Back in the Kitchen

I had to get my gumption up today and do something productive so preparing a treat was the choice. This is an easy recipe. I have one that produces a much larger and richer version, but we don't need to have such a goodie so close at hand! I shall share both here.

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RECIPES

(Missy is one of my daughters)

This is from my high school girlfriend's mother(1952)

  

Apple Projects #8 & #9

Today on the menu you have a choice. Will it be #8 the Apple Crisp, or will it be #9 the Apple Pie? Both are sweet, juicy and De-licious!

No topping necessary...

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Angie Applehead 

Is drying nicely - as we all do when we age!

Remember her as a younger lady? It's been 10 days

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Apple Project Number 2

Four utensils, five apples and a cutting board on the dining room table were evidence this morning that something was in the works for an upcoming tasty dessert. Because the recipe (one that my daughter gave me many years ago) called for six medium apples, I adjusted it to three smallish and two very large ones. You should know by now that I don't always follow directions to the word.

Again, we both had our share of nibbles as I prepared the apples.

The blending of the dry ingredients is also accomplished when I'm in my seat at the table. It's easier that way.

The aroma is marvelous when the dish is pulled hot out of the oven and set on the countertop rack to cool.

It gives me great pleasure to introduce you to APPLE CRISP!

Come on over and I'll share. You know you'd like a taste! 

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RECIPE BELOW

(The cinnamon and nutmeg are teaspoons, not tablespoon measurements, as I know this but you might not, according to my handwriting on the card.) I used dark brown sugar because it was what I had and prefer in my baking. Also, after 35 minutes I didn't see any juice bubbling up so I sprinkled a cup of water over it and baked it for 15 more minutes. That did the trick! It was perfect, believe me~ no cream or ice cream needed!

Hanging Out With the Heater

Well we have been keeping busy here, occupying ourselves doing mundane chores and just keeping on the move. Husband was bored and has almost completely vacuumed the walls and behind and underneath everything! He has pulled it all out and away and then put it all back.  I have washed and/or dusted all furniture, trinkets, hangings, plates and lamps-possible. Everything sparkles. Believe me there was all sorts of moovin' and groovin' and improvin' goin' on in this ole' cabin!

This morning the outdoor thermometer showed 10 degrees lower than on the 4th. It is going down, down down!

The gas propane fireplace insert is working well. It is our only heat besides the oven when I bake.  We had it put in here in 1998. Wood just couldn't produce enough to suit us. It was dirty and labor intensive and we are not able to manage it any longer. 

This morning I baked an apple crisp but don't have any cream whip or ice cream to top it so it will have to wait…well after a small taste! I added raisins just to use them as they were left over from a while back. I'll pick more up soon because I have yet to make my oatmeal raisin cookies. I was waiting for us to empty the jar of the peanut butter ones and it now contains only crumbs.

The turkey breast is almost thawed so I'll just bake it on Wednesday. Left overs will last through the weekend and then it's on to making a kettle of turkey rice soup like Mom always did.

I made a mobile to hang outdoors using a few old cd's. I like to watch the reflections as it spins. There is no sun to reflect rainbow shades today, but I can wait.

Tomorrow is our trip to Walmart to replenish supplies so we won't have to go again for a few weeks. I'll think about Christmas after all of the Thanksgiving exertions are spent and hustles have slowed. We will expect to see some family members over the weekend - if the weather is good for travel. We stay home and they come here. 

Well car races are finished for the season and football has now taken over the TV. That's a good thing because the man of this home has a case of boredom until it snows. The lady has no problem finding things to do. 

We are thankful for ALL we have. All we have is all we need. YES!