Thursday, September 27, 2012

 
 
blueberry, basil & goat cheese hand pies

Ingredients

2 cups (250 g) all purpose flour, divided + extra for dusting
1 tsp kosher salt
1 cup (2 sticks / 225 grams) cold unsalted butter, cut into small dice
1/4 cup (60 ml) ice cold water

For Filling

1 pint (about 2 cups) blueberries
1/4 cup goat cheese
1/4 cup buttermilk
3 Tbsp honey (or to taste)
1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh basil
small pinch of salt
about 2 Tbsp flour to thicken

For Assembly
1 egg
1 Tbsp whole milk
raw sugar, for sprinkling

Cooking Directions


Prepare pastry crust. In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix 1 cup of the flour with all of the salt. Then, with the machine on low speed, add the bits of butter, a handful at a time, until the butter is completely Incorporated. Add the remaining flour until just blended, then the cold water until thoroughly incorporated. Dump dough onto a piece of plastic wrap, divide it equally in two, and form each piece of dough into a flat, round disc. Wrap them with the plastic and chill for at least one hour and up to two days. It can also be frozen for up to three months.

Heat oven to 400° F.

Prepare filling. Mix blueberries with all of the ingredients except the flour. Sprinkle flour gradually over top and mix well until desired consistency is reached and mixture is smooth. Cover and chill while you roll out the pastry.

Generously flour your work surface. Place one chilled, unwrapped dough on the flour and flour the top of the dough. Keep the other disk refrigerated while you work. Gently roll your dough out from the center until about 1/8 inch thick. Re-flour your surface as needed, continually lifting and rotating your dough to make sure no parts are sticking. If the dough becomes difficult to work with at any point, chill for a few minutes in the freezer on a baking sheet before continuing.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut an even number of circles in desired size using a floured biscuit cutter or the base of a small bowl. (I made 4" pies using the base of a rice bowl.) Lay circles on parchment lined baking sheet. Lightly beat egg with milk for wash in a small bowl.


 
Top half the circles with a small amount of filling, brush edged with egg wash, top with another round, and seal edges by crimping with a fork. Brush top with wash, sprinkle with raw sugar, and cut to vent. When completed place in the refrigerator to chill and repeat with other disc of dough and remaining filling.
When second sheet of pies are formed, put in fridge and remove the first sheet. Bake for the first batch for 20 minutes or until golden brown on top and bottom. Repeat with second batch, allowing all pies to cool on a rack.

 

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

new...new...new...

1.) Side Table w/Drawer
{F462.12}
 SOLD


2.) Table, Cottage
{F465.12}
SOLD

Chairs (we have 4)
{F466.12 - F469.12}
SOLD

3.) Cabinet, Media
{F474.12}
SOLD

4.) Side Table, Green
{F463.12}
SOLD

5.) Side Table, White
{F449.12}
SOLD

6.) Bucket, Galvanized
{A525.12}
SOLD

7.) Basket w/Lid
{A524.12}

8.) Tool Box, Red
{A526.12}
SOLD

9.) Garden Stool, White
{A517.12}
SOLD


10.) Garden Stool, Blue and White
{A518.12}

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and back by popular demand...

Glass Floats!!!

Striped Rugs!!!

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Ready-To-Finish Finds!!!


SOLD

SOLD

 SOLD


SOLD

SOLD

If you have any questions on
measurements or pricing,
please call the rustic rooster,
760.436.2171

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

sample sale


* SAMPLE SALE *


The Jenna Chair
SOLD


 The Alexandra Chair
SOLD


20% OFF!!!

These fabulous chairs add style to any space and are in perfect condition! 


WHAT A STEAL!!!


 Give us a call or come on in...


930 South Coast Highway 101
Encinitas, California 92024
760.436.2171


Friday, September 21, 2012

new... new... new...

1.) Dresser, Long
{F365.12}
SOLD

2.) Dresser, Tall
{F430.12}
SOLD

3.) Table-Drop Leaf
{F432.12}
SOLD

4.) Side Tables, Cottage Leg
(we have two)
{F423.12/F424.12}
SOLD

5.) Side Table, 3-Drawer
{F421.12}
SOLD

6.) Farm Table
{F338.12}
SOLD

7.) Coffee Table, Claw Feet
{F436.12}
SOLD

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Fun Accessories!!!


SOLD


SOLD


SOLD

If you have any questions on
measurements or pricing,
please call the rustic rooster,
760.436.2171






Friday, September 14, 2012

new... new... new...

Look at what came in 
just in time for the weekend!!!

It's a dresser!!!

Wait a minute...it's a desk!!!
{F438.12}
SOLD
Love it!!!


2.) Corner Media Cabinet
{F243.12}
SOLD
 

3.) Office Chair, Pressback
{F335.12}
4.) Kids Table/Side Table
{F440.12}
SOLD
5.) Adirondack, 3-Piece
{F439.12}
SOLD

If you have any questions on  
measurements or pricing,
please call the rustic rooster,
760.436.2171

my world


    

I don't know about you, but pretty much everyday I walk around my house moving and adjusting things. Let's just say it's like a nervous tick. I have two sides to me... 1.)  very traditional and 2.) beach cottage.  I love combining the two styles. As you can see I love seascapes and botanicals.  I have a fabulous collection of gingers jars all over my house as well.  Don't you just love how I displayed my necklaces. It's the easiest place for me to see and grab them when I'm getting ready for work. Thank goodness Sean doesn't say a word... I have no clue where I would put them. Our bed is my heaven. I went with a white denim slip covered headboard. It's perfect because down the road if I ever want to change our room color or pillows I can... Because I haven't locked myself into one color. Well, here's a little peek into my world... Hope you enjoyed it!