I mowed the lawn! After going through my entire life without ever mowing a lawn, I finally did it. This may not seem like a big deal to you, but I was dreading doing it. Now that I’ve done it, I have no idea why I was so worried about it. Once I figured out how to start the lawn mower, I was good to go. Although my technique might not be perfect and it’s not the best job, I DID IT.
Freshly mowed lawn
This week’s Tuesdays with Dorie—Flaky Apple Turnovers, which I made with frozen mixed berries–are like my lawn mowing-skills. Although my technique isn’t perfect and they aren’t the best looking turnovers, I got the job done. Instead of apples I used frozen mixed berries I had on hand. Instead of cinnamon I used Chinese 5-spice (I was going to substitute cardamon, but I didn’t have any.) I also added candied ginger bits.
Thank you to Julie of Someone’s in the Kitchen, the wonderful host for this week’s pick. The turnovers were FLAKY and delicious. If you would like the recipe, please visit her blog or buy the book.
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Yea!! Congratulations – on the lawn and the turnovers. Both look great!!
They are so cute! I love the ginger.
I am embarrassed to say that I have never mowed the lawn either..
The only time I ever mowed the lawn was when I lived in a house with a lawn the size of a postage stamp…with a manual mower!! It was kind of fun, actually – but it didn’t exactly get the job done! I hope you rewarded yourself by lying down on your beautiful lawn and eating a beautiful turnover!
I love how plump and juicy your turnovers look! The combination of the berries and 5-spice powder sounds delicious.
Your turnovers look great!! And congratulations on the lawn mowing…you did well!!
Peace, Stephanie
ils sont magnifiques ! avec le gingembre, ça devait être extra bon 🙂
The turnovers look so perfectly golden and delicious.
Those flavors sound phenomenal, but what is even MORE phenomenal is that you mowed your lawn! I would NEVER be able to do that.
Mmmmm those look absolutely delicious Pink! There something about the oozing… that always makes everything seem so much more appetizing.
yippeee for mowing the lawn for the first time!! looks to me like you did a fantastic job!
on your turnovers as well 😉 they look SO good. i aspire for my turnovers to look as delish as yours! *crosses fingers*
Congrats to you on both accounts. I mowed the lawn once and now Marc does not let me near the lawn mower. Personally, I don’ t think I did THAT bad of a job. Anyway…I’m much better at baking than lawn mowing. :o) But mowing more lawns might help me to burn off all of the extra calories from the baking. Okay…enough about that. I like the look of your turnovers. That oozing berry goodness is totally calling my name.
Yours are so cute and perfect. Mine are ugly. I messed them up. Oh well there is always next time, right? Your lawn looks fabulous!!
Yay! Congratulations on mowing the lawn. I had to mow my lawn when I lived in Texas, and I remember I was absolutely terrified the first time I had to get the mower started. As soon as I figured it out though, I really liked doing it. I had a pretty small yard to mow, so that might be why.
On to the turnovers — they’re gorgeous. I love, love, love the beautiful color of the berry filling. I bet that they tasted absolutely incredible.
The filling that you made sounds wonderful! Congrats on mowing your lawn- I know it can be quite an accomplishment sometimes and I think it looks great. Glad you are back in your house and getting back into the swing of things!
Beautiful job…on the lawn mowing and the turnovers! YOU did it! Berries sound like a wonderful choice with this recipe and I just love it when I get something that has oozing bits!
Ooh, see, now the problem with these turnovers is that I’m seeing way too many delicious looking variations! Berry/ginger sounds de-lish!
I didn’t make apple ones either!
Great job on the turnovers and the lawn! You go!
Those look delicious. Nice and brown and oozing with flavor. Perfect.
The 5-spice was good? I thought about using it, but wasn’t sure how it would go with pears. Next time..
Ginger + berries would be perfect with these turnovers. I thought the apple was wimpy. But mowing the lawn? Not wimpy at all; great job. I used to make the patterns different each week – vertical, horizontal, diagonal – kept it interesting!
Your turnovers look amazing and I know what you mean about mowing the lawn. I’ve only mowed the grass once, but it is quite the sense of accomplishment! Last year I wielded the leaf blower several times and while my arms ached the next day, I was very proud.
I’ve never mowed the lawn either (I actually wasn’t allowed when I was younger and now that I’m older it scares me a bit…) Congrats on such an accomplishment! The turnovers with ginger sound great!
Ha! I’ve never mowed a lawn before – although I’m not sure that’s something to be proud of.
Candied ginger with berries sounds perfect.
They look so good. I loved this recipe and can’t wait to make them again!
Your turnovers sound wonderful. Mixed berries and ginger. Yummy. I think you mowed that lawn like a pro.
They look delicious. I think I would prefer this filling to the apples. Love berries!
You crack me up. You mowed the lawn. So awesome!
Your turnovers reminds me of the fruit pies that are so bad for you at the grocery stores. They are like 5 pies for $1. So deadly but so good. 🙂
Simply gorgeous turnovers, my friend. I love how it oozes on the sides.
I need to try these! They look lovely. I love the the juice oozing out the sides!
What are you talking about – these are the best looking turnovers I’ve seen of all the TWD bakers. I love them.
Good looking turnovers. Nice lawn too!
I have mowed the lawn more times than I would like to remember. Not my favorite activity. I would much rather be eating these turnovers. Love the berries!
I am impressed with the lawn mowing skills!!! And your turnovers look amazing!! I think the berries oozing out makes them look mouthwateringly delicious!
Your turnovers are gorgeous! The ginger sounds fantastic! Your lawn looks great, too 🙂
Mmmm – ginger and berries sounds like a fab combination. Great job on the lawn too!!
Lovely! What a wonderful idea to use mixed berries – I think I will try that next time.
Great job!!! I think they look perfect!! Love the idea of the 5spice powder too!
Yay for lawnmowing! (I did it growing up – 3 hrs on a riding lawnmower – we sorta had a big lawn…) And double yay for those turnovers – I LOVE ginger, so they sound delicious!
congrats on the lawn mowing (confession: i’ve never mowed a lawn either and am henceforth scared.) your tarts are too cute–i’m glad to know that berries work well too!
Ohh, berries sound wonderful. I bet they were juicier than the apples!
Good to know that frozen berries work well too! The lawn looks great 🙂 Starting the mower is always the hardest part I think – so finicky. 🙂
The turnovers look fantastic and so does the lawn! Spiced berries sound yummy!
Your turnovers look amazing!
Yours look so delicious! Fab photography too!
In Belgium we call this: appel flappen
appel means apple
Mowing the lawn is fun the first time- but it gets a little old after a few weeks! Making turnovers is much more fun! Although I’m not one to talk because I need to mow my lawn and didn’t make this weeks recipe!
I think they look good and I love how some of your berry filling seeped out and caramelized. I bet the edges were the best part.
Kudos are mowing your lawn. LOL! I’ve never mown a lawn either.
~ingrid
Wow! They look incredibly good! delicious!
Mamma mia your turnovers are so gorgeous !!
If I had a lawn you would be my teacher :it came out perfect !
Love your Chinese 5-spice substitution – they look amazing! I’ve never mowed a lawn, but it looks like a good workout!
Those flavors sound so good together! I’ve only ever used my 5 spice powder for savory things, I’ll have to try sweet now. Thanks for baking with me!
Wow, your turnovers look amazing! So golden and crispy on the outside…definitely sexy. And double props for mowing a lawn…I have to admit I’ve never done it, and would be fine if I never did!
Oh so pretty! I bet they were completely delicious. Congrats on the lawn mowing!
Your turnovers somehow manage to look beautifully homemade and sophisticated at the same time. Very nice job!
Those are gorgeous…and isn’t it always the way? You wonder what on earth you were worried about to start with…
First the lawn, then… the world!! LOL, great job.
Your turnovers look wonderful 🙂
I think both your lawn and your turnovers look great! I love Chinese 5 spice too 🙂
I would rather eat a turnover that looks like it was made with love at home any day, and these look amazing. Back when I used to mow my own lawn, I found it very satisfying in a self sufficient sort of way. Now I pay someone to do it, and that’s pretty satisfying, too!
Alright, so I’m not the only one who hadn’t mowed a lawn before (actually, I still never have)! And actually, I think your turnovers look gorgeous. The excess filling just gives us a peek at the deliciousness inside.
Those look fantastic, and the flavor combination sounds divine. I am also a lawn-mower-phobe, but if I ever have to do it, I’ll remember your courage! You did a great job on both the lawn and the turnovers.
Yum–that sounds like a great flavor combination. I bet the cardamom would have been good, too. Lawn mowing isn’t my favorite activity either, but there is a certain amount of satisfaction in getting it done. Plus it helps that I have a really small front yard. =)