Personal acceleration equals personal velocity over time
As December looms, I’m thinking of spices, family, Christmas shopping, baking, heatwaves, and baking in heatwaves with ice-cream and chilled watermelon.
Something about this past year, has changed.
Now the year is almost at it’s end, it’s my conclusion that this year has been nothing at all like I had expected. For various reasons, this is both a good and a bad thing, and for similar reasons, it has caused me to wonder more about where I want to be heading. People who know me will recognise this as being highly unusual, as I am typically a very directionless and under-planned kind of person. I operate rather laboriously along the lines of hey, let’s pick a path and then see what happens. If it doesn’t work out, I simply backtrack and choose a different adventure instead.
Fortunately, apathy doesn’t seem to wash past a certain age, and there are at least a few more things I wish to accomplish before the lower back pain eventually takes over. Something has me wanting to aim for new things. It’s true I may never realise them, but I’m excited simply for the fact these ideas are blowing away the dust from the attic in my head.
So pull up a chair, grab a cup of tea, and a mince tart or two (I made so many of these! Big ones, small ones.. they’re all going to good homes soon). I promise I’ll be telling you more in good time.
To new things, and new people :
Joshua Antonius Nov 7th 2009
Miren Lili Nov 17th 2009
Tags: cinnamon, dried fruit, mince, spices, tart
Christie @ Fig&Cherry said,
November 29, 2009 @ 3:24 pm
The pie looks so cosy on the tea-towel in the first shot. Love it!
Anita said,
November 29, 2009 @ 3:27 pm
Such pretty tarts. I love the crinkle cut strips on the top. Lovely.
Esz said,
November 29, 2009 @ 4:17 pm
Its funny how much can change over a year! Cant wait to hear what these new plans are 😀
Love the mince tarts too. I never used to be a fan, but if you get a good one (like yours are without doubt) then they are just awesome.
shaz said,
November 29, 2009 @ 5:04 pm
Oh please can some come to my home? Good luck with your plans, you have such immense talent I’m sure your path will lead you to great things 🙂
Trissa said,
November 29, 2009 @ 6:13 pm
Oh Y what a great post – I love reading your blog – not only do you bake beautifully – I always leave feeling like I should be reflecting about my own life more (and baking more as well!)…
I feel we are on opposite sides of the spectrum – when I was younger I was full of ambition and had planned every avenue of my life. I knew where I wanted to be at a certain age and when things didn’t go my way, I felt frustrated. And then more recently I’ve taken a step back and said, well – if things don’t go my way – well that’s okay too… but enough about me – I want to hear more about you – and uhm – can I have some tart too?! They look divine.
Manggy said,
November 29, 2009 @ 6:56 pm
Ahrr, tell us more now! 🙂 I hope that wherever life takes you unexpectedly, that you always enjoy the journey– I have no doubt that you enjoy the meals! 🙂
The Purple Foodie said,
November 29, 2009 @ 7:57 pm
I’m going through similar emotions here! I can’t wait to know more! I too will write about the events in my life shortly… Excited, yet a wee bit nervous.
Ali said,
November 29, 2009 @ 8:20 pm
and still I am left craving mince tarts.
Ali
in an authorative tone not to be ignored: Y, don’t let you niggling back pain get worse! Book in for Bowen!!….now.
Ellie said,
November 29, 2009 @ 10:15 pm
It’s a nice change to all the mass productions tarts with a star on the top 🙂 Love the crinkly strips and the perfectly baked tartlets. I am glad I did a lot of traveling before my low back pain took over the better part of me. So follow your heart and go do what you want to accomplish before it’s too late! Can’t wait to hear more!
VeggieGirl said,
November 29, 2009 @ 11:24 pm
Here’s to next year being NOTHING but great for you!!
Cute little desserts 🙂
Angela @ A Spoonful of Sugar said,
November 30, 2009 @ 12:11 am
Beautiful mince tarts, Y! I love the lattice-work. I hope your newfound direction brings you joy in 2010.
YW@brunchlunchmunch said,
November 30, 2009 @ 1:19 am
some very pretty looking fruit mince tarts you’ve got there !!
All the best for 2010 !!
federica said,
November 30, 2009 @ 3:10 am
complimenti! queste crostatine sono una meraviglia!
Rosa said,
November 30, 2009 @ 5:40 am
Those tartlets look so good!
I hope you’ll follow your dreams and find your way to happiness!
Cheers,
Rosa
asha@FSK said,
November 30, 2009 @ 6:55 am
First of all, I am there.. for those pies!!!! :))
interesting.. I am so the opposite. I had dreams and goals and was working towards it and then this year happened.. Now I have no plans because I don’t know where life is taking me and what I am meant to be.. so I am just cruising along taking it a step at a time..
haha.. this year has definitely been life and routine changing ain’t it?! :))
dawn said,
November 30, 2009 @ 8:49 am
you & your gorgeous tarts have a peaceful journey. if your journey is going thru cape cod please bring some tarts! LOL
Su-yin said,
November 30, 2009 @ 9:14 am
These mince tarts look so good. I love mince pies, and always look forward to Christmas so I can stuff myself silly with them till next Christmas comes along.
Hope your back pain isn’t too bad – do take care of yourself. 🙂
Steph said,
November 30, 2009 @ 11:08 am
I’m a sucker for fruit mince anything, will definitely be doing some Christmas baking with it soon! Good luck with whatever you have planned for yourself 🙂
Jane said,
November 30, 2009 @ 11:31 am
LemonPi,
I know firsthand that it’s never too late no matter how late it is (and I’m no spring chicken)! Whatever it is you’re contemplating, I hope it proves to be exhilirating and fulfilling. Looking forward to hearing more!
🙂 Jane
Mae said,
November 30, 2009 @ 5:01 pm
I’ve just discovered your blog. How has it taken this long? Lovely post, I’ll be following! 🙂
the caked crusader said,
November 30, 2009 @ 7:50 pm
That tart is a thing of beauty. If there were any justice it would be hanging in a gallery!
A lot can happen in a year – mine has been a year of change too, but thankfully for the better!
Arwen from Hoglet K said,
November 30, 2009 @ 8:04 pm
Good luck with the plans, and look after the back. The pies look lovely with the lattice.
Inner Pickle said,
November 30, 2009 @ 8:10 pm
and all of a sudden my life is INCOMPLETE without fruit tarts. Must make fruit tarts. Gorgeous shots, Y. Can’t wait to hear more. xxx
penny aka jeroxie said,
November 30, 2009 @ 10:58 pm
Another new year is coming. I question about the things that I would like to have and happen. Always a bittersweet time. I will be reading 🙂
cakebrain said,
December 1, 2009 @ 6:35 am
I love how you can see the filling with the peek-a-boo lattice work. And the fact that the pie is mini appeals to my sense of ownership. I’d like to have my very own whole pie rather than share! 🙂
felicia said,
December 2, 2009 @ 10:30 am
love the photo.
how christmasy! heh.
Julia @ Mélanger said,
December 2, 2009 @ 11:37 pm
Y – my mother would be pointing behind you, saying “what’s that?” and then grabbing this tart while your attention was directed elsewhere.
Fabulous. Delicious. Christmas wrapped in pastry!
I’m intrigued by your words Y. Intrigued …..
kellypea said,
December 3, 2009 @ 1:09 am
Lower back pain and new things sounds like something I’ve been familiar with and it’s not about growing older…. : ) Cute pies!
Irene said,
December 3, 2009 @ 10:07 am
Beautiful, yummy photos!
Lorraine @NotQuiteNigella said,
December 3, 2009 @ 10:57 am
That looks delicious-I thought it was a cherry tart at first! Ahhh you’re so cryptic! 😛
erin said,
December 3, 2009 @ 11:02 am
Love the tarts! Mini tarts are the cutest, but they scare me because they seem so time consuming!
Lauren said,
December 3, 2009 @ 11:54 am
Old age can strike at any time – I’ve got a handful of health issues, and I’ve yet to hit 20 (so very far away, it seems). I say plan, go, do. Life runs away before you realize it! Can’t wait to hear about what your future holds! These tarts are adorable!
Caitlin said,
December 3, 2009 @ 9:47 pm
To new things, new people, and new directions – hurrah! And fruit mince tarts as well. Where’s the recipe from?
Laura said,
December 4, 2009 @ 2:15 am
I have the chair, the coffee, and time, can’t wait to read about your year. I love your choice for the Daring Bakers, perfect! I will start earlier this time so I will be able to post on time.
cathy x. said,
December 4, 2009 @ 2:16 am
speaking of cherry tarts (@lorraine) kitchenwaredirect.com.au had a sale on offering free shipping on EVERYTHING and i just couldn’t resist so i bought a corningware pie thing and one of those mini pizza rolly lattice crust cutter gizmos. i’m expecting a paper bag full of delicious cherries to arrive at work tomorrow and the day after there shall be cherry pie! cherry pie for all! 😀
ps. does such a thing as cheap cherry seconds exist? =\
matt said,
December 4, 2009 @ 5:24 am
wow, that is one great looking pie.
Hilda said,
December 4, 2009 @ 10:00 am
Good directions and a little bit of planning can be good things. I love that it’s blowing the dust out of the attic in your head. I think of my head the same way, mostly with overflowing file cabinets that are seldom organized. I, too, am excited to find out what you’ve got in store Y, and that’s a lovely-looking mince pie (I’m seeing a lot right now as you know, but yours looks particularly good).
Sophie said,
December 4, 2009 @ 8:14 pm
Hello Y,
Your mince tartelette looks fabulous but I don’t like mince meat!!
pity said,
December 5, 2009 @ 9:17 am
these tarts look so divine, cant wait to try them, well done, cheers from london
Hélène said,
December 5, 2009 @ 10:05 am
Pretty looking tarts. I can’t wait to bake mine for the Holidays.
grace said,
December 6, 2009 @ 6:46 pm
my year has revealed just the opposite–i’m generally a plan-everything-to-the-smallest-detail kind of person, but right now i’m absolutely just floating along. i don’t think i like it! 🙂
i do like your tarts, though. beautiful work.
Betty @ The Hungry Girl said,
December 7, 2009 @ 9:22 am
Ooh I love fruit mince tarts, these look so pretty! Good luck with with whatever your plans are for the future 🙂
Pei-Lin said,
December 8, 2009 @ 1:44 am
My goodness!! Looks so good!! Your culinary creations & photography are simply amazing!
I don’t mind having mince pies … It’s just that they aren’t my fave … LOL!! Lovely nonetheless!
Cheers from Malaysia,
Pei-Lin
tiina said,
December 14, 2009 @ 8:04 am
The end of the year has always been reviewing my goals and life, usually end up being pretty constructive for the new upcoming year, so new winds blowing here too. Excited to hear what conclusions and decision you will make, and what new things you will head towards. In the meanwhile, these tarts look absolutely gorgeous and delicious. I love the miniature sized look of a pie. What a wonderful recipe, once again!
Cakelaw said,
December 14, 2009 @ 9:10 am
I’m with you – to new things and new people. I have no idea where I am heading – but in the New Year, I am hoping for bigger and better for me and you too!
Bread and Jam said,
December 15, 2009 @ 3:03 am
Oh, my. These tarts are almost too cute to eat! I love the lattice and mince is my favorite filling at Christmas. 🙂