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P52 35/52 What’s my Name?

August 27, 2015August 28, 2015Posted in LensBaby Composer Pro, Macro Photography, Plants, Project 52Tagged Flowers, Garden, Garden Volunteers, LensBaby Composer Pro, Macro photography, Plants, Project 5223 Comments

This plant started growing in my yard next to my Dahlia this Spring. I have no idea what it is, and assume the wind, a bee, or a bird brought the seed which took root. It has broad leafy branches and these tiny little flowers grow on stalks.

It’s quite bushy.

Anyone know what it is?

Nikon Df| LensBaby Composer Pro w/Soft Focus Optic & macro converters| Hoodman STEEL Ultra High Speed Digital Film; CS6

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UPDATE: Thank you so much Andy of Christian Grandfather, Honoring Grandfather’s Blog for Identifying this plant as Pokeweed.

It’s not native to my area/region. I’m going to have yank it since it’s poisonous, and I have a toddler, and dog who will find its berries too tempting I fear.

P52 34/52 Rufous Hummingbird-Female

August 22, 2015August 22, 2015Posted in birding, Birds, Birds in the Wild, Hummingbirds, Project 52, Rufous HummingbirdsTagged Birding, Birds, Project 52, Rufous Hummingbirds13 Comments

This is my first photograph and sighting of a Rufous Hummingbird! I’m still so excited about seeing this little Hummer. So, I’ve posted this image instead of a macro for this week’s Project 52 image.

Instead of carrying my long lens I decided to take my Lumix FZ200 to use if any wildlife or birds came along. I’m sort of getting the hang of this Bridge Camera. I just need to use it more. I’m planning to take it on He-Man’s Birthday Cruise which is just around the corner! It will be easier packing, carrying it around, and I won’t need a tripod.

Panasonic Lumix FZ200 @ 108mm = 648mm in 35mm format | f5| 1/1600s| ISO 160| Manual Priority| Pattern Metering|Lexar Professional Digital Film|CS6

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P52 33/52 Blueberry Cobbler

August 10, 2015Posted in Baking, Blueberries, Cobblers, Food Photography, From My Kitchen, Project 52Tagged baking, Blueberries, Blueberry Cobbler, Desserts, Food Photography, From the Kitchen, Project 5213 Comments

I must be nuts. It’s 90º here and I’m in a baking mood! We bought oodles of fresh blueberries and rather than freezing them to keep them for shakes, snacks, and topping for cereal I decided to make a cobbler with them since I already have some in the freezer from last week.

Ready to bake… This recipe went together pretty quick.

35 minutes later…

Blueberry Cobbler:

4 cups, or 1 1/4 inches of blueberries, fresh or frozen (no need to thaw)
1 Tbsp flour
1 tsp cinnamon
9 inch dish- square or oblong are transitional, but I used a round pie plate

TOPPING

1 1/2 cups flour
1/4 tsp salt
1 large egg, slightly beaten
3/4 cup milk
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup melted butter- 1 stick

Preheat oven to 425º. In medium bowl mix the blueberries, cinnamon, and flour to coat. Pour into pan. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in medium bowl. Add wet ingredients to the flour, stir until blended then drop by heaping spoonfuls over the blueberries.
Bake in preheated oven for 35-40 minutes.

He-Man made me a happy woman. He had seconds! 🙂

The recipe is from Cooks.com. I can’t wait to get this house done and bring in the box with my cook books!

Nikon Df| Nikkor 17-35mm & 50mm| Hand-held| Hoodman STEEL Ultra High Speed Digital Film| CS6

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P52 32/52: Banana Bread

August 6, 2015Posted in Baking, Bananas, Food Photography, From the Kitchen, Project 52, Quick BreadsTagged baking, Banana Bread, Food Photography, From the Kitchen, Project 52, Quick Breads, Still Life6 Comments

I had nearly a full bunch of bananas that are perfect for eating and baking but, too much to eat before they go bad, so what else do you do but bake with some. With a 2 1/2 yr old to chase it’s much easier to make a quick bread than a pie so, that was my morning project.

#1 Grandson loved watching the paddle beat the batter, but he wasn’t interested in tasting the batter or helping to make it. He loves spinning wheels and mechanical things; I’ve known since early on he’s got an engineering brain leading me to think he won’t be much of a helper baking in the future, but he might grow to love licking the bowl and beaters. 🙂

This recipe is super easy, and really moist. I made this loaf sans nuts or chocolate chips because I’m sharing it with the construction crew. I’m thinking simple is better in this case. I can avoid nut allergies at any rate.

Banana Bread Recipe:

1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature

1 cup granulated sugar-(you can use 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1/2 c granulated if you like)

2 Eggs

1 1/2 cups flour. I used all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

1tsp salt

3-4 very ripe bananas, mashed

1/2 cup vanilla yogurt ( can use sour cream instead)

1tsp Vanilla Extract- use a good one!

1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans * optional

1/4 cup chocolate chips * optional

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350ºF (if using a dark pan preheat to 325ºF)

Butter & Flour 9x5x3 inch loaf pan (or 2-3 mini loaf pans)

With an electric mixer with the paddle attachment, cream the butter, and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well.

In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, salt, and baking soda then add 1/2 to the butter/eggs mixture, mix until incorporated, then add the last half and blend well.

Add the mashed bananas, yogurt, and vanilla and beat just until incorporated.

*If adding nuts, and chocolate chips add them at this stage.

Pour batter into buttered and floured loaf pan(s) tap on counter to remove air bubbles and level the batter.

Bake for 1 hour 10 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out clean.

Cool on bakers rack for 10 minutes then turn out to continue cooling.

Eat it warm, or at room temperature.

Enjoy!

Nikon Df| AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm @ 35mm| Hand-held| Hoodman STEEL Ultra High Speed Digital Film| CS6

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