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Pumpkin Spice Syrup

Pumpkin Spice Syrup takes your favorite pumpkin spice flavor & puts in in a pancake syrup. It’s easy pumpkin recipes like this that really make your morning!

Pumpkin Spice Syrup

I know I mentioned that I am not a huge fan of pumpkin flavored things- but the rest of my family is.  I spent an entire day in the kitchen playing with recipes & ideas to come up with some new family favorites for the season.  We happened to be planning on a big batch of pancakes for the weekend & normally I would whip up some blueberry syrup for that.  But I really wanted something that didn’t feel like summer- I wanted something warm & cozy feeling.  So I came up with this

Pumpkin Spice Syrup 

Pumpkin Spice Syrup

Ingredients

  • 1 cup corn syrup
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 3 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tsp nutmeg

Instructions

  • Pour corn syrup, sugar, water, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice & nutmeg in 2 qt saucepan.
  • Whisk to combine & heat over med-high heat until it comes to a boil
  • Whisk constantly - let boil & cook 3-5 minutes
  • Remove from heat & slowly pour in evaporated milk- whisking the entire time.
  • Whisk in vanilla
  • Transfer to airtight container - store in refrigerator
  • Heat in microwave before serving

 

It’s absolutley FABULOUS! All the smells & flavors of fall – drizzed on my breakfast. Plus- it’s so simple- you have to make it. I know this is something I make often & always have on hand this time of year. It’s not only great on pancakes, waffles or french toast, but I love adding it to my ice cream & my morning coffee. No wonder we go through it so quickly- right?!

 

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Don’t miss these great ideas from these bloggers….
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Painted Play Mat & Pom Tree Kids

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Don’t you just love it when you find things for the kids that not only push their creativity but keep them entertained for hours??  I absolutely love watching the kids think outside the box & work together to put ideas into motion.  This past week I had the opportunity to play with the Pom Tree Kids craft kits with my kids.  There are so many great kits- we wanted to use all of them in some way to really enjoy them as a whole.

 

Painted Play Mat & Pom Tree Kids

We decided to create this Painted Play Mat for the Pom Tree Kids Sparkle Fun Playhouse Kit, Over the Moon Creamery Play set Kit & Sweet Sundaes Treat Truck & then use the supplies in the Sticker Tubs & Mega Kits to accessorize the mat & make it perfect for setting the play area.

 
Painted Play Mat & Pom Tree Kids
These are all the kits we were sent.  It was a creative explosion here.

 

Painted Play Mat & Pom Tree Kids
Step 1 – Build your play house & other structures to get the scale when deciding on the size of your mat.

This was great.  I gave it to the girls & told them to follow the directions.  They were able to do it all without much help from me.  I LOVE that everything is peel & stick stickers so I didn’t have to worry about glue on the carpet.   Gotta love no mess crafting- especially for the kids.

 

Painted Play Mat & Pom Tree Kids
Step 2 – Assemble your furniture too.

 

Painted Play Mat & Pom Tree Kids
Step 3 – lay out your canvas & place your structures in the areas where you would want them. Cut canvas accordingly.

 

Painted Play Mat & Pom Tree Kids
Step 4 – Draw out your town.  I wanted a park like setting with a road for the ice cream truck so that was what I sketched out.

 

Painted Play Mat & Pom Tree Kids
Step 5– place something underneath your canvas so the paint doesn’t bleed through.  Start painting in your mat.

I used multi surface acrylic paint.  It dried within a couple hours.  I did a quick light coat of paint.  I didn’t want it to saturate the fabric & I also liked the spotty darks & lights by not getting heavy handed with the paint.  I felt it added to making the road look worn & grass some depth.

 
Painted Play Mat & Pom Tree Kids
Step 6 – once your mat is dry- stick on the foam & felt sticker flowers & other shapes to fit your design.

I also used the pom pom balls & glued them on for bushes.

 

Painted Play Mat & Pom Tree Kids
Now your mat is ready for you to place your structures on it & play.

 

Painted Play Mat & Pom Tree Kids
They love these kits from Pom Tree Kids.

They can’t wait for the rain to pass so they can take it in the yard & share it with their friends.

 

 

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Rustic Fall Mantle

I finally wrapped up the finishing touches on the fall mantle.  I love to decorate for each season & bring the changing of the seasons in.  I especially love fall & all the decor it brings.  The colors & tones just make me happy.  I did a couple new projects to add to my already existing items I have had & used on other occations.  I think the eclectic collection works well.
  

Rustic Fall Mantle 

 


 Rustic Fall Mantle
I made these rope balls this past January. I love the neutral tones they add. 

Rustic Fall Mantle
I painted this on a random board I had picked up in a salvage bin. The leaf pattern is a stencil & then I did the rest free hand.
Again- loving the neutrals. I also gave it a little rub while the paint was wet to distress it a little. 
 
 
Rustic Fall Mantle
I picked up this garland with the beeds. I love the tones of amber it adds to the mantle.
 
 
Rustic Fall Mantle
I picked up some random dried beans & such for this vase.
I just grabbed some colors I liked- I didn’t even care to know what they were.
 
 
Rustic Fall Mantle
Here’s the view from the kitchen- I love how it flows with the first corn husk wreath I made.
 
 
Rustic Fall Mantle
Then a little closer so you can see the whole thing together.
 
 
I’m going to be a little sad when this has to come down for Christmas decor.
But I’m hoping I love what I do for Christmas just as much.
 
 

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Candy Corn Cookie Dough Brownies

Don’t miss my Fall Table Setting I’m sharing over at Design, Dining & Diapers today.

I don’t know about you- but one thing I really look forward to this time of year is candy corn.  I LOVE IT!  It usually doesn’t last long enough in this house to make it into recipes.  But I was really good & used all self control this time because when I bought it- I had this recipe in mind.  I knew that the mix of the brownies, the dough & the colors of the candy corn would make the perfect Fall/ Halloween treat.

 

Candy Corn Cookie Dough Brownies

 

I thought I might hold off on the Halloween type posts until at least October 1st.  But I just couldn’t help myself with this one.

The thought of it kept swirling around in my head & the craving just got stronger & stronger.

 

Candy Corn Cookie Dough BrowniesThe heat made a week long return after we had such fall like temps.

But I ran the oven anyway because I just couldn’t wait any longer to make these.

Oh my- so decadent.  One with a tall glass of milk will take care of any brownie, cookie dough or candy corn craving you might be having.

 

Candy Corn Cookie Dough Brownies

 

Candy Corn Cookie Dough Brownies

Ingredients

  • Your favorite brownies - baked & cooled boxed or homemade
  • 3/4 cup butter 1-1/2 sticks
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 tbsp milk
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1 cup candy corn

Instructions

  • Bake your brownies & allow to cool to room temperature.
  • For the dough- beat butter & your sugars in mixer bowl until well combined.
  • Add in your flour, milk & vanilla. Beat until combined- don't over beat.
  • Fold in mini chocolate chips
  • Spread out in even layer over the top of your brownies.
  • Scatter your candy corn over the top & press in
  • Cover & refrigerate several hours before cutting.
  • Cut while cold & remove from pan. (I recommend close to bite size- not large pieces)
  • Allow to come close to room temperature before serving.
  • Store in air tight container for several days.

Notes

**If you are concerned about killing bacteria in the flour, you can either pour the flour onto a baking sheet & bake in a 350-degree oven for 5 minutes or place on a microwave-safe plate & microwave for at least 1-2 minutes or until it reaches 160 degrees before adding to your dough mixture.

Take these to your next pot luck or gathering.  They will be the first dish that runs out- I promise.

 

 

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Distressed Key Rack

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I love to re-purpose things.  If you have been a regular reader here then you probably already know that.  I have totes & bins in the garage full of different things I collect in hopes of making  them into a project of some type.  So I was super excited when I had the opportunity to test & play with the new FolkArt Multi Surface Paint & the New Handmade Charlotte stencils patterns that have just launched & become available at Michaels.

 

Distressed Key Rack

While the paints are both dishwasher safe & machine washable- I chose to make this distressed key rack for my first test of these new paints.  We had really been needing one.  But I am not a person who likes to display my keys.  But they were getting out of hand being on the counter- so I’m hanging this in the laundry room since that is where the kid command center is & where we go in & out through to the garage.  (no my laundry room does not have rustic wood walls.  This photo was taken on the porch- because my laundry room is like a dungeon & terrible for pics)

 

Distressed Key Rack

So we are talking multi surface- so that means that I can use all the same paints for the whole project.

COOL!!!  So here are the things I chose to use for this project out of the box of goodies I was given & my own supplies.

Supplies

Multiple colors of Plaid FolkArt multi surface paint.

Stamper sponges

Handmade Charlotte stencils

Piece of salvaged wood (you may remember me sharing a freebie wood bin a while back on Instagram)

1 soda can

Painters tape

Hooks- I had an unopened package & the I had some others on hand as well.

Distressed Key RackFirst I painted the whole thing in blue.  Then I cut the can top & bottom off & then down the side.

I used finishing nails to tack the aluminum on the board. I beat it a little with the hammer to distress it.

 

Distressed Key Rack

I used the Handmade Charlotte Stencils to paint the design on the aluminum.

Then I used a nail file to rough up the paint & aluminum to distress it more.

I had painted white designs around the aluminum – but to keep it real here- I just didn’t like it.

So I repainted over the blue to make just the sides blue & the rest white.

I also lightly brushed some paint over the whole aluminum area to give it a more matte effect.

 

Distressed Key Rack

I laid out my hooks & marked where I wanted my holes.  I made some holes first with a nail & then screwed them in with the drill.

Then I drilled some holes in the corners so I could screw it into the wall.  I also used a dab of paint to cover the metal screw heads.

 

Distressed Key Rack

I cleaned up my paint edges & called it good.  The best part is that it matches all our old, rustic & weathered things we already have.

 

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Scavenger Hunt Sunday 9 15 2013

Happy Scavenger Hunt Sunday to you all!!

 

I figured that once we got through the short week that this past one would be great.  But between client images back to back & then yesterday we had a big BBQ with the guys & families for sort of an appreciation gathering at the park- it’s been just as nutty around here.  The weather warmed up a little, the hubs got to go on a 9/11 Memorial ride on the hog with a TON of other police & firefighters yesterday.  So that was really cool.

 

I was happy to see that the prompts were a little easier this week- however, I have to tell you that I improvised on the pumpkin drink.
Explanation below.

 

Now on to the pics.

 


Enjoy a Pumpkin Drink

Scavenger Hunt Sunday, enjoy a pumpkin drinkSo – like I said before, I’m not a fan of pumpkin anything.  Plus I really only drink water or my morning coffee.  I’m not a fan of calories from beverages so I keep it simple.  But I had to do something for the prompt.  So I’m sharing this shot from one of my client sets this past week- sort of reminded me of a pumpkin drink.

 

Read a Book
Read a book

I rarely get time to sit & read a book anymore.  I really miss it.

I didn’t actually get to read- this was just for the shot.  I must find the time to curl up with a book more often.

 

 

Bake Something Sweet

chocolate chip cookie dough sandwich cookie

These are the Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Sandwich Cookies I shared on Friday.

 

 

Animal

Lake Coeur d' Alene

If you look close- you can see a bird on the top of the posts.

This was from our quick visit to Lake Coeur d’ Alene one day.  I so love the beautiful things to see here.

 

Get Artsy
Raw Husk Corn Husk Wreath

This is the Raw Husk Corn Husk Wreath I shared yesterday.

 

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Raw Husk Corn Husk Wreath

Celebrate the fall harvest with our beautiful, natural Raw Husk Corn Husk Wreath. Designed to be hung on your front door, this wreath is a reminder of all the beauty around you.

Fall is the perfect time to add some decorative touches to your home, and a raw cornhusk wreath is a great way to do that. This project is simple and can be done in just a few hours, so it’s perfect if you’re looking for a quick but stylish way to decorate your porch for autumn.

Plus, it’s a great way to use up any extra corn husks you may have lying around. Let’s get started!

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Raw Husk Corn Husk Wreath

A week ago I shared with you my Frayed Corn Husk Wreath.  I had said at that time that it would be more for over the mantle than on the front door.  

We ended up finishing the mantle decor & I did move that wreath to above the mantle. I will be sharing that with you all soon. 

corn husk crafts

Raw Husk Wreath tutorial

That meant that I needed a wreath for the front door.  I had already picked up some bags of husks at the store- but I was standing at the counter shucking the corn for dinner when I realized that the green husks were also beautiful.  

Instead of tossing them- I separated them from the silks & laid them on the counter to dry overnight.  Then the next day the ends were nice & curled & I knew I could spend some time working on a new front door wreath.  The finished project ended up being this… 

Raw Husk craft

Here are some commonly asked questions

Where can I find corn husks?

Corn husks can be found in the international food section of the grocery store. I haven’t bought any in a while, but I used to be able to get a decently large bag for around $2-5. Now they run about $8 a bag – but you might be able to find them at the dollar store for so much less. You will need at least 2-3 bags to make this wreath, depending on how full you want the end result to be.

NOTE: TIE THE HUSKS AS TIGHT AS YOU CAN – THEY WILL SHRINK AS THEY DRY. They will eventually fall out of the twine if they are not tight enough.

Can this be made without the raw husks?

You bet! If you want to make this wreath using only the husks you can find in the bag – that will work just fine. You won’t need the raw ones for the wreath to work – it just won’t have the green pieces from the raw husks.

Raw Husk Texture

Where do I find raw corn husks?

Find raw corn husks when buying fresh corn on the cob. Just pick up some corn on the cob – shuck the corn and separate the silks from the husks. You can then use the green husks for this wreath craft.

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How to hang the wreath

If you are using the wire form linked here, it should slide right onto a hook or nail to hang it up. If you choose another wreath form that doesn’t fit nicely onto a hook or nail – you can use the twine to tie a loop onto the back of the form to make it easier to hang the wreath.

Cleaning a Corn Husk Wreath

As with most things that sit outside, the wreath can collect dust and pollen that is in the air. To clean the wreath you can take some canned air or even just an air compressor or leaf blower and gently blow the dust and dirt off of the wreath.

Do not wash the wreath with the hose or bring it inside and rinse it off with water. Re-wetting the husks will make the wreath fall apart.

NOTE – KEEP THE WREATH OUT OF DIRECT WEATHER – YOU DON’T WANT IT TO GET WET FROM RAIN OR SNOW.

Fall Corn Husk Wreath

How to Prepare the Corn Husks for Crafting

  1. Soak the natural husks from the bags in a fresh bowl of clean water.
  2. Place another bowl or jar on top of them to hold them down in the water as they will want to float. Leave them in the water for several hours to really soften them up. The water will soften the husks and make them pliable and easier to work with.
  3. Once soft, remove from the water and pat any excess moisture off with paper towels.

How to Make a Corn Husk Wreath

  1. Working with 3 at a time- (1 raw green husk in-between 2 natural husks) bunch them at one end.
  2. Take a piece of twine & tie them to the wreath form.  
  3. Continue adding the bundles of husks onto the wreath form, making sure to overlap the bundles of husks to make the wreath as thin or full as you desire.  
  4. Once you have assembled the entire wreath, hang the wreath upside down in a warm place to dry.  This allows the husks to all dry straight out instead of sagging towards the bottom.  I attached mine to a wire hanger with paper clips & hung it in the warm garage for a couple of days.

If you love this easy-to-make wreath, you’re going to love these other crafts too. Check out the other fun ideas below!

Corn Husk Luminaries

Corn Husk Luminaries

Corn Husk Brooms

Corn Husk Brooms

Sugar Skull Wreath

Sugar Skull Wreath

Frayed Corn Husk Wreath

Frayed Corn Husk Wreath

Paper Flower Wreath Cricut Tutorial

Paper Flower Wreath

A simple Driftwood Wreath is a great way to bring a little coastal decor into your home. My quick tutorial shows you how you can easily make your own. Just 4 products & 20 minutes is all it takes.

Driftwood Wreath


Raw Husk Wreath

If you’re looking for a rustic and chic way to decorate your porch for fall, this Raw Husk Corn Husk Wreath is perfect. It’s easy to make and adds a touch of autumnal charm to any space. Give it a try and I know you’ll love it!


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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Sandwich Cookie

What’s more comforting than a chocolate chip cookie??  How about cookie dough?  Do you like eating cookie dough- but do you worry in the back of your mind that it has raw eggs in it??  I so do!  I could eat the whole thing & not even bake cookies.  Sometimes I would buy the pasteurized eggs for my cookie dough just so I could eat it- especially when I was pregnant.  But now I have this recipe for eggless cookie dough.  This is not for baking!!!  I have not tried it but I don’t think it would bake like regular cookies should.

 

Anyhow- in the middle of the night I woke up with the idea to take the “safe” cookie dough & use it as a filler for chocolate chip cookies made into a cookie sandwich.  I mean really- it’s like chocolate chip cookie overload.  What’s not to like??!!  Everyone in my house was stoked when I put these together & they were gone in a flash.  I mean- the poor guys at the station have been missing out on some serious goodies because they never last long enough to make it over there.

 

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Sandwich Cookie

So I’m not sharing my actual cookie recipe.  That one I have not even shared with my own mother.

I’m even debating if I will share it with my kids before they leave the house.  I may take it with me to my grave.  We will see.

Buuut- I am sharing the “safe” cookie dough for you to use with your own favorite chocolate chip cookies.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Sandwich Cookie

 

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Sandwich Cookie

Ingredients

  • 2 dozen of your favorite chocolate chip cookies
  • 3/4 cup 1-1/2 sticks butter
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3 tbsp milk
  • 2-1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup mini-chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Beat butter, brown sugar & sugar in mixer until creamed.
  • Add milk, vanilla & flour - beat until combined
  • Fold in your chocolate chips.
  • Spread like frosting on one cookie & top with another- that simple.
  • Store in refrigerator. Let come to room temp before serving.

Notes

**If you are concerned about killing bacteria in the flour, you can either pour the flour onto a baking sheet & bake in a 350-degree oven for 5 minutes or place on a microwave-safe plate & microwave for at least 1-2 minutes or until it reaches 160 degrees before adding to your dough mixture.

 

YUM!! Right??!!!  Go make some & let your eyes roll to the back of your head with each bite.

Looking for more great treats?

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Hot Chocolate Mix

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Dark Chocolate Pistachio Fudge

 

 

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Cookie Butter

Have you all seen the rage over Biscoff lately??  I totally get it.  It’s ground up cookies made into a spread.  What’s not to like?!

I went to the store to finally pick some up & get my bake on.  I found this itsy bitsy little jar for about $8.  Ummm- no.  It would take the entire thing to make one recipe.  There was no way I could justify that to the hubs.  Sooooo I remembered seeing someone do a Snickerdoodle Cookie Butter recipe & thought that might be a good substitute.  I stuck it in the back of my head for another day.

Well- the hubs had sweet talked me into making Chocolate Chip cookies the other day & there they were sitting on the counter. They were begging me to try something different with them.  So I made

Chocolate Chip Cookie Cookie Butter

Chocolate Chip Cookie Cookie Butter- homemade cookie butter made with chocolate chip cookies

Seriously!!!  I can’t get enough.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Cookie Butter - homemade cookie butter made with chocolate chip cookies

Chocolate Chip Cookie Cookie Butter

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chocolate chip cookies- crumbled into small pieces
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp confectioners sugar more or less depending on the thickness you desire
  • 1/8 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Pulse cookie crumbles in blender
  • add in oil, vanilla & water- pulse
  • add confectioners sugar - pulse until completely combined & smooth
  • Transfer to airtight container- store at room temperature for 3-4 days.

 

Oh my word- this is SO GOOD.   It’s like spreading a chocolate chip cookie on my toast.  Sigh…….

You may or may not see more recipes using this in the future.   🙂   Just sayin’

Thinking about making it in bulk.

 

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Caramel Pear Cobbler Bars

Today is 9/11.  Today is a difficult day for our family.  Having a hubs in the fire service on that day was a tough one.  The 343 were his brothers just like every other firefighter in this great nation.   9/11 is a solemn day- one to stop & reflect on just how great this country is, how vulnerable we can be & to cherish every single day because sometimes some crazy things happen- things that you would never dream could be possible.  Those things change people, lives, families & nations – forever.

 

Because this is a day where I just want to curl up on the couch with my babies & do nothing else but watch coverage of what happened that day- I thought I would need some comforting sweets to snack on.  I figured that a nce warm cobbler full of cinnamon would do the trick.   I had been mulling over different cobbler ideas all summer but I just never wanted to use my berries that I had for any cobbler recipes.  Buuuuut now- since I already had a ton of pears & I had pear pie filling & caramel on hand- I decided to make these cobbler bars.

Caramel Pear Cobbler Bars

I love Yummy Bar Recipes!
 

Oh my- they are better than I can even describe & exactly the comfort food I was after.  They were also so incredibly simple.  Do you see a theme here??  I try to do my best to keep the steps to just a few & not make things too complicated around here.  I like simple recipes & so figure with everyone being so busy these days- I’m sure you do too.  On days like today- who wants to slave away in the kitchen. Quick & simple is key.

 

Caramel Pear Cobbler Bars

 

Caramel Pear Cobbler Bars

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter- softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1/8 tsp almond extract
  • 1-1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 10 ounces Pear Pie Filling
  • 1/2 cup Caramel/Dulce de Leche

Instructions

  • Spray 8x8 corning ware pan with cooking spray- set aside
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • Beat butter & sugar in mixer
  • add eggs - beat
  • add extracts- beat
  • add in flour & salt - beat
  • Scrape down sides & beat 30 seconds longer.
  • Spread 3/4 of batter into bottom of prepared pan
  • top with pear pie filling
  • drop remaining batter on top- do not spread
  • Bake 45-50 minutes- or until toothpick test is clean.
  • Cool on wire rack
  • Drizzle with caramel before serving.

 

Whip up a batch- tell your babies you love them & curl up with a couple of these & a blanket.

 

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Caramel Pear Turnovers

Today some my my dearest blogger friends have joined me for this month’s Recipe Round-Up.  We are all posting our Best Fall Recipes.  My friends have really pulled out all the tricks this month & have shared some really awesome recipes for the fall season.  I’m so excited to try them all.   At the request of the hubs- I decided to share with you today this super quick & tasty breakfast recipe.

Caramelized Pear Turnovers

Since I already had the filling & caramel in my fridge- (I always keep them both on hand this time of year for quick recipes)
it made these turnovers really quick to make & enjoy right away.

Caramel Pear Turnovers

Caramel Pear Turnovers

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry - thawed
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 3/4 cup pear pie filling
  • 1/2 cup Caramel/ Dulce de Leche

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees
  • Lay out your puff pastry sheet on parchment
  • Cut into 6 squares
  • Combine water & egg white & whisk lightly with fork.
  • Brush egg wash on edges of puff pastry
  • Add spoonfuls of pear pie filling on one half of each square.
  • Fold over pastry dough to cover filling & crimp down with a fork.
  • Transfer to ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake 14-20 minutes - or until puffed & golden brown.
  • Transfer to wire rack.
  • Add your caramel to pastry bag & pipe on over the top of each turnover.
  • Serve warm.

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Apple Cake with Brown Sugar Glaze from Let’s Dish

Chocolate Peanut Butter Caramel Pretzel Poppers from Reasons to Skip the Housework

Apple Ginger Cocktail from One Martini at a Time

Apple Fritters from In the Moment With

Rosh Hashanah Apple Cake from Random-osity

Apple Pumpkin Muffins from Joyful Healthy Eats

Chocolate Pecan Pie Granola from Little by Little

Crock Pot Tuscan Bean Soup from Mostly-Homemade Mom

Apple Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Frosting from Nap-Time Creations

Fishtail Paracord Dog Collar

Back around Father’s Day my son started making all sorts of things with paracord.  He had learned a few different things back in scouts & then some more while spending so much time at the station.  He continued to play with it until he had created the paracord key chains that I shared with you all in my Paracord Key Chain tutorial.   I have been wanting him to show me the steps for the bracelets he has been making.  Then I had the idea for him to make a super huge one into a dog collar.  He came up with this great fishtail type braided version that I just love.  So we spent some time photographing each step & he created the

Fishtail Paracord Dog Collar

*Note- this is not for attaching your leash.  I use this for a nice collar to attach my dog’s tags to.  I use a noose style leash when walking him.  I can’t be 100% sure that the plastic clasps or the D-Ring would be strong enough to hold him in the event I had to control him on a walk.  Granted he’s 105 pounds of boxer- but still.  I don’t want to be responsible for someone’s dog getting loose.  So I have to let you know- the paracord weave is super strong- the store bought clasps & d-ring I can’t be 100% sure of in the event a large dog would be pulling on them.

Fishtail Paracord Dog Collar tutorial

So I am going to walk you through the steps here.  This particular weave is very simple & it should go quickly.

Fishtail Paracord Dog Collar/ Fishtail Paracord Bracelet tutorial

*Measure your dog’s neck circumference.

*Take that measurement & multiply it by 5.

*Take that final calculation & cut 2 strands of paracord to that length.

(feel free to use 2 different colors if you like- this would make for a nice pattern)
Fishtail Paracord Dog Collar/ Fishtail Paracord Bracelet tutorial

Fishtail Paracord Dog Collar/ Fishtail Paracord Bracelet tutorial

*Take both strands of paracord & fold over at the original length of the dog’s neck measurement & push the loops through your plastic clasp.

 

Fishtail Paracord Dog Collar/ Fishtail Paracord Bracelet tutorial

Fishtail Paracord Dog Collar/ Fishtail Paracord Bracelet tutorial

*Push the ends of your cord through the loop & pull tight so that the clasp is now secure.

Fishtail Paracord Dog Collar/ Fishtail Paracord Bracelet tutorial

*Separate the short sides & the long sides.

Fishtail Paracord Dog Collar/ Fishtail Paracord Bracelet tutorial

*Take the long 2 strands & weave both around one short strand & then back over to wrap around the other short strand.

Fishtail Paracord Dog Collar/ Fishtail Paracord Bracelet tutorial

Fishtail Paracord Dog Collar/ Fishtail Paracord Bracelet tutorial

Fishtail Paracord Dog Collar/ Fishtail Paracord Bracelet tutorial

*Continue on repeating this process & remember to pull tightly to keep the cord firm.

You do not want any looping to show or for it to be loose.

Fishtail Paracord Dog Collar/ Fishtail Paracord Bracelet tutorial

*If you choose- at the half way point slide on a D-Ring or metal loop for the dog tags- sliding on the longs strands & then continue weaving as before.

Fishtail Paracord Dog Collar/ Fishtail Paracord Bracelet tutorial

Fishtail Paracord Dog Collar/ Fishtail Paracord Bracelet tutorial

*As you get to get close to the end- stop with at least 3 inches left on your short cords.

*Take one long cord & loop around one of the short cords & knot tightly.  Do the same for the other side.

Fishtail Paracord Dog Collar/ Fishtail Paracord Bracelet tutorial

Fishtail Paracord Dog Collar/ Fishtail Paracord Bracelet tutorial

*Cut off the longer cords – burn with lighter to melt & secure those ends.

Fishtail Paracord Dog Collar/ Fishtail Paracord Bracelet tutorial

*Slide remaining shorts strands through your other clasp piece.

Fishtail Paracord Dog Collar/ Fishtail Paracord Bracelet tutorial

*Knot those strands tightly.

Fishtail Paracord Dog Collar/ Fishtail Paracord Bracelet tutorial

*Cut & burn those final strands & you are finished.

Fishtail Paracord Dog Collar/ Fishtail Paracord Bracelet tutorial

Here is my dog sporting his collar.  He loves it.

Fishtail Paracord Dog Collar/ Fishtail Paracord Bracelet tutorial

We also made a matching bracelet for the hubs with the same method.

 

 

 

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Caramelized Pear Pie Filling

Caramelized Pear Pie Filling, a quick & easy dessert canning pears to use in homemade pear pie, or added to any of your favorite fall dessert recipes.

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Apple Cake Crumble

Today I’m sharing with you something that was originally a colossal failure.   🙂   At least that was how it happened when I  originally tried it out- but ….  I was able to turn it into something that I feel is still worth sharing because it was still really yummy.

I created this Apple Bundt Cake & had these grand plans for how beautiful it would be.  Unfortunately – I bought this super intricate Nordic Ware Platinum Non-stick Cast Aluminum Fleur De Lis Pan
that is incredibly difficult to gets cakes to separate from.  So when I made the purchase I had these ideas in my head that I would be sharing all sorts of beautiful bundt cakes with you.  I have yet to get one to release properly & this one I was super bummed out.  Buuuuut- I made it into this

Apple Cake Crumble

 

and you know- when you put a nice dollop of whip cream on top- it taste divine.  Who cares if it’s not all in one slice.

 

Apple Cake Crumble

So when it released from the pan you couldn’t really tell what the design was because all the details stuck to it.

I have tried greasing, greasing & flouring, cooking spray & bakers cooking spray.

 

Apple Cake Crumble

As you can see- I sprinkled with a little powdered sugar – that tasted pretty good too.

Apple Cake Crumble

I was able to get at least a couple slices out of it.

 

Apple Cake Crumble

Apple Cake Crumble

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups diced apples
  • 1-3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup butter- softened
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1-1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Generously grease & flour bundt pan.
  • In large mixer bowl- combine all ingredients except nuts.
  • Beat on high 1-2 minutes- until well combined
  • Stir in nuts.
  • Transfer batter into prepared pan
  • Fill no more than 3/4 full to avoid overflow
  • Bake 50-55 minutes- or when toothpick test is clean
  • Cool in pan 10 min on wire rack
  • Invert on wire rack & remove from pan - allow to cool completely.
  • If cake falls apart when removing from pan- break into crumbles in large bowl.
  • If cake stays intact- serve in slices if desired
  • Store in airtight container for several days
  • Serve with a sprinkle of powdered sugar or a little whip cream.

 

So obviously- if your cake releases beautifully from your pan- feel free to serve in slices with a side of whip cream.If not- make a pretty bowl of crumbled cake & enjoy.

 

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Oatmeal Date Cookies

If you haven’t noticed- this week I’m on a comfort food kick.  You know- it must be the season.  I’m in this really cozy mood & I just want to make & share all sorts of things that give you warm & fuzzies.  : )   I  don’t make or share cookies all that often here in this space.  I’m not sure why- maybe this season I will work on changing that.   As I mentioned yesterday the hubs & I have been in recipe tweak mode & I have been working on shaking up our “usuals” to make them a whole lot more fun.  So this time I decided to take the hub’s ALL TIME FAVORITE cookie recipe- Oatmeal Raisin Cookies & turn them into…

Oatmeal Date Cookies

 

Because … well- I like dates a whole lot more than I like raisins. So now I can enjoy them too.  Win- Win!

 

Oatmeal Date Cookies

Oatmeal Date Cookies

Ingredients

  • 1-1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup 2 sticks salted butter
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp molasses
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 cups old fashioned or quick oats
  • 1-1/2 cups chopped dates the kind rolled in nut flour- usually sold next to the other dried fruits

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon & salt in small bowl- set aside.
  • Beat butter, both sugars & vanilla in mixer bowl with paddle attachment until creamy.
  • Beat in eggs
  • Gradually beat in dry mix.
  • Stir in oats - then dates.
  • Drop by spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake 8 minutes (9 minutes for shiny pan- 10 minutes for crisp cookies) I like mine chewy.
  • Cook on baking sheet for 2 minutes.
  • Transfer to wire rack to finish cooling.
  • Store in airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days

 

These are definitely a family favorite & the kind of cookies I find my hubs eating all day long.

They certainly don’t last in this house.

 

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Chicken Cordon Bleu Creamy Mac & Cheese

Chicken Cordon Bleu Creamy Mac & Cheese is insanely rich and delicious. Loaded with swiss cheese & ham, the perfect easy family dinner idea for tonight.

Chicken Cordon Bleu Creamy Mac & Cheese

I don’t know about you- but nothing says comfort food like Mac & Cheese.  The hubs & I have been making homemade mac & cheese for years now.  But we are in the process of shakin’ things up a bit & putting a new spin on our Easy Family Dinner Ideas for a project we are working on.  So we have been simplifying some of our more complicated recipes & making them short, simple & easy to follow so that when we start teaching the kids more & more- they can do it without me having to write it down for them.  So one thing we did was we twisted our tried & true family mac & cheese recipe a few different ways.  I think my absolute favorite of them all is this Chicken Cordon Bleu Creamy Mac & Cheese.

Chicken Cordon Bleu Creamy Mac & Cheese

 

It’s absolutely AH-MAZ-ING!!!!!!!!

Chicken Cordon Bleu Creamy Mac & Cheese

I literally found myself downright sad that we only had enough for dinner one night & a little-left overs for lunch the next day.

By far- the best mac & cheese recipe we have created.   Chicken Cordon Bleu is one of the hubs favorite dishes & we rarely make it.  But when we were twisting recipes & got the idea to combine his favorite with a family staple & we ended up with this.  The best part is that it’s really quite simple – doesn’t take that much time & everyone loves it.

Chicken Cordon Bleu Creamy Mac & Cheese

I sooooo wish you could just taste this though your screen- it’s so full of everything you would want in a comfort food.

Chicken Cordon Bleu Creamy Mac & Cheese

Are you drooling yet???

 

Chicken Cordon Bleu Creamy Mac & Cheese
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Chicken Cordon Bleu Creamy Mac & Cheese

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts - seasoned & grilled on BBQ & cut into bite sized chunks or pieces or rotisserie chicken
  • 1 pack Honey Baked Ham slices- diced
  • 16 oz bag of elbow macaroni
  • 2 sticks butter
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 tsp salt though I usually just sprinkle in the seasonings to taste
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 4 cups low fat milk
  • 2-1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese

Instructions

  • Cook your chicken- cut & set aside.
  • Dice your ham- set aside.
  • Prepare pasta noodles to package directions- cooking al dente so they hold up in the mixing process. Drain & set aside in large covered pot.
  • Prepare your roux by melting your butter in a medium saucepan over med/high heat. Once it's almost melted quickly whisk in your flour & seasonings.
  • Keep it moving & wait for it to darken slightly & come to a thick creamy texture.
  • Whisk in your milk & increase your heat to high to get mixture to thicken- keep whisking.
  • Stir in your cheeses & heat until all cheese is melted & combined - at least 2-3 minutes.
  • Pour into your pot of noodles- add chicken & ham- stir well to combine & coat everything with cheese.
  • ENJOY!!!

This will surely become a family favorite for you too.

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Best Apple Peach & Pear Recipes for Fall

Hi Everyone!!

There were so many wonderful posts shared this week during The Inspiration Gallery party.  It was so hard to narrow down the features & choose a direction.  I am so grateful for the chance to be able to guest co-host with Jaime, Lucy & Taryn this past week- it was really fun.

I decided that since my brain is in full fall mode-

I would choose the Best Apple, Peach & Pear Recipes for Fall as the features this week.

 

You can see that there were a ton to choose from- I will be trying every single one.

 

Best Apple Peach & Pear Recipes for Fall

 

I sure hope you give some of these a try.  Don’t they look delicious?

 

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Super Easy Apple Pie Dessert Pizza from The Creek Line House

 

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Honey Roasted Peach & Fresh Mint Ice Cream from Twigg Studios

 

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Caramel Pear Breakfast Cake from Kleinworth & Co.

 

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Pear Fritters & Cinnamon Sugar from Twigg Studios

 

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Nutty Apple Dip from The Handmade is Better Blog

 

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Crock Pot Spiced Peach Butter from Stacy Makes Cents

 

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Apple Pie Granola from Architecture of a Mom

 

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Biscoff-Pecan Baked Peaches from A Pumpkin & A Princess

 

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A very special THANK YOU to Jaime, Lucy & Taryn.  It’s been an absolute pleasure to work with you all.

 

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Frayed Corn Husk Wreath

This is a beautifully handmade Frayed Corn Husk Wreath that is the perfect addition to your home this fall. It will last for years to come.

Wreaths are a great way to add some extra warmth and charm to your front porch for the fall. This tutorial will show you how to make a wreath out of frayed corn husks, which is a fun, rustic alternative to traditional wreaths.

You’ll need just a few materials, and it’s easy enough that even beginners can do it! So go ahead and give it a try. Your friends and neighbors will be impressed.

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Frayed Corn Husk Wreath

I seriously LOVE THE FALL. I love the weather, the colors & decorating for fall. One thing I try to do every year is make a new Corn Husk Wreath.  

Something about the warm, earthy tones of the husks just screams fall decorating to me.  This time I decided to play with the colors just a little & soak some in some navy blue fabric dye.  It tinted them quite nicely & did exactly what I was hoping.  I love the faded blue with the wheat-like tones.

Wreaths for Fall

TutorialCorn Husk Wreath

Now for the moment, I’m showing this to you decorated on the front door.  I think with its size I will actually be hanging it above the mantle.  

But I wasn’t quite ready to completely decorate the mantle for fall.  I’m still working on several things before that can happen.  Soooooo- I hung it on the front door for photo purposes.  I have some playing yet to do- so we will see where this ends up for the season.

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fall wreath

I used a large wire wreath form I picked up at Michael’s.  I won $100 gift card for them.  You may remember me posting an image on Instagram of the creepy witch.  

That was the day I went to spend my gift card.  I have to say, I was so good.  I actually- with tax came in at $100.19.  Pretty good huh??!!!  

I was very mindful about what I put in my cart & thought about just how I would use each thing.  I had so much fun & really stocked my craft cabinet with all sorts of project staples that will last me through the season.

fall wreath with corn

Here are some commonly asked questions

Where can I find corn husks?

Corn husks can be found in the international food section of the grocery store. I haven’t bought any in a while, but I used to be able to get a decently large bag for around $2-5. Now they run about $8 a bag – but you might be able to find them at the dollar store for so much less. You will need at least 2-3 bags to make this wreath, depending on how full you want the end result to be.

NOTE: TIE THE HUSKS AS TIGHT AS YOU CAN – THEY WILL SHRINK AS THEY DRY. If they are not secured really tightly they will eventually fall out of the twine.

blue yellow corn husks

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How to hang the wreath

If you are using the wire form linked here, it should slide right onto a hook or nail to hang it up. If you choose another wreath form that doesn’t fit nicely onto a hook or nail – you can use the twine to tie a loop onto the back of the form to make it easier to hang the wreath.

crafting with corn husks

How to Prepare the Corn Husks for Crafting

  1. Start with a large bowl and fill it with water.  
  2. Add a few drops of the dye to the water and stir to disburse throughout.
  3. Place 1/3 of the husks in the tinted water and place something heavy on top of them to weigh them down. They will want to float.
  4. Let them sit in the dye for several hours, possibly overnight, or until they reach the desired color you are after.
  5. Once they have absorbed the dye, remove them and pat them dry with paper towels – taking care to not let any of the dye drip onto other things or your clothes.
  6. Then soak the natural husks in a fresh bowl of clean water following the same procedure you did to keep them weighted down. The water will soften the husks and make them pliable and easier to work with.
  7. Once soft, remove from the water and pat any excess moisture off with paper towels.

How to Make a Corn Husk Wreath

  1. Working with 3 at a time- (1 blue in-between 2 natural husks) bunch them at one end.
  2. Then take a piece of twine & tie them to the inside wires of the 4 wire wreath form.  
  3. Then repeat the process but attach the bundle to the outer wires.  
  4. Once tied on- gently tear the ends of the husks into strips to fray them.
  5. Repeat steps 8-11 making sure to overlap the bundles of husks to make the wreath as thin or full as you desire.  
  6. Once you have assembled the entire wreath, place it in a warm spot to allow the husks to dry completely. Be sure to lay it flat to dry as they tend to sag as they dry if you try to dry it while hanging. The ends will curl a bit as they dry too – which is really pretty! 

If you love this easy-to-make wreath, you’re going to love these other crafts too. Check out the other fun ideas below!

Corn Husk Luminaries

Corn Husk Luminaries

Corn Husk Brooms

Corn Husk Brooms

Raw Husk Corn Husk Wreath

Raw Corn Husk Wreath

Spooky Raven Halloween Wreath

Raven Wreath

Metallic Glam Halloween Porch Decor

Metallic Glam Halloween Porch Decor

Fall Thanksgiving Wreath

Thanksgiving Fall Wreath

Sugar Skull Corn Husk Wreath

Sugar Skull Corn Husk Wreath



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Brownie Chunk Frozen Yogurt

Brownie Chunk Frozen Yogurt -the perfect easy summer dessert. No-bake chocolate treats loaded with brownies makes this no-churn frozen yogurt pure heaven!

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Caramel Pear Breakfast Cake

I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Smart Balance.

I received product samples, and a promotional item as a thank you for participating.

 

I make a lot of recipes- you all know that.  Some….okay, most of them are not so healthy.  But I have been trying to change that in an effort to make the things we love to eat a little better for us.  So when I was asked by Mom Central to check out Smart Balance & their new packaging I was thrilled.  We often purchase Smart Balance & love all the different varieties.  We use it as a spread mostly but never really used it for cooking & baking.  But like I said- I have been wanting to start changing our favorite recipes to make them healthier, so this was the perfect opportunity to push me to do that sooner rather than later.

 

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The samples arrived just in time for me to make the kids’ breakfast.  As you know I am going on 6 months of homemade breakfasts for the kids.  So the day the Smart Balance arrived I was getting ready to make them some breakfast cake with the abundance of pears we picked up in our co-op basket.   So I decided to jump right in & swap the butter for Smart Balance.   I’m finding that it’s not just great for the morning toast & oatmeal, but it’s great in this recipe & all the others we have made since it arrived.

Caramel Pear Breakfast Cake

I’m really loving the new square tub too.  Smart Balance redesigned their round packaging to a square tub to save space in refrigerators & in the store.  The 15 oz quantity is the same as before- but the new tub is eco-friendly.  It reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 18% – that equals 6,487 newly planted trees each year.  Very cool!!  For more info on Smart Balances eco-friendly, space saving package redesign- check out their website.

I really do like the square tub- it’s amazing how just changing the shape can save me so much room in my fridge.

 

Caramel Pear Breakfast Cake

Ingredients

Cake

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup Smart Balance
  • 1-1/4 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 egg
  • 3 pears- peeled & diced

Streusel

  • 3 tbsp Smart Balance
  • 1/4 c all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar

Topping & Drizzle

  • 1/2 cup Caramel/Dulce de Leche
  • 1 pear peeled & sliced lengthwise

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray 9x13 pan with cooking spray & set aside.
  • Combine all cake ingredients (except diced pears) in mixer bowl & beat until smooth batter forms.
  • Fold in diced pears.
  • Spread into prepared pan.
  • Take 1/4 cup of caramel & drop dollops on top of batter. Take a stick or knife & drag though to swirl. Reserve remaining 1/4 cup caramel for serving.
  • Add sliced pears to top- laying out across - not overlapping.
  • In separate small bowl combine streusel ingredients & mix with fork. This will be more of a creamy paste like consistency - not crumbly.
  • Drop in small spoonfuls on top of batter. Do not mix in.
  • Bake 45-50 minutes - until toothpick test is clean.
  • Cool in pan 45-60 minutes.
  • Drizzle remaining caramel over top when serving.

 

Enjoy!!!  This is a huge hit in this house!!

 

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Fall Bucket List 2013 ~ Project 52 Week 34

Good Morning Everyone! Welcome to Project 52!

 

Hope you had a great weekend.  We have been enjoying these last few August days around here.  It’s so amazingly pleasant & we are so enjoying having our windows open & feeling that lovely mountain air here in Northern Idaho.  I just can’t say enough great things about this place.  It’s truly a treasure.  We feel so blessed to have the opportunity to be here.


Fall Bucket List 2013
I captured this sunset the other evening.  We don’t often get colorful sunsets here- partly because there are less dust particles in the atmosphere (which explains why we had such amazing sunsets in the desert nearly every night) so when they happen I do run out to get a couple snaps.  I do love the view from our back yard- I love seeing the silhouettes of the pine trees.  I longed for trees for all those years we lived in the desert- it’s such a welcome & amazing sight.
Project 52 Week 34, Blue Moon
I was able to capture the Blue Moon last week.  I don’t capture the moon as often as I used to.  The hubs asked me why I used to run out every night to capture it & now I will pass on it more often than not.  Well- I started thinking about it.  I think it’s because I have so many other things to capture here.  When we lived in the desert- there were only so many pictures I could take of sand & sand & well….more sand.  I welcomed capturing other things- like the moon.  So I did it quite a bit.  Now – I have SO MANY pretty things all around me.  I never yearn for something new to capture.  It’s such a blessing & I am not taking it for granted.  (Last Blue Moon images September of 2012 HERE & past super moon & lunar eclipse images HERE )  These pale in comparison to my images last year of the Lunar Eclipse- those & one super brilliant partial moon really are my best work to date on the moon.  Sometimes it’s just not as clear & other times you can really get some awesome shots.
Project 52 Week 34, Blue Moon

With all that said- I figured since it was a blue moon- I had better get out & at least take a couple snaps.
They came out okay & at least I documented the event.

As we are now consistently in the 80’s I’m feeling that fall is right around the corner & things are going to start rapidly changing here.  I am SQUEALING I’m so excited about fall.  It’s my favorite time of year & I’m sure it will show here on the blog as I jump in with both feet to all things fall.  We picked up a MASSIVE basket of produce from our co-op this past weekend & I spent a fair amount of time preparing it all for some yummies that I will be making to share with you all as the season continues.

 

For now- you can print off this Fall Bucket List that I created.

Hopefully you will be able to cross some of these off along with me & share them on your own blogs.

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Spiced Apricot Fro Yo Pops

Hi Everyone!!

 

 

What a nutty week!!  A while back I shared these Spiced Apricot Fro Yo Pops when I was contributing over at Reasons to Skip the Housework.  I’m guessing that not all of you popped over to pick up the recipe – or missed the post that mentioned I was contributing over there that day- so I thought I would share it all with you today.

 

These were so easy & HEALTHY.  I didn’t feel at all guilty about giving these to the kids with their lunch or after dinner. They loved them & didn’t mind at all that they were not loaded with sugar or sweeteners.   My kids are pretty good about that anyway- they actually like things like broccoli & don’t even like soda.  So I wasn’t shocked that they loved these.  For my own peace of mind I felt so much better knowing I wasn’t loading them up on junk.

 

Spiced Apricot Fro Yo Pops

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Spiced Apricot Fro Yo Pops

Ingredients

  • 2 cups pitted & halved apricots
  • 16 oz vanilla yogurt
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon/sugar mix

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to blender & puree 1-2 minutes
  • Add to pop molds
  • Freeze at least 4 hours before serving.

 

As we move through August I am sure you will be seeing less & less frozen treats & more baked goods.

I have really missed baking & I am really looking forward to doing more of it as the weather cools in the coming weeks.

 
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Game Day Crock Pot Brownies

Do you love game day??  Do you love football??

I absolutely LOVE football & game day is what we all look forward to all week long in our house.   Whether it’s college or NFL  we REALLY LOVE watching our favorite teams each weekend.  I spend all week planning out just what we will make for snacks.  Appetizers & munchy, snacky foods are in full spread here.  I like to spend my Fridays preparing the house.  That means decorating with our favorite team colors & inviting guests over for the game.

 


Game Day Crock Pot BrowniesWhat’s on the menu this coming Game Day??

These Crock Pot Brownies. So simple- I can whip up the batter- pop them in the crock pot & let them cook while I work on the rest of the goodies.

I love that they cook in the crock pot so I have my oven available for the other things I’m preparing.

 

Game Day Crock Pot Brownies

Game Day Crock Pot Brownies

Ingredients

  • 1-1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder not Dutch processed
  • 3/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 4 medium eggs or 3 large
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup 1 stick salted butter -cubed
  • 1/2 cup walnuts opt
  • 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup sweetened coconut

Instructions

  • Line crock pot with parchment paper- spray with cooking spray
  • In medium bowl- whisk flour, cocoa, baking powder & salt. Set aside.
  • Place chocolate chips & butter in double boiler & heat & stir until melted.
  • Remove from heat- stir in sugar until combined.
  • Add eggs- whisk well.
  • Pour into dry mixture & whisk until well combined.
  • Fold in walnuts, coconut & chocolate chunks.
  • Transfer to crock pot & smooth. (try to avoid pressing it right up against the sides of the cooker. It's okay to allow the parchment to keep it slightly pulled away from the edges. (this keeps the sides from over-cooking while the center cooks to done)
  • Cook for 1 hour 45 min to about 2 hours. Check frequently at this point. Once it gets to a certain point (done in the middle) - burning can happen quickly around the edges.
  • Pull out by the parchment & cool on wire rack at least 45 minutes. If you want to serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream- it will still be warm enough in the center to do this. You just want to avoid it being too hot & falling apart when you try to cut into pieces.

*Note – Start cooking on high but reduce to low when you start seeing the sides looking more cooked. They will burn before the center has a chance to finish cooking if you leave it on high the whole time. Since all slow cookers cook a little different it’s hard to say exactly how long this will take or when you should do this. Just keep an eye on it – checking them periodically throughout the process.

 

As everyone is arriving  I prepare the snacks while we chat & watch kick off.  I like to put the brownies in the crockpot around kick off time.   OMG-the smell through the house is heavenly & by the time we reach the really heated part of the game- the brownies are done & everyone is happy.  You have got to give them a try.  No one will believe they were cooked in your crock pot.

 

So that’s how we spend our weekends in the fall.

What’s a creative way you prepare for game day??

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Dulce de Leche Banana Blueberry Pie Bars

*Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Pillsbury & Linqia. All opinions are truthful & my own.

 

I have been meaning to do more recipes with blueberries all season. I love Yummy Bar Recipes!

I had one more Pillsbury product to try out – the pie crust.  But you know the problem- I’m trying to not run the oven while it’s hot outside.  Sooooo- I decided to see how this Pillsbury Gluten Free pie crust would do in the slow cooker.  You know- for not having a recipe to follow- I was actually really happy by how great it turned out.  Good thing I wrote down what I did so I can do it again- because the family loved these Dulce de Leche Banana Blueberry Pie bars.

 


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Dulce de Leche - Slow Cooker Method

Ingredients

  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • Canning Jar

Instructions

  • Transfer your sweetened condensed milk into whatever size canning jar you desire-
  • (1 can + 1 mid-sized jar or 1 can + 2 small jam jars)
  • Place lids on tight!
  • Place in slow cooker & cover with water.
  • Cook on high 4-6 hours or until it becomes the desired color you are after.
  • Remove carefully & Allow to cool on wire rack 1 hour.
  • Serve hot or store in refrigerator for 2 weeks.

 

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Don’t miss my guest posts today

 

I’m sharing at Life n’ Reflection

Creamy Watermelon Lime Chiller

 

and I’m also sharing these Watermelon Lime Sorbet Pops at Just us Four

watermelon lime sorbet pops

 

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Kid Command Center #BacktoSchoolWeek

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Seems like life just seems to pick up speed these days- doesn’t it??!!  I have been winding down with the school days here but my days are increasingly nutty.  So as you can imagine- being organized is a must for me.  I’m completely taking advantage of this back to school season & getting some things in order around here.  As most of you know- when we moved here back in December- we downsized out house by 1000 sf.  So things have been tight & I’m always looking for ways to free up space & feel less mental clutter by finding tidy homes for things.

 

Back to School Week Giveaway

 

So as part of my participation in this week’s Back to School week with all my bloggy friends-

I decided to take a corner in our mud room & make a Kid Command Center.

Kid Command Center from Kleinworth & Co.

When we make our house purchase I will be doing something similar- but more cohesively colored & permanent.

But for now- in this temporary rental- it’s really helping out.

 

When the fire department had their big annex sale to raise funds for the department- the hubs saw some things he knew I would really like to have.  One of them was the big white mail sorter.  This used to hang on the wall in the station.  I picked it up for $2.  It works perfectly for the kid’s shoes- they each have their own row.

 

He also picked up this baseball bat rack for $1.  I decided to use all the pegs & slots to hold hats & scarves.

 

I added a nail for my “go-bag” which holds my sunscreen & outdoor supplies.

So if there is ever a chance of being outside for extended period of time- I’m ready.

 

I also added a little mini-chalkboard for notes & just random fun doodles.

Kid Command Center

Then I made this magnetic board out of an old cookie sheet & some colored duct tape.  Nailed it to the wall- works GREAT!!

 

 

Kid Command Center

I recieved this AWESOME kit from Kizmos to complete my command center.

The magnets & clips for my magnetic board & these really cute colanders.  As you can see I used the large one for corralling the gloves & mittens.  The little one for extra art supplies when they need them on the fly.  Love having everything in one place & easy to get to when running out the door.

 

Don’t miss entering the Back to School Week Giveaway I posted about on Sunday to enter to win your own Kizmos Kit.

 

ALSO be sure to join us on 8/25 for the Pin Chat

 

PinChat Prize Collage

Here’s how it works:
  1. Go to the #BacktoSchoolWeek pin board on Pinterest here. It will be full of fun Pin graphics with questions about back to school. You can re-pin the questions, answer questions in the comment section of the pins and pin crafts/recipes to the board as answers to questions {only the comments on the question pins count as entries to the PinChatLive giveaway} How fun is that?!? {**Only ONE comment per question pin per person, please. Pinterest views multiple comments from the same person on the same pin to be spam}
  2. Go to the YouTube video that will be happening during the PinChatLive from 6-7 pm EST Sunday Aug 25th. We’ll be chatting about back to school and doing a play-by-play of the pinning.You’ll be able to see and hear the hosts of #BacktoSchoolWeek and some of the participating bloggers! Comments on the video count as PinChatLive giveaway entries!
  3. You’ll be able to watch/listen to the YouTube video while you see the PinChat unfold on Pinterest. Cool, right? 
Hope you can join us, it’s going to be a Pin-tastic time!Cool, right? 

 
A special Thank You to Kizmos for providing this wonderful kit to help me complete my Kid Command Center.
 

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Simple Coffee Filter Flowers

A couple days ago I shared with you my Ocean Waves Glitter Vase & in it I had these coffee filter flowers.  I told you then that I would share with you a little more about them & I didn’t forget.  They were super simple – so simple in fact- mini-me put them together after I showed her exactly what I wanted her to do.  Granted she’s 12, so she’s pretty good at crafting & what-not.  But still- she had this done in a matter of minutes while I washed the lunch dishes. 


Simple Coffee Filter Flowers

It didn’t take very many to make this bouquet full – just like I wanted. 

Simple Coffee Filter Flowers

1. So you take 2 filters (1 large & one a size smaller) Pinch the center of the large one in the center to make it flower like.

2. Take the smaller one & do the same but then fold over the bottom to make it a little shorter & thicker.

3. Then take your branch & place the end in one of the folds of the filter at the base where you pinched it.

4. Wrap your twine around the base to secure & tie in a knot.
 
 

Yep- that’s it!!   I know right- it almost didn’t even make it to a post because I figured you all could probably figure it out on your own.

But I did promise- so here you go.
Simple Coffee Filter Flowers

This is another one of those things that helped me put to use all those branches I saved from when we trimmed our tree in the front yard.  The hubs thought I was insane for hanging on to them & thought for sure I would never use them.  So – I did it & now look at it.  🙂  Hmmmmm!

Simple Coffee Filter Flowers

Another decorating project using things I had on hand- total cost ZERO.  YAY!

 

 

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