We call it the Econ but some folks call it Snowhill. And photos always take the hill out of Snowhill. That's my Santa Cruz leaning on the stump - and believe it or not, that's a forty foot sheer drop to the river.
Yesterday's quick trip to the Econ didn't exactly happen right after breakfast, but we did get there with two hours to spare before dark. This is not a place to be caught out after dark unless you have: a) really really good lights and b) mosquito repellent, really really good mosquito repellent.
The Econ is easy. 15-20 miles, all flow and outstanding fun, probably explaining all the family bikes as well as more serious riders. The place is a labyrinth and the map doesn't cover the half of it. There's always someone riding around down in there just before dark, turned around, and heading away from whichever trailhead they are trying to make. Yesterday was no exception. A family of four this time. Deciding that the way out to their car at the Florida Trail was too complicated sounding, they elected to ride out the way we were heading to Jones east trailhead and then ride the 2 and a half miles around on the road back to their car. Such is most everyone's first time to the Econ. (I couldn't even bring myself to yell at them about having no helmets, not even on the kids. Sigh. Natural selection in progress.)
The Econ is easy. 15-20 miles, all flow and outstanding fun, probably explaining all the family bikes as well as more serious riders. The place is a labyrinth and the map doesn't cover the half of it. There's always someone riding around down in there just before dark, turned around, and heading away from whichever trailhead they are trying to make. Yesterday was no exception. A family of four this time. Deciding that the way out to their car at the Florida Trail was too complicated sounding, they elected to ride out the way we were heading to Jones east trailhead and then ride the 2 and a half miles around on the road back to their car. Such is most everyone's first time to the Econ. (I couldn't even bring myself to yell at them about having no helmets, not even on the kids. Sigh. Natural selection in progress.)
Trails were in good shape, not too sandy. No gators in sight - too late in the day and getting chilly. Cold enough so arm warmers were considered (not worn, but considered.) It will be a few weeks before winter really sets in and turns Chuluota, Florida into Chilly-ota!
On to today's food challenge. Still in un-Zoned mode. I am baking a mango-rhubarb pie to take to the tree decorating party at the Pie Man's house. Pie Man and Scout are cooking a second turkey dinner for their daughters, daughters' husbands/S.O's., Pie Man's Mom over from the home, and us!
On to today's food challenge. Still in un-Zoned mode. I am baking a mango-rhubarb pie to take to the tree decorating party at the Pie Man's house. Pie Man and Scout are cooking a second turkey dinner for their daughters, daughters' husbands/S.O's., Pie Man's Mom over from the home, and us!
Mango Rhubarb Pie
Got a good dough recipe? Good, roll it out and fill it with...
5 cups of mango chunks, frozen from last summer's Merritt Island crop (or Dole frozen mango)
1 cup rhubarb chunks (also from freezer dept)
1/4 to 1/2 cup brown sugar (To taste. Mango is sweet but rhubarb isn't, so...)
2 Tablespoons tapioca
(I am thinking a little lemon juice too. Will try it today and let you know.)
Stir it all together, and give it a few minutes to thaw. Plop it into the bottom crust, put on the top crust, flute, vent, and all that. Sprinkle top with sugar if you like, or do an egg wash.
Bake at 400 about 45-50 minutes.
Mango rhubarb pie. Yeah. NOW it's a party!
Nice one! There's still the other way if you'll need it...
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