Very eerie looking vision in the night sky last evening. I can see why it was probably a big deal back in the day but still intriguing for us twenty first century sophisticates. Catherine had called the ranch and excitedly wanted us to come up to the corner to get a good view. There were a bunch of our neighbors assembled. Binoculars were being passed around and kids ran around between the adults. Nice little impromptu gathering. We finally started to freeze and headed back to the wood stove and apple pie dessert.

As long as we are talking pie I have to say that I am pretty proud of that particular apple pie which I made for My Rebecca’s birthday “cake” with technical assistance from our Jennifer. The second pie baking adventure of my life, yea, a significant event. Well, I cheated a little with a prefab crust but still.

And while I was cruising for a recipe in the Joy of Cooking (24th printing, August 1981) I came across a recipe for beaver tail. Yea, so I thought you need to know about that just in case of some random survival situation. It might come in handy. Well maybe not in the middle of L.A., Miami or Madrid but you guys out in Iowa and the like listen up:
Beaver Tail – To Indians and settlers alike, this portion of the animal was considered the greatest. Hold over open flame until rough skin blisters. (It doesn’t say this but the critter needs to be dead to accomplish this step gracefully.) Remove from heat. When cool, peel off skin. Roast over coals or simmer until cool. (See, easy peasy gang.)

Well, see you don’t get this kind of valuable info on the average blog but I know that is why you are here already. So, here we go into another big day. Fishing this afternoon with Catherine y Dana after the elusive silver salmon. OK, make the best of the day, love you, Felipe.