The Roux

Getting It Together

So, yeah, this baby is much older than the last post. Case is almost nine months now. I've recently been nudged by my creative self, since I've done nothing but "baby" for almost nine months, and have decided to get this blog going again. I'm not sure I'll be as eloquent as or even comparable to Rummage, a recent find that is extremely nice on the eyes. I'm not as crafty. But my baby is very cute and I might actually have the impulse to talk about something else one of these days. What kind of diapers are you using?

Best Friends Forever

Case has acquired several new friends. Elephant is equipped with a built-in lullabye mechanism. Giraffe rides with him in the stroller. Doggie likes to hang out during tummy time. I remember how much I loved my stuffed animals. Each and every one of them having their own unique personality and place in my heart. And that way you can NEVER get rid of ANY of them. Mine are all sitting in a great big pile in my parents attic as I write this blog post. I should donate them. I'll put that on my to-do list. 

Looking Up

Case is two months old now! I've heard it so many times - "enjoy this time, they grow so fast!" And it's so true. I'm already wondering if I've taken enough pictures of the earlier days.

He's not human, he's my brother

Ok, so I'll post about food one of these days, but until then - more cute baby pics! Case's grandmother found this adorably accurate onesie. Thanks, Yia Yia!

And then there were two

Baby Case arrived on May 9th! How amazing... still digesting the fact that I had this baby. He's precious! Charlie has been wonderful with him. He follows us all around the house as I try to soothe Case when he's crying. His concern for this new creature is adorable! 

Tart

Whew! It's been a long time. I'm finally getting it together over here. Something big has been in the works - we're having a baby! And soon... the due date is May 11th, although I hope he comes a little early.

We recently had a baby shower catered by Nourish Brooklyn. Look at this gorgeous chocolate raspberry tart! The food was absolutely delicious and beautifully designed. The vintage milk glass dessert stand is one of my recent Etsy purchases. I love how the lace edge mimics the tart shell.

Mixed Berry Pie

I made this mixed berry pie for Thanksgiving. It was an improvised recipe - a combination of a few different ones I found online, plus my own gluten-free twist. It was so good! I have big plans to make it regularly for snacking. Why not? 

The filling: thaw three different types of frozen berries (1 bag each), mix in a pot over medium heat, add 1 cup sugar, 3 healthy dashes of cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of grated nutmeg, 2 heaping tablespoons arrowroot flour, 2 teaspoons xantham gum. Pour into your gluten-free crust (I used frozen). There will be plenty left over, which I ate straight from the bowl while waiting for the pie to bake. You can also put it over vanilla ice cream or your morning oatmeal.

Decadent oat crumble: 1 cup of whole oats, 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, 6 tablespoons arrowroot flour, 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, grated nutmeg, 1 teaspoon of salt. Mix with your hands. Sprinkle clumps evenly over the top of the pie. (I didn't use oats labeled as gluten-free, but they do exist.) 

Bake at 400 degrees F for 35-40 minutes, until top and crust is lightly browned. Let sit for 15 minutes. This pie is delicious. Creating perfect slices can be a challenge, but it's all going to the same place.

Tuxedo Kitty

As I walked to work this morning around 7 am, this little kitty stood directly in my path, a very narrowly shoveled path between 18 inch snow banks. His coloring against the pristine white snow would have been a perfect picture. This is what I got. 

Happy Holidays!

 

Sunset Over Shenandoah Valley

We stopped at an overlook on Skyline Drive. Charlie seemed stunned by the view and fresh air.