Silly Saturday...

I am a very "high energy" kinda gal, so when I saw this squirrel photo I just KNEW that I had to share it with you as today's Silly Saturday post! (By the way...I am not a coffee drinker...and for that I know my family, friends and co-workers are very, very thankful - HA! HA!)

Have a very fun and safe weekend!!

Recipe of the Week...Cranapple Streusel Topped Pie

This delicious fall pie has a wonderful sweet and tart flavor that is perfectly enhanced by the streusel topping. A dollop of vanilla ice cream can be added when serving, if desired. Soooo good!

Ingredients:

• 3 large apples (peeled, cored and sliced)
• 2 cups fresh cranberries (washed and drained)
• 1/8 cup lemon juice
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 cup corn starch
• 1 unbaked 9" pastry for pie

Line 9" pie place with pastry and flute edges. In a large mixing bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour into pie plate and top with streusel:

Streusel Ingredients:

• 1 stick margarine
• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Cut margarine into dry ingredients to form a crumbly mixture, and then spoon mixture onto the top of the pie filling.

Bake pie for 10 minutes in a 450 degree oven. Reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake approximately 50 minutes longer. Serve warm with ice cream, if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.

Have a blessed day!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Have a fun Halloween and be safe trick-or-treating with your kiddos tonight!

Quote Sunday

"I do not ask for mighty words to leave the crowd impressed.

Just grant my life may ring so true my neighbor shall be blessed".

~ Unknown ~

Silly Saturday...

Here's one to get you ready for Halloween this Monday night:

Graveyard Confessions:

Have a wonderful weekend and a fun/safe Halloween!

Frosted Designs Challenge...

The Fabulous Friday Challenge at Frosted Designs this week is to incorporate food or candy into the design. (Either real food, photographs or images of food). I decided to put a different spin on my project by not only using food/candy but by recycling a 26 oz. soup can as the container to hold the goodies! The handle of the candy pail was created using a a piece of a metal coat hanger that I wrapped around a pencil to form curly-q's at the top. I applied Terrifically Tacky Tape to the green cardstock and then attached it to the can. The bolts were attached to the can using JB Weld, a heavy-duty adhesive, to ensure that they wouldn't fall off.

On Monday I delivered this little treat to my dear friend, Linda H., who has been down with a broken leg for the past few weeks. I thought this would be a fun way to brighten her day, and she loved it!

Be sure to head over to the Frosted Designs website to check out the other fun projects, and while you're there, why not enter a project as well??

Have a blessed day!

"Friend, good" Halloween Card

Here's one of the fun little Halloween cards that I made for a few of my friends. The sentiment inside is a quote from Frankenstein, "Friend, good". I think it turned out pretty cute, and it was really easy to make! Be sure to check out my blog this Friday to see an altered project that I created using a similar Frankenstein design...

Wishing you a wonderful day!

Recipe of the Week...Caramel Apple Dip

MMMMM! Is there anything better than a crisp, juicy apple paired with caramel?? The recipe that I'm sharing with you this week incorporates not only yummy caramel but cream cheese too...I know that it will become one of your favorite snacks as well!

Ingredients:

• 8 oz. light cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping
• 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• Chopped nut topping
• Apple slices

Beat first 4 ingredients together until smooth and creamy. Spoon into a decorative serving dish. Top with chopped nuts. Serve with fresh apple slices. Refrigerate any left over dip.

Enjoy the bountiful fruits of this glorious fall season!!

Quote Sunday

"Your mind is a garden, your thoughts are the seeds;

You can grow flowers, or you can grow weeds."

~ Unknown ~

Silly Saturday...

With Halloween less than 2 weeks away, I thought that this funny photo of someone's collies dressed up in fast food costumes would fit today's Silly Saturday post. (And people wonder why a pet will sometimes bite a person?!?!?)

Have a fun and safe weekend!