The Progeny
Quick Reunion
As I retired upstairs last evening, the older children were still watching the opening ceremonies of the Olympics. Then, Sharon reminded me that she and Jason had planned to watch a DVD. It sounded like a late night, but after all, it was Friday, and she would be returning to college soon. Might as well let them have a little fun.
As I stumbled downstairs in my sweats at 7:00 this morning, my gaze was drawn to the living room, where two bodies were sacked out on two different couches. "Those bums" I thought. "Too tired and lazy to go up to their bedrooms after the movie? Brother!" Except, it didn't quite look like Sharon and Jason. Suddenly, a head pops up. It is Ardith! And there is her roommate, Heather! They had driven 14 hours to visit for 2 days. I was stunned. Hugs all around. Joyous disbelief. I let them go back to their snoozing, while I went on my walk, grinning all the way around the mile.
We celebrated Loren's 53 birthday today with grilled burgers and three, count 'em. THREE GREEN TOMATO PIES. That's one for Loren, one for the kids, and one for Heather. (just kidding :-) I almost made her take some of the three bean salad, but since she had brought my daughter home, I let her off the hook. (it's hard to be stern with someone who claims to be your 11th child)
Apparently, Loren was the only one up Ioway "in the know" concerning this surprise visit. It is all starting to make sense now; certain people posting certain comments, the birthday suddenly postponed one day. And the latter brings to mind a confession on my part. I was getting a little disgruntled about some matters. The last straw was when Loren suggested I make 4, instead of the usual 2 pies. Ohhhh, the rebellious thoughts that started fermenting over the injustice of it all. Here I was, making his favorite pies, from scratch, mind you, and he has the nerve to ask for more. I don't remember quite everything I was thinking, but the phrase "ungrateful wretch" comes to mind. But you can't stay mad at a heart patient very long. (well, at least nice people don't) So, I determined to make those pies, but it was only gonna be three, since that was the extent of my pie pan inventory. Well, it all worked out in the end, and, I say, "Let's let bygones be bygones," "Let sleeping dogs lie," and, "Can't we all just get along?"
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As I stumbled downstairs in my sweats at 7:00 this morning, my gaze was drawn to the living room, where two bodies were sacked out on two different couches. "Those bums" I thought. "Too tired and lazy to go up to their bedrooms after the movie? Brother!" Except, it didn't quite look like Sharon and Jason. Suddenly, a head pops up. It is Ardith! And there is her roommate, Heather! They had driven 14 hours to visit for 2 days. I was stunned. Hugs all around. Joyous disbelief. I let them go back to their snoozing, while I went on my walk, grinning all the way around the mile.
We celebrated Loren's 53 birthday today with grilled burgers and three, count 'em. THREE GREEN TOMATO PIES. That's one for Loren, one for the kids, and one for Heather. (just kidding :-) I almost made her take some of the three bean salad, but since she had brought my daughter home, I let her off the hook. (it's hard to be stern with someone who claims to be your 11th child)
Apparently, Loren was the only one up Ioway "in the know" concerning this surprise visit. It is all starting to make sense now; certain people posting certain comments, the birthday suddenly postponed one day. And the latter brings to mind a confession on my part. I was getting a little disgruntled about some matters. The last straw was when Loren suggested I make 4, instead of the usual 2 pies. Ohhhh, the rebellious thoughts that started fermenting over the injustice of it all. Here I was, making his favorite pies, from scratch, mind you, and he has the nerve to ask for more. I don't remember quite everything I was thinking, but the phrase "ungrateful wretch" comes to mind. But you can't stay mad at a heart patient very long. (well, at least nice people don't) So, I determined to make those pies, but it was only gonna be three, since that was the extent of my pie pan inventory. Well, it all worked out in the end, and, I say, "Let's let bygones be bygones," "Let sleeping dogs lie," and, "Can't we all just get along?"
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posted by Ma Hoyt | 7:21 PM
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What on earth is a green tomato pie?
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Green Tomoato Pie is basically a bunch of green tomatoes, (not a hint of color turning) sliced thinly into a traditional pastry crust with gobs of sugar and a little cornstarch piled on top. Sprinkled with cinnamon, vinegar and dotted with blobs of butter, it is covered with a crust and baked as a fruit pie. The taste is reminiscent of apple, only weirder.
Loren's mom made it for their family and I also found the recipe in an Amish cookbook. Probably began as an enterprising way to use up the last of the tomatoes before they were ruined by the frost.
It's an acquired taste. Will provide recipe for anyone brave/foolish enough. :-)
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