Flat Pie

I ate the largest meal tonight that I have had in a long time.  It wasn't large in quantity, but large in calories!



I made pâté a few days ago and finally gathered my courage to test it tonight.  I will be blogging about that in about a week or so.  What a heavenly meal though!  My homemade pâté and fresh mesculun greens from my very own garden.  And that paired with my own lavash.  I savoured every bite.



My good neighbour Verdella called just as I finished eating.  I wanted to give her some of my pâté so I ran across the back lane with my little package of two different kinds.  She had just made flat pie.  I don't know if it is her own invention or if it is common out here among the farm and ranch families.  It is a pie made flat in a jelly roll pan or baking sheet with sides.  It is easy to pack out to the guys when they are working on the land.



She makes the best pastry I have ever tasted.  I'll be hitting her up for her recipe and tips on pastry.  I'm sure it is made with lard.



I just have to tell you that ever since I have been painting bedrooms, shovelling red shale, shovelling top soil and cutting flower beds, I have lost 10 pounds!  I have been so busy with working on the house that I haven't been cooking so much but what I have made has been very satisfying.  But tonight was over the top!  Such a treat.