Baking · Snacks

Simple Caramel Apples

Yesterday I went in search of caramels to make my Halloween tradition, Caramel Apples. I had to visit three stores before I found one that had them in stock. It was very frustrating - but, these babies are totally worth the irritation. You can go crazy with decorating caramel apples...drizzle with melted chocolate, rolled in… Continue reading Simple Caramel Apples

Baking

Wassail

A trick-or-treating tradition in our family is to have a mug of this spicy pungent warm-you-to-the-bones liquid upon returning from gathering candy. Also made tonight - Mom's Tortellini Soup, Applesauce Drop Doughnuts, Simple Caramel Apples and Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting. Wassail 2 quarts apple cider 2 cups orange juice 1/3 cup lemon… Continue reading Wassail

Baking · Snacks

The Best Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Ever

I used to just throw some salt and oil on my pumpkin seeds every year. Then a few years ago, I came across a recipe that used these ingredients. I've tweaked the recipe quite a bit based on what I've learned from making Chex mix from my mom's old old recipe of it. Newer recipes… Continue reading The Best Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Ever