Japanese Maples Fall Color
'Skeeter's Broom' is the most colorful maple in our garden. I have just returned from a 2-week trip to Japan. This was my first ever trip outside the United States. It was an amazing experience and one I will never forget. Japan was wonderful - they really have their act together and I think the U.S. could learn a few things from them. There was one disappointment on the trip - the fall color had barely begun there and was really just beginning as we left. That is okay because the gardens were still spectacular, and I got a nice shot of fall color when I got back. 'Ryusen' I missed a few things - our ginkgo had just turned a glorious color the day before I left, and the leaves were gone by the time I got back. 'Sango-Kaku' I came home to many leaves on the ground but still a lot on the trees. 'Osakazuki', a beautiful red maple always changed color very late and therefore doesn't usually last long. When I left there was no color but a few remaini
Oh, be still my beating heart! I love that mix of pudding, cake and chocolate, too Phillip. Hope your birthday was grand!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful birthday gift. My mouth is watering. Happy belated birthday.
ReplyDeleteLooks delish!! Happy Belated Birthday.
ReplyDeleteBoston Cream Pie is a favorite, as is Maida Heatter, so I can't wait to see the recipe! I'm from there, and don't know why they call it a "pie," either! Whatever it's called, it's a beautiful thing! Happy Birthday!
ReplyDeletePhillip,
ReplyDeleteNever had this before. Congrads on our 29th birthday! Meg's b day is Monday. Now get out there and work off those pounds you gained!
Damn! Now I have to make a trip to the bakery.
ReplyDeleteMan, that looks good.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! Hope you had a great day. Cake from scratch - that's love!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Phillip!!
ReplyDeleteOh that is so Wonderful of Michael and it looks Amazing!!
Yum!! Looking forward to seeing the photos!!
Hope you have a Wonderful & Healthy Birthday Year!!
gerri XXXOOO
I do hope your birthday was filled with celebration and laughter. The cake looks so delicious and Phillip, I never eat cake! gail
ReplyDeleteOoooooh, wow!
ReplyDeleteYum!
ReplyDeleteHope you had a great birthday. Boston Creme Pie is one of my favorites, too.
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Always Growing
I knew I shouldn't have looked at your baking blog...
ReplyDeleteGosh, that looks good. My daughter the other day had a piece of Boston Cream Pie, and she said, "Mom, they're silly. It's a cake." She thought they made it wrong. :) ~~Dee
ReplyDeleteHBD, friend. Love Boston Creme Pie, too and since I'm always looking for something to have on Sunday afternoons after our bible study, I think I'll make one. I'll go over to your blog and snag the reciepe. Carol
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!! :)))
ReplyDeleteHappy Bday! That cake looks awesome I must say.
ReplyDeleteHope you had a lovely birthday! How sweet of Michael to make it for you, especially because I get the impression that you are the one who most likes to bake! I'm sure it was delish. Will you do me a favor and make note of my new blog address? My old one was deleted due to someone else's fraud. Grrrrr!
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Boston cream pie is my favorite. Mom usually makes one for me on my birthday. She made the hummingbird cake recipe that's in this months Southern Living for our lab. It didn't last past breakfast. Where did the name for hummingbird cake come from?
ReplyDeleteOn the gardening front, my heirloom daffodils are in bloom. Spring is close!!!