happy as a lark

TODAY AT “CHEZ BELLA – Rhubarb-Crumble-Cake “Disaster”

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Respect others – wear a Mask

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At the moment, the only time Bella and I are going to town is after midnight when nobody else is around, or I by myself when I go to the Doctor, about twice a month, which cannot be avoided.
Luckily, my neighbors bring me fresh food from the shops, everything else I need I order online. This works perfectly for me (bless my friendly neighbors), so I feel pretty safe.
Yesterday, on my way home from the doctor’s office, my neighborhood pastry shop was empty, so, for the first time since this thing started, I darted in (wearing a face mask !) and bought two pieces of this wonderful rhubarb-streusel-cake.
Rhubarb cake is one of my absolute favorite sweets, so I was happy as a lark and hurried home quickly to enjoy this rare treat.
When I got home, I disinfected my hands, my mouth, the outside of the cake-bag, the keys, door handle and everything else I came into contact with, changed my clothes, toke care of Bella and then, finally, I plated the cake and ……….DISASTER !!!,
– I had forgotten to buy whipped cream 😭😭😭.
So, I ate the cake without the whipped cream. It was absolutely wonderful, yummy and delicious – I could not recall having ever eaten a better Rhubarb Crumble Cake,
– BUT, without the whipped cream, I will forever wonder how much happier I would have been, if ………… ??? !
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Life is Good !   But…… 🙂
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Click here for a  Rhubarb-Crumble-Cake  Recipe 
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P.S.
Every day, Bella and I spend many hours walking, but usually in the forests in and around our area, where most of the time, there are no other folks to be found, especially at night when it is most peaceful and Madam and I have the gorgeous nature to ourselves.  🙂
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Why “Chez Bella”  ???  Because……….click here.
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Movie Time – Pizza Roll Time

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Yesterday  evening, looking  forward to binge-watch the final four episodes of season one of “The Crown” on  Netflix, I got settled into my favorite chair, with a bucket of peach iced tea on ice next to me and a dish of pizza-rolls in the oven.
Twenty minutes into the first episode, the rolls were ready. Another fifteen minutes of cool-down time and  voilà , a large tray of great snacks, nurturing me for the rest of the evening through episode 10, until the end of season one.
Great evening, happy as a lark, tired, relaxed, full and content.
I probably gained five lbs, but, such is the price of indulgence 🙂
(To be repeated next year for season two of “The Crown”).
2.30 am – time to take Bella for a one-hour walk around the lake………..
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Bon Appétit !   Life is Good !
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More  Snacks  on  ChefsOpinion
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More  Pizza  on  ChefsOpinion
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Pizza Dough Recipe:

Ingredients :

A/P flour,   2 cups (plus more for kneading)
Water,   3/4 cup, warm
Active dry yeast,   1 envelope
Sugar,   1 teaspoon
Olive oil,   3 table spoon
Kosher salt,

Method :

Pour  water into small bowl, mix in yeast. Let stand until yeast dissolves, about 5 minutes. Brush large bowl lightly with olive oil. Mix 2 cups flour, sugar, and salt. Add yeast mixture and 3 tablespoons oil, knead until dough forms a sticky ball. Transfer to lightly floured surface. Knead dough until smooth. Dust with flour as you work the dough. Transfer to prepared bowl; turn dough in bowl to coat with oil. Cover bowl with moist towel. Let dough rise until doubled in volume.Punch down dough. Pull dough until desired thickness and shape is achieved. If this is too difficult, roll the dough with a rolling-pin. However, in my opinion, the pizza will turn out superior if the dough is pulled.

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Movie Time/Pizza Roll Time

Movie Time/Pizza Roll Time

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Movie Time/Pizza Roll Time

Movie Time/Pizza Roll Time

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Movie Time/Pizza Roll Time

Movie Time/Pizza Roll Time

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Preparation :
To read instructions, hover over pictures
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