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This is all of my favorite things.
All of them.
Plus, I do think that today calls for chocolate, but then again I was raised to think that everyday calls for at least a little chocolate. Fridays though? Those are double chocolate days.
So my week. Let me tell you a little about it. It’s been filled with barn decisions. Well, I guess so was last week, but it’s all exciting and a little nerve-racking at the same time. It’s exciting for obvious reasons, but the nerve-wracking part??? Ugh. See, there is this thing with the county and it’s a really long story that I could never possibly explain to you properly, but the bottom line is there are some easement issues. Whenever there are issues with the county, IT’S NEVER GOOD.
And oh my gosh, it’s so stressful because we have to get this easement issue straightened out. I guess the county never got an easement from the previous owners for the existing gas line that runs along the northern border of our property – that three other homeowners (besides us) tap off of. But I mean HELLO, it’s already there now, and we own the property. We’ll give you the easement, just get this thing done. Apparently legally it is just not that easy! If don’t get it resolved quickly we will miss the cut off date of October 15, the last date that you can dig a gas line up here because of freezing – until May 15! That would mean no barn completion this year.
Enter major sad face.
Told you, kind of nerve-racking. I am just praying it all gets worked out, and fast, because everything is starting to come a long. I decided on windows and cabinets this week. Like the final decisions. Orders placed and all. I had a TON of help from my awesome mom with the windows because to be honest, I really did not care all that much. I probably should, but all I cared about was that my north facing window, that I will be shooting at, is a decent size and will allow for some nice light. Other than that, I was kind of like, “well, I really just want them to be cute”. Luckily, I had my dad to remind me that they needed to actually be functional as well. So, I had mom for style, dad for practicality and me for the final say.
It worked out pretty good… except it took my mom two days to decide that she didn’t like the look of the windows we were going to use at all. So then it was on to an all new window company. Thankfully we all loved the other company and were able to make a much quicker decision. Team work, but really, thanks to my mom for taking the reigns on the windows. A little boring for me I guess.
Also, it’s nice to have parental help. Especially for someone who is young and has never built a house before. Knowledge is everything, and on barn renovations, I have none.
Other highlights of my week? Collecting (more like hoarding) mini sugar pumpkins + all the fall gourds I could hold and making a mini pumpkin patch. One, I am obsessed with pumpkins and two, because it is early fall, I want to steal all the cutest pumpkins before everyone else decides it’s time to get some. Nothing wrong with having too many sugar pumpkins, and/or gourds come Thanksgiving.
And um, our chickens laid eggs this week. SO EXCITING!!
I have to say though, the best part of my week came early. Actually it was Monday, the day I made this.
I guess it is kind of obvious as to why it was the best part of my week though, right?
I mean, just look at all that delicious gooeyness, and with ice cream too. I am telling you, it’s a heavenly dessert.
And yes, I roasted some pumpkin seeds (in cinnamon sugar and butter!) to top this tarte. I really just could not resist the bag of already cleaned pumpkin seeds at the grocery store. Do you guys get those in your stores too? This was the first time I have ever seen them, but wow! Such a time saver.
The base of this Nutella Banana Tarte Tatin is puff pastry, which I actually love and wish I used more often. I will definitely be using these more, the stuff is good! The next step is to slather the puff pastry with a generous amount of Nutella. Next, make some caramel, press some bananas into the caramel and add the puff pastry. Bake and be amazed. It’s a quick and simple dessert to make, but people seem to be really impressed by it. I guess because it turns out so pretty, although mine was far from perfect. But if I have learned anything about the appearance of a finished dish over that last two years, it is that pretty food is overrated. All you want is real food that tastes delicious.
And trust me, this may not be the prettiest tarte tatin you have ever seen, but it’s crazy good.
Really, it is. Oh, and do not skip the ice cream. Ice cream is a must. No exceptions.
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I mean?? How could you not be excited about that? Impossible.
I made this for my husbands birthday …one of the best things i have eaten . Simple banana tarte tatin is Ok .but when u add nutella. OMG. Its just SOMETHING. I am soo in love with ur desserrs and the twists. Esp chocolate ones. That other blogs seem to be making boring food. 🙂
Wow! This looks amazing! I have some friends coming over and I was thinking if the cake is good served cold as well because I don’t have time to serve it warm :(. Thank you 😀
Cold will be great! Hope everyone loves this! 🙂
wow wow wow! you are seriously talented in not only creative unique dishes but spectacular photography! I love everything about your blog and can tell you put so much effort and passion into this blog. Thank you for sharing! may I ask what that black/grey backdrop you use in this picture is? Is it a table or a board you use because I really love this backdrop and how it makes the food POP & would like to use something like this for my photos. Thank you and keep it up!
Thanks Missy! That is so sweet of you to say! 🙂
That backdrop is a table that was in our house when we moved in. It is TV stand I believe. Thanks again and happy belated Thanksgiving!
I wanted to lick my screen as soon as I saw this!! 😉 That pumpkin seed hazelnut crunch-gah! Love it so much! Pinned!
Haha! Thank you, Jocelyn!
Looks amazing! I love your photographs!
Thanks Valentina!
You will need to invite those county people over when you’re cooking something that way you will win them over–if not I will pray for a good end to this.
Haha, that is good idea!!
Thanks Nancy!
Nutella! I could eat it by the spoonful!…I do eat it by the spoonful….
Haha! I know, it is so good. THANKS!
it looks delicious!
Thank you! 🙂
I love your take on the tarte tatin and I agree with you the ice cream is a must. Hope you get to work things out at the home front soon!
Thanks Nik!! Hoping this things will be smooth sailing soon! 🙂
Absolutely gorgeous! This tarte tatin needs to happen soon! I have crazy weeks coming and this would definitely help! 🙂
This is a savory during crazy times! 🙂
Thanks Anna!
Love everything happening here!!
Country living definitely has its perks + downfalls. 😛 Hope things are smoothed out for you soon.
Thank you so much, Valerie! 🙂
There are way too many delicious things in the title for this not to be good!
Haha! Thanks so much, Karishma!
Your tatin looks crazy good, Tieghan! I mean completely insane, so much beauty in imperfection. My tatin always comes out messy but that’s what I love about it! Pumpkin seeds and hazelnuts for an extra crunch-genius!
Yeah, mine came out messy too, but hey all that matters is the taste! Thanks Julia!
Dealing with red tape is horrible. But this? This would make it bearable!! 🙂
It so is!!
Thanks Dorothy!
I’m in love with all that Nutella and hazelnut goodness. Perfect Friday dessert!
Thanks Laura! Hope you had a great Friday!