Giant Apricot Walnut Scones

The recipe for Giant Apricot Walnut Scones made scones every bit as good as The Chestnut Cottage. They were the hit of the day.

Well worth the four trips to the store. This is such a beloved item at The Chestnut Cottage that I wanted to give it the proper respect it deserved. First I went to Trader Joe's, who have the best nuts at the best price and very smartly bought the walnuts, without the recipe, and went home without the dried apricots. What was I thinking, how was I going to make Apricot Walnut Scones without the apricots. So I went back to the store and got those. Then I glanced at the recipe and realized I needed heavy cream, back I went. Then I actually read the recipe and didn't have Golden Raisins. Me thinks I better get back in the habit of cooking.

Who knew Golden Raisins aren't at every neighborhood grocery. You know how it is when you try a recipe for the first time you want the actual ingredients. Three stores later I finally gave up and went to see Connor. "Hey Roger," I said, "You don't happen to have any Golden Raisins do you." He checked the pantry and didn't so I gave up on Golden Raisins and was going to settle for plain ole' ordinary raisins. Then Stephanie came home and said why don't you just take mine.

She made it sound so reasonable. Now I know only Stephanie is reliable when you are on the hunt for Golden Raisens.

I recommend useing only Golden Raisins, I don't think the recipe would have been so PERFECT with anything else.

This blog reminds me of Mark and his insulation saga.

My day was full, delicious and filled with lovely people; one friend from work, one Conner, one Stephanie, two book club ladies, and three Sons. What a Thanksgiving.