*Exchangers-Come and join us for the QOTD & Chat w/us* Part 2-Our New Thread

[mommytotwo]

Thank you for the recipe Nancy.

 

[mommytotwo]

Do you decorate for Halloween?

Yes. I decorate the outside by putting up a Halloween flag, and decorations. And decorations, candy dish.... for inside of the house.

 

[mommytotwo]

When was the last time someone had done something nice for you, and what was it that they did?

 

[cousinbb]

Just yesterday my boyfriend bought me a tub of Cool Whip lol. I love eating cool whip plain =P

 

[PrincessHeather'sMom]

When was the last time someone had done something nice for you, and what was it that they did?

When I got home from work yesterday, DH had a bouquet of my favorite flowers waiting for me on my dresser. They smell so good.

 

[mommytotwo]

How nice of those thoughtful people.


My kids gave me a massage this afternoon, and I took a short nap.

 

[mommytotwo]

Word association time...... what is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear these words?


*Thanksgiving-
*Fall-
*Turkey-
*Pumpkin pie-
*Indians-
*Cranberry-
*Pumpkin patch-

 

[Kirby]

When was the last time someone had done something nice for you, and what was it that they did?

Joe took me to the State Fair yesterday.

Word association time...... what is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear these words?


*Thanksgiving-turkey
*Fall-colors
*Turkey-and dressing
*Pumpkin pie-orange
*Indians-head dress
*Cranberry-sauce
*Pumpkin patch-vines

 

[mommytotwo]

*Thanksgiving-Celebration
*Fall-leaves
*Turkey-roast
*Pumpkin pie-whipped cream
*Indians-feathers
*Cranberry-juice
*Pumpkin patch- Little People, Big World

 

[mommytotwo]

If you were to come home with a bussel of apples, what woud you do with all of them? What would you make/bake.....? What is your most favorite variety of apples? Feel free to share any recipes.

 

[cousinbb]

I love Red Delicious apples. Especially when they are crunchy . What would I do with them?.....Eat them plain or make apple dumplings.

 

[Kirby]

Share them with friends and family.

 

[mommytotwo]

What are apple dumplings?

My family would eat them just as is. And I would try to make fresh apple pie, and apple crumble. Does anyone happen to have a recipe for apple crumble that they tried, and enjoy? I tried looking for a recipe tonight, but did not see any good ones.

 

[mommytotwo]

Do you take alot of photos? How do you store your pictures? Do you scrapbook them? Put them in a regular album? Other?

 

[leith78]

I don't take a lot of photos.....I should be taking more as my kids grow up. I am also really bad about putting them into albums. I've gotten into the bad habit of just leaving them on my phone, which is what I usually take the pics with.

 

[Meriweather]

What are apple dumplings?

My family would eat them just as is. And I would try to make fresh apple pie, and apple crumble. Does anyone happen to have a recipe for apple crumble that they tried, and enjoy? I tried looking for a recipe tonight, but did not see any good ones.

* Exported from MasterCook *

Sweet Apple Crumble

Recipe By :Cooking for 2
Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup chopped, peeled tart apples
1 1/2 teaspoons water
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon butter
Topping:
3 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons old-fashioned rolled oats
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

In a bowl, combine apples, water, lemon juice and cinnamon.
Spoon into a 1 quart baking dish coated with nonstick spray. Do not butter.
For topping: Combine chocolate chips, brown sugar, oats, peanut butter, flour and cinnamon. Crumble over apple mixture.
Bake, uncovered, at 350º for 25-30 minutes or until apples are tender.
Serve warm.


* Exported from MasterCook *

Walt's Gala Apple Crumble

Recipe By isney
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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Caramel Sauce
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 vanilla bean -- scraped
1 1/2 tablespoons plus 3/4 cup sugar
3 egg yolks
Apple Crumble
6 large apples -- Galas preferred. or Granny Smiths
1 tablespoon plus 2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup walnuts -- ground, optional
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup honey
4 teaspoons wheat bran
Vanilla bean ice cream -- optional

To make the caramel sauce: Bring the cream and vanilla to a boil in a stainless-steel pot. Reduce heat to low. Whisk together 1 1/2 tablespoons of sugar and the egg yolks in a stainless-steel bowl.
Slowly pour the sugar-and-egg mixture into the boiled cream and mix well.
Cook, stirring constantly, for 3 to 4 minutes. Do not let it boil again.
Place pan in a bowl of ice water and refrigerate.
While the mixture is chilling, boil the remaining 3/4 cup of sugar and 3 tablespoons of water to an amber color, 285 to 325 degrees Fahrenheit on a candy thermometer.
When ready, pour about 1/2 cup of the chilled vanilla sauce into the hot caramel and mix well. Continue to pour the sauce slowly into the caramel until everything is well mixed. Set aside.
To prepare apples: Peel, core, and cut apples into wedges 1/4 inch thick.
Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a large sauté pan and sauté the apples over medium heat, stirring frequently, for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Add the sugar, toss well, and continue to cook the apples until soft and well caramelized, another 10 minutes or so.
Remove the pan from the stove and mix in the cinnamon, raisins, and walnuts. Set aside.
To make the crumble: Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add remaining ingredients and cook, stirring until brown but not smoky. Remove from heat.
Divide equally into six buttered 5-ounce ramekins.
Press down using the bottom of a greased glass. Add apples and press down again.
Chill until almost ready to serve.
Heat in a preheated 400-degree oven for 10 to 15 minutes.
Let sit at least 5 minutes, loosen edges, and invert onto a plate.
Serve with warm caramel sauce, and vanilla bean ice cream if desired.

 

[Meriweather]

What are apple dumplings?

* Exported from MasterCook *

Apple Dumplings Deluxe

Recipe By :Better Homes and Gardens
Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 egg -- beaten
8 ounces sour cream
2 cups flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups thinly sliced, peeled cooking apples
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 1/2 cups water
1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter or margarine

For dough: Combine, in a medium bowl, egg and sour cream.
In a small bowl stir together flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add to sour cream mix. Mix well.
On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 12" square. Spread apples atop.
In a small bowl combine 1/4 cup sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg; sprinkle atop apples. Carefully roll up dough. Cut into twelve 1" slices.
Place slices, cut side down, in a greased 13x9" baking pan. Stir together water, brown sugar, 1 cup sugar, cornstarch and lemon juice; pour over slices in pan. Dot with butter.
Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until golden.

 

[Kirby]

Do you take alot of photos? How do you store your pictures? Do you scrapbook them? Put them in a regular album? Other?

When the kids were little, I took lots of pictures. James has more pictures of him than Carol does but I think that is normal with a first child.

As they grew older, I began only taking pictures of them for special events, first day of school, dressed up for Halloween, birthdays, Christmas, etc.

I have a number of photo albums. I never got into scrapbooking. I started out making albums for the kids but as they got older, I merged them into albums together.

Once they were both in high school, I began just putting the pictures in a photo box. I always write on the back of pictures. I have a stack that's about three years old from Carol's senior year that I need to write on before I forget who the people are in the pictures and what they were for.

Now that I have discovered photo books, I have made two Disney trip books. One through My Publisher and the other Kodak. I have one more Disney trip to publish.

I plan to make a Lambe Reunion book and a book for our Las Vegas/Grand Canyon trip we took a couple of weeks ago.

One of these days I plan to make high school years and Boy Scout/Girl Scout photo books for James and Carol. I may end up with all of my pictures in photo books one of these days.

I also copy all of my pictures on to a flash drive for storage.

 

[mommytotwo]

Do you have a garden, and if so, what do you have planted in it?

 

[leith78]

No garden yet, but planning on starting one next year.