LITTLE BIRD

"I'm youth, I'm joy, I'm a little bird that has broken out of the egg." - james matthew barrie

and

learn to fly

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think outside the box

LeBris artificial albatross glider, 1868 image via inventorspot

man flies, 1903 image via listverse

ph: jacques henri lartigue, 1910

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A CUCKOO IN THE NEST

After flying, we all need a little nest to rest our feathers. Here's another tasty vintage delight made with apples called Bird's Nest Pie, because when flipped upside down it slightly resembles a bird's nest. This no crust pie can also be made with peaches.

p.s. there is another bird's nest pie recipe that is a savory italian dish made with spaghetti.

Bird's Nest Pie

4 to 5 medium apples, peeled and sliced

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup sugar

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp cream of tartar

1 cup sour milk (*see below)

1 egg

topping:

1/4 cup sugar

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

1. Preheat oven 350° F. Divide apples evenly between 2 greased 9-inch pie plates; set aside. In mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cream of tartar, sour milk and egg; mix well.
2. Divide batter and pour over apples. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until pies are lightly browned and test done.
3. Invert onto serving plates (so apples are on the top.) Combine all topping ingredients; sprinkle over apples. Serve warm.

*(To sour milk, place 1 tablespoon of white vinegar in a measuring cup; add enough milk to equal 1 cup. Let stand 5 minutes.)