Yesterday afternoon I realized that I had some apples sitting on the counter that should be used pretty soon. I had bought a bunch last week and the kids had snacked on them over the last few days, but the last four sitting there were begging to be baked into something.

I didn’t have enough for my usual apple pie and I wanted to shake things up a bit anyway. I did a search for apple recipes and came across this one for a Sour Cream Apple Pie. I had never heard of it before and luckily I had everything on …read more

Fall is definitely apple season. It’s the time of year when apples are full of flavor and have that extra special crunch. I love cooking with apples, you can use them to make a sweet dessert, or even a savory dish.
My dad has a whole orchard full of apples, so we have an endless supply to bake with, freeze, and eat until well into December. I’m always on the lookout for great recipes to use those apples in, here are 12 really great ones. Enjoy!

Homemade applesauce recipes the kids can help make.
An easy favorite~ Apple crisp
The all American recipe~Apple …read more

Fall is one of my favorite times of the year, probably because some of my favorite flavors are fall flavors. It’s pie season, and one of my favorite all American comfort foods is apple pie.
Today I have a recipe for you for homemade apple pie from Todd Adelman, Director of Nutritional Services for the Block Institute. Todd is the co-author of the James Beard Award nominated book Special Foods for Special Kids: Practical Solutions & Great Recipes for Children with Food Allergies.
This is a great recipe to let the kids get in the kitchen. Let them help you roll the …read more

MY THANKFUL POEM
I’m thankful for:
My daughter’s return to health
My grandchildren who keep our life exciting
The sparkle of sun on snow
The song of the chickadees in morning
The wagging greeting of our dog when we get home
The squealing guinea pig who makes us laugh
My ability to write and inspire others
The colorful leaves around our home in autumn
The scent of apple pie baking
The memories of growing up on a farm
The friends who lift me up when I’m sad
My love of travel
Thank you, Lord, for all the joys in my life.
What are you thankful for?
Did you take my challenge of writing a Thankful Poem?