MMMMMMmmmmmmmmmmm Delicious!!!

 (or you can use the bulk/packaged caramels)

give your caramel a titch to cool, then grab those waiting apples and dip away!

Let them cool completely before adding the Apple Pie goodness :)

Mix about 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1 tsp of cinnamon (I really only ever just eyeball these)

and set aside in a small bowl. 

Most other apple pie apples I've ever had use a mixture of just white sugar and cinnamon

for the outer coating, but the brown makes them much better, I think!

Melt one bag of white chocolate chips or half a brick of Almond Bark.

 (a two-four cup size measuring cup works great for melting in)

Dip your cool caramel apples into the white, kinda twisting as you dip.

Immediately after pulling the apples out,

start shaking your cinnamon/ brown sugar mixture over the top.

Make sure NOT to roll the apple in the mixture, instead grab fingerfuls by hand

and shake in on, twisting to cover the whole thing really well.

Set on a greased cookie sheet or cutting board to cool

 

(source: Capital B)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A how to update a vintage chair or sofa by removing the skirt and showing the legs.

we LOVE coffee

Condiments

1/4 cup

Chocolate syrup

Dairy

1 can	Condensed milk, sweetened
1/2 cup	Marshmallow cream
1 1/2 cup	Milk

 

 

 

Happy Birthday

Rhonda

 



Brie + Cheddar Apple Beer Soup with Cinnamon Pecan Oat Crumble.

 

 



Ingredients

• Cheddar Apple Beer Soup with Brie
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 sweet onion, chopped
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2/3 cup apple cider
• 2 apples, chopped (I used honeycrisp)
• 2 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
• 1 (12 ounce) beer (I used pumpkin beer)
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup flour (may sub gluten free blend if needed)
• 1 cup milk (I used 2%)
• 16 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 8 ounces brie, rind removed + cubed
• Cinnamon Pecan Oat Crumble
• 1 cup old fashioned oats
• 1 1/2 cups whole raw pecans
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter

  

Instructions

!To make the Crumble

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Working on a greased cookie sheet or pyrex dish, add the oats, pecans, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. Add the softened butter and use your fingers to crumble it into the oats mixture until everything is moist and the butter is evenly distributed. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until crisp is golden brown and smells amazing. I like to serve this warm, so I make it while the soup simmers.

 

 

!To make the Soup

Heat a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the olive oil. Once hot, add the onions and a pinch of brown sugar. Season with a little salt and pepper. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened. At this point, slowly add in the apple cider, let it cook into the onions, add more and continue to cook. Do this until the onions are caramelized. Add the apples and thyme to the pot and cook over medium heat, stirring, until softened, 8 minutes. Add in any remaining apple cider, the beer, chicken broth and cayenne. Bring to a simmer and cook 5-10 minutes or until the apples are tender. (This is when I bake the crumble)

 

Meanwhile, whisk the flour into the milk until smooth. Set aside.

 

Once the apples are soft, puree the soup until chunky smooth or completely smooth (whatever you like). Return the soup to the stove and bring to a low bowl. Whisk in the milk mixture and boil until the soup thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.

 

Stir in the cheddar cheddar cheese and brie until melted and smooth. Simmer the soup 5 minutes or until ready to serve.

 

Ladle the soup into bowls and top with the cinnamon pecan crumble. Plus maybe some extra cheese too!! Happy slurping!

 

(source: Half Baked Harvest) 

 

 

 

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 35 minutes

Total time: 45 minutes

Serving Size: 4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

update on Rhonda's back porch

It's finished, and it came out wonderful!!!!

 

This used to be a closet (in this bottom picture, there on the right)....We used salvaged materials and free stuff to convert this into a cozy storage bench, reading nook, etc.  It is very comfortable as well.

Brian did such wonderful work on the bench seat and screen door.  We used all salvaged materials in this project.  The front panels of the bench seat were formerly old shutters.  Went shopping in my garage for décor.

sneak peek

a little sneak peek at what I am working on for Holly Daze.   It is hard to work on Christmas things when it's 80 degrees outside... but it helps when your air conditioner is turned to cold and you have holiday music playing.   It's all good!!!    Erin

outdoor rug

This is an outdoor rug made from rocks

- now that is creative!!!!