Archives for October 2008

Recipe of the Week: Apple Crisp


This week’s recipe is from Taste of Home. It is a recipe for Apple Crisp. I don’t get a chance to eat this stuff as much as other cakes/pies/etc, but when I do eat it, it is absolutely delicious.

This is a really great recipe to eat on a cool fall or winter day. It’s perfect for harvest time and family get togethers, and it’ll warm your heart and soul. Enjoy!

Ingredients:
5 medium tart apples, peeled and sliced
1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
1-3/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1 cup water

Directions: In a large bowl, combine the apples, 1/4 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and remaining sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over apples, pressing down to smooth top. Slowly pour water over the top; sprinkle with remaining cinnamon. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 40-45 minutes or until apples are tender. Serve warm. Yield: 8 servings.

Links to Fall Wedding Ideas & Items

During the summer I kept meaning to do some posts on wedding ideas, but I never got around to it. Then yesterday I found out that my best friend from elementary/high school is getting married next summer. This inspired me to do a post on stuff for fall/autumn weddings. Some of the most beautiful weddings I’ve been too were fall weddings. Fall colors are so pretty, and they create such a soft, romantic, and elegant atmosphere.

For today’s post I’ve compiled a list of links to fall wedding ideas. Some of these are retail sites which sale wedding favors and other items, while others provide information and/or photos about wedding flowers, decor, etc. Even if you, yourself, are not getting married, you may still want to consider these sites if you’re planning a wedding shower for a friend, or if you’re looking for some ideas for home decor or party ideas for the fall. Happy looking!

Simply Elegant Favors – sells a variety of favors for fall weddings and other occasions
Favor Ideas – more favors for weddings/showers
Fall & Autumn Wedding Accessories – candles, serving sets, guest books, favors, and other accessories
Wedding Flowers and Reception Ideas – ideas for boquets, flower arrangments, centerpieces, and cakes in beautiful fall colors
About.com: Fall Wedding Ideas & Themes – ideas for fall wedding locations, decor, dress, etc.
BHG – candle centerpieces
Martha Stewart Weddings – fall bridal boquets and a ton of other wedding planning tips and ideas
BHG – Centerpieces – BHG has a ton of ideas for fall centerpieces, many of which would be beautiful for wedding reception or shower