 7. You're OK. You're a good man behind all that gruff from what I can tell. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted July 14, 2022 Author Share #10 Posted July 14, 2022 7 hours ago, Wilbur said: I like orange rind and raisins in my apple pie. Just in case I ever visit you. Noted. Are the raisins the golden kind or the ones that look like dead bugs? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted July 14, 2022 Share #11 Posted July 14, 2022 Nothing says America like a Dutch apple pie. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parr8hed Posted July 14, 2022 Share #12 Posted July 14, 2022 is she hot? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted July 14, 2022 Author Share #13 Posted July 14, 2022 46 minutes ago, Parr8hed said: is she hot? She is attractive but she is also old enough to be my daughter. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parr8hed Posted July 14, 2022 Share #14 Posted July 14, 2022 2 minutes ago, Old No. 7 said: She is attractive but she is also old enough to be my daughter. kinda a wierd predicament huh? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted July 14, 2022 Author Popular Post Share #15 Posted July 14, 2022 23 minutes ago, Parr8hed said: kinda a wierd predicament huh? Only if I was a low down cheating varmint with no scruples at all. So not weird at all. 1 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted July 14, 2022 Share #16 Posted July 14, 2022 Did she like the pie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted July 14, 2022 Author Share #17 Posted July 14, 2022 1 minute ago, Airehead said: Did she like the pie The new American’s pie is being baked tonight and served tomorrow in the office. I’ll post pictures later. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a bunch of numbers Posted July 14, 2022 Share #18 Posted July 14, 2022 19 hours ago, Old No. 7 said: Thursday, I’m making an apple pie to bring in on Friday. Seems appropro. Or you could buy her a gun. ok ok... bad joke. Don't yell at me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted July 14, 2022 Share #19 Posted July 14, 2022 43 minutes ago, Rick5234 said: Or you could buy her a gun. ok ok... bad joke. Don't yell at me. I thought about going there. Maybe bake the gun into the pie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted July 14, 2022 Share #20 Posted July 14, 2022 I could watch over her for you guys. I just need pictures to get started. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted July 15, 2022 Author Popular Post Share #21 Posted July 15, 2022 Pie is in the oven at 425 for 20 minutes. Appliqué, reducing heat to 375, then 30 minutes mo’ 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted July 15, 2022 Author Popular Post Share #22 Posted July 15, 2022 3 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted July 15, 2022 Share #23 Posted July 15, 2022 The flag is a nice touch. How many apples? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted July 15, 2022 Author Share #24 Posted July 15, 2022 5 minutes ago, Airehead said: The flag is a nice touch. How many apples? Eight. In historical context, it’s a good number. Represents infinity as there is no beginning or end. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted July 15, 2022 Share #25 Posted July 15, 2022 22 hours ago, Dottles said: You're OK Oldie 7. You're OK. You're a good man behind all that gruff from what I can tell. The "gruff" veneer is pretty darn thin. 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tizeye Posted July 15, 2022 Popular Post Share #26 Posted July 15, 2022 Similar happened with a Dr wife worked with. He didn’t want to make an issue of it and tried to stealthly attend the naturalization ceremony. It was on one of those group naturalization events around a holiday. There he was on evening news - not interviewed, but part of the group video. Next workday…we saw you on TV.😀 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted July 15, 2022 Author Popular Post Share #27 Posted July 15, 2022 The pie was a big hit. The crust was spot on. I’m going to tweak the filling recipe for the competition. The recipe I used last night uses flour as a thickener. I think it was too thick; maybe too much flour. The apple slices were a little firm so I’m going to slice them thinner. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted July 15, 2022 Share #28 Posted July 15, 2022 7 hours ago, Philander Seabury said: The "gruff" veneer is pretty darn thin. It got stretched thinner as he grew in girth...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted July 15, 2022 Author Share #29 Posted July 15, 2022 Just now, jsharr said: It got stretched thinner as he grew in girth...... Truth hurts 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted July 15, 2022 Share #30 Posted July 15, 2022 Tapioca as a thickener? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted July 15, 2022 Author Share #31 Posted July 15, 2022 41 minutes ago, Airehead said: Tapioca as a thickener? That is an option. My old go to recipe uses 2 Tblsp cornstarch. The new recipe, that I didn’t like used 1/2 cup flour. I’m going with cornstarch. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted July 16, 2022 Share #32 Posted July 16, 2022 1 hour ago, Old No. 7 said: That is an option. My old go to recipe uses 2 Tblsp cornstarch. The new recipe, that I didn’t like used 1/2 cup flour. I’m going with cornstarch. For most pies I also use cornstarch. For peach I use tapioca. I never use flour. Tastes pastey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted July 16, 2022 Author Share #33 Posted July 16, 2022 25 minutes ago, Airehead said: For most pies I also use cornstarch. For peach I use tapioca. I never use flour. Tastes pastey That was the problem with today’s pie; pastey. I use tapioca in juicy fruit pies like blueberry and peach. I was schooled today. Working towards my PhD in piechiatry. 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted July 16, 2022 Author Share #34 Posted July 16, 2022 Competition pie is in the oven. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingstar Posted July 16, 2022 Share #35 Posted July 16, 2022 18 minutes ago, Old No. 7 said: Competition pie is in the oven. wish we could come over to taste this --regardless of its competition status outcome. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted July 16, 2022 Author Share #36 Posted July 16, 2022 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted July 16, 2022 Share #37 Posted July 16, 2022 You do very well on the GBD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted July 16, 2022 Share #38 Posted July 16, 2022 Good color. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted July 16, 2022 Share #39 Posted July 16, 2022 Is it dropped off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted July 16, 2022 Author Share #40 Posted July 16, 2022 51 minutes ago, Airehead said: Is it dropped off? Yep, around 11:30. Mine was the first one entered. They recommended that I return for judging at 5:30. So I will. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted July 16, 2022 Share #41 Posted July 16, 2022 1 hour ago, Old No. 7 said: Yep, around 11:30. Mine was the first one entered. They recommended that I return for judging at 5:30. So I will. Definitely do so, hearing the judges comments will prepare you for next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted July 16, 2022 Share #42 Posted July 16, 2022 Plus you will be there to pick up your ribbon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted July 16, 2022 Share #43 Posted July 16, 2022 Hurry up and win. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted July 16, 2022 Share #44 Posted July 16, 2022 Do they have a special category for piechologists? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted July 16, 2022 Share #45 Posted July 16, 2022 Judging at 5:30. Where is the live stream? @sheep_herder would get us live stream. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted July 16, 2022 Author Share #46 Posted July 16, 2022 6 hours ago, Airehead said: Is it dropped off? Yep, around 11:30. Mine was the first one entered. They recommended that I return for judging at 5:30. So I will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted July 16, 2022 Author Share #47 Posted July 16, 2022 Fourth place is still better than DFL. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted July 16, 2022 Share #48 Posted July 16, 2022 1 minute ago, Old No. 7 said: Fourth place is still better than DFL. Good work for your first fair. It is. It cut throat. Any feedback? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parsnip Totin Jack ★ Posted July 16, 2022 Author Share #49 Posted July 16, 2022 4 minutes ago, Airehead said: Good work for your first fair. It is. It cut throat. Any feedback? I saw a judge’s scorecard. 46 out of 70 on texture. I don’t know how to improve that. So I guess more pie is on my agenda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted July 16, 2022 Share #50 Posted July 16, 2022 Rigged. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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