Fall
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Apple Crisp
Apple Crisp One of our favorite Fall activities is when we go apple picking as a family. It’s something everyone looks forward to each and every year. We always go to the same orchard, pick the same variety of apples, take the same pictures, eat the same cider donuts – you know – the things that make warm, lasting memories. You might say we’re big into traditions around here. Those are the things families will talk about long after we’re gone. Just like the memories my parents have from their childhood, my brother and I have from ours and my daughters have with my late husband and me. There’s nothing…
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Pumpkin Floral Arrangement
Those gorgeous pumpkin or gourd arrangements that are so popular during October and especially November, for Thanksgiving centerpieces, are easier to make yourself than you might think. We wanted to give ourselves the challenge of making one with a budget of $20. Well, we ended up a little bit over budget by just $3, but for a grand total of $23, that seemed pretty darn good to us, don’t you think? We headed to Trader Joe’s because let’s face it, their prices can’t be beat, especially in the floral department. And they had a huge bin of unique pumpkins and gourds of all sizes for $6. Yes, you read that…
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Pumpkin Scones
A fresh from the oven pumpkin scone and a hot cup of coffee or tea on a Fall morning is the perfect pair. Now, you might be thinking, ‘Seriously, scones? Ew, they’re dry and crumbly and downright tasteless!’ Au contraire, mon frere! This recipe for Pumpkin Spice Scones is fabulous! We promise you won’t be disappointed. Happy Baking! PUMPKIN SCONES INGREDIENTS 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup light brown sugar packed 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 6 tablespoons unsalted butter cold, cut into cubes 1/2 cup pumpkin puree 3 tablespoons milk 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Glaze 1 cup + 2 tablespoons powdered…
