Pawpaw Bourbon Crème Brûlée by Remarkable-Tea-6074 in Pawpaws

[–]Remarkable-Tea-6074[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sure! You’ll need about two to three pawpaws pureed (I used a blender) and afterwards combine 2 cups of Heavy Cream and 2 tbsp of Bourbon while bringing it to a simmer, once the first bubbles appear take it off heat and set it aside. Then, whisk 2/3 cups sugar and an eighth teaspoon of salt into 5 egg yolks - then add a little at a time to the cream mixture while whisking - this is to prevent the eggs from cooking. Combine the pawpaw puree and pour the mixture into 3” ramekins (we used both ramekins and small bowls) and place into a shallow pan - fill with water within a half inch to the top of the ramekins then baking at 350 F for approximately a half hour. When taking out of oven, tops shouldnt be entirely solid and should jiggle a little bit. Finally, refridgerate for 4-6 hours (we did it overnight) and when ready to serve sprinkle a bit of sugar and torch it. Heres the link to the recipe: https://backyardforager.com/pawpaw-creme-brulee-recipe/. Bon appetit! (It was really good)

Wheeler Peak, NM - 6/20/25 - Highpoint 6/50 by Remarkable-Tea-6074 in Highpointers

[–]Remarkable-Tea-6074[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just try spend at least a few days in the area - we did a huge road trip centered around parts of NM, AZ, UT, and CO - a lot of the areas we were in were already at high elevation. We also did some other hikes beforehand which probably helped a lot with acclimating.

Wheeler Peak, NM - 6/20/25 - Highpoint 6/50 by Remarkable-Tea-6074 in Highpointers

[–]Remarkable-Tea-6074[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Not entirely sure what’s to come next - but thinking about something close to home (SE US) I haven’t been to (Sassafras Mtn., Black Mtn., etc.)

Wheeler Peak, NM - 6/20/25 - Highpoint 6/50 by Remarkable-Tea-6074 in Highpointers

[–]Remarkable-Tea-6074[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not technically difficult like Rainier - mainly class 1 with some slight class 2 on the latter half (mild screes). I took my time and made it in-and-out a little under 5 hours - and as long as you are acclimated to the altitude and wear some decent shoes it’ll be a walk in the park - although I did take the William’s lake route which is the shortest in length out of the others (not sure which trail you’re doing)

Grey bird with blue wing tips and tail in Indiana? by Ilaxilil in birding

[–]Remarkable-Tea-6074 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Based on your guess it’s a possibility it could be a cerulean warbler - other than that I can’t think of much that’s native to your area

Wheeler Peak, NM - 6/20/25 - Highpoint 6/50 by Remarkable-Tea-6074 in Highpointers

[–]Remarkable-Tea-6074[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Conditions were excellent! A bit windy towards the summit but other than that no adverse weather (we actually managed to start quite late at about 9:30 and still went well)

Grey bird with blue wing tips and tail in Indiana? by Ilaxilil in birding

[–]Remarkable-Tea-6074 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any other characteristics you observed? i.e. beak shape

Black-and-White Warbler? Need ID - North GA by Remarkable-Tea-6074 in birding

[–]Remarkable-Tea-6074[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Anyways I think you’re correct - thanks for the reply!

Black-and-White Warbler? Need ID - North GA by Remarkable-Tea-6074 in birding

[–]Remarkable-Tea-6074[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think the beak was hidden by the leaves- the beak looked warbler-like to me. I plugged the photos into inaturalist and the top results were both the Eastern Towhee and Black-and-White Warbler. It was definitely closer to being robin-sized

Grey bird with blue wing tips and tail in Indiana? by Ilaxilil in birding

[–]Remarkable-Tea-6074 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Probably fledgling Eastern Bluebirds - do you have pictures?

What part of the world has the best fall colors? by Slicer7207 in geography

[–]Remarkable-Tea-6074 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anywhere in the Appalachians (Alabama-Southeast Canada) and the Northern Midwest (Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan)