In the Nick of Time

Between storm surges, and before the snow started falling, we made it to Portland for our son's birthday dinner on Saturday.  Our holidays start and end with birthdays, so this is the last of the hoopla for awhile.  Time to put the Christmas decorations away and pack it up.  Looking forward to a little quiet time with some new books and then I'll be ready to get back into homecraft again.  The twig alphabet I'm designing is coming along nicely.  I've already got a few projects in mind that I hope to share.  But all in good time. 

And speaking of alphabets, and before any more time slips by, I'd better tell you about my latest A-Z Quiche update for N.  The ingredients aren't really anything new, as far as quiche goes, but the presentation is a little different.  I made these for our New Year's Day brunch, so that's how I'm tagging them:  New Year's [Quiche] "Brunch Cups".  A mouthful, in more ways than one!    Not only do these make *cute* party food, they are quite yummy too.  I used a flower-shaped cookie cutter about 4-inches in diameter for the pastry shells to create the petal effect.   I was happy to discover these fit a standard cupcake/muffin pan perfectly.  Pastry scraps were also rolled out, cut into shapes, brushed with some of the egg mixture, sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, and baked flat on a cookie sheet for about 10 minutes.  Something kid-helpers can easily do.  These make sweet little pastry treats for the wee ones in the house in particular.  If any of this appeals to you, follow me over here for the recipe. 

Comments

[Chris and Laurie]

The Quiche looks really good. I am going to have to try this my husband will love it. Thanks for sharing the recipe.

[brit]

flower cookie cutter? You are so clever!!

[carolyn]

I did these little brunch quiches once with bread cut outs instead of pastry--they worked well and were yummy too.

[Teresa]

Happy New Year, Vickie and all! The little quiches look good enough to eat. I cut out pastry flower shapes and bake them blind in a muffin tin, cool, then fill them with lemon curd when I'm having a tea party.

Love the twig alphabet!

[Natalie]

Oh, yes... it appeals. Do you ship?;-)

[Cindy]

Oh, Vickie! Just seeing the pictures for this post have made my day. The orange cookie cutter you used is part of a little set that my grandma had - in fact, she was quite a tidy minimalist and that is the ONLY cookie cutter I remember her owning or using. I was just overwhelmed with "warm fuzzies" seeing that picture. Thanks for brightening my day!

[Nan]

What a great idea! I have a baby shower to give soon and I am going to make and serve these! Thanks so much!

[jonipossin]

I was hungry before I read your post and now I'm starving! The brunch cup recipe on the link sounds so delicious. And they are soooo cute made up. I wonder if they'd freeze well??

Pie scraps with cinnamon sugar bring back fond memories of my childhood and my daughters' too!

Thanks for the yummy sharing,
Joni

[Jennifer]

What scrumptious looking quiche! I think the best part is you can do any of your quiche recipes mini size. Hmmm...the possibilities.

The snow and the cozy tree make me jealous. Broke a sweat in Texas getting the tree out yesterday!

If you ever get the chance when you are in Portland, try this:
http://www.caprialandjohnskitchen.com/bistro/index.html

absolutely the most exquisite chefs ever!

[Michelle]

What is your recipe for pie crust? It looks so great! I am inspired, this is a great way to start a Monday.
Michelle

[Miz Booshay]

Those are the cutest scalloped edges!!! Brilliant idea!!

[Miss Paula]

Where's my fork!! I am ready!!

[Angela]

Those mini quiche cups look just yummy! Thanks for sharing the recipe (and what a great way to use up some of those dough scraps as well!)

[Jude]

I love the idea of using a cookie cutter - it gives it such a great edge. I love your A-Z of quiches!

[Andrea]

I love love love your quiche recipes - and using the cookie cutter for the pasty is genius. This makes me want to invite people over for breakfast.

I love trying to guess what the next letter ingredient will be - I am stumped on what you are going to do for Z!

[Gina]

Hi!
I just tagged you for the You Make My Day Blog Award. You can see the rules for carrying on with it at my blog if you want to tag someone else.
:-) Gina
http://threadsofatattinggoddess.blogspot.com/

[Lee]

We start and end with birthdays as well. My daughter was born November 19 and my son was born January 17. In that 2 month span we celebrate Thanksgiving, Hanukah, Christmas, my birthday and the new year. Whew! It is always restful to have almost a month before Valentine's Day. :)

[Alice]

What wonderfully, delicious little quiches. I know the whirl wind of birthdays before and after the holidays! I'm kinda glad that they are all behind me, and now can concentrate on what's ahead.

[June]

I love the quiche cups and am going to follow the link to discover more. Thank you!

[Mia]

Dear Vicki and All at "Turkey Feathers".

I came across your website by accident last year and have been absolutely captivated ever since. The items you all make are really beautiful and your website is so happy and positive that it always brightens my day and I look forward to your postings. I normally NEVER write comments and things but I just wanted to get in touch and say a Very Happy and Productive New Year to you and all other website followers and thank you for brightening my day!

[Terri]

Those little quiches look wonderful! What a great brunch or tea idea! Thanks!
Terri

[Tracy]

Those mini quiche are terrific. And so is your twig alphabet! Lots of inspiration to start the week. Happy Days ((HUGS))

[margie]

I printed the recipe out right away. Thank you for sharing! I am hosting a brunch in March and this will be perfect!

Have a wonderful day and thank you for inviting us to share in your day!

Margie

[Sharon]

Love your alphabet and the quiches are darling--I'd love to make these for a brunch! You are so clever!

Sharon

[Sarah]

The flower petal crusts are so adorable!