Compost sieve

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Y'all, I just took my new compost sieve out for a spin, and it's awesome!!! All the not-yet-ready stuff stays behind, and you're left with gorgeous black gold, laden with worms. Seriously, there must be many thousands of worms back there. So cool! I just spread some as a top layer in my gardens. Easy, no smell, no waste. I LOVE it! If you've got a pile or tumbler going (I like my open pile better) and are in the market for such a sieve, I got mine from Gardener's Supply Company. It's heavy-duty, and I'm quite pleased. Earth Day's coming- get psyched!

Torta della nonna - I went for it!

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I just couldn't help myself, and while I'm glad I jumped right in, I do feel rather sheepish as I sit here yawning, watching the oven timer count down to done. And that crust dough- my god if I were pregnant, rolling it out would have thrown me into contractions. In fact, when I was hugely pregnant with Jack, I offered to host mother's day for my MIL and FIL. Say what, you might ask? Why would I be the one doing all the cooking?! But really, does it surprise you? Anyway, I was making a whole host of things, including a homemade cinnamon-raisin bread which required lots of kneading. My belly and I kneaded the heck out of that dough, and in all honesty, y'all, I did feel a little uterine action.  So, watch out! Anyway, this dough gave my arms a run for their money tonight, so I sure hope it all pans out. In the meantime, look at this unctuous custard, and the torta before the top crust was applied. Ooh, lala!