Hmmm....what could these be? They're tiny, with a rich-yet-not-too-sweet crust, and they taste like autumn. Why, Apple Pie Cookies, of course! Deb of Smitten Kitchen never disappoints and these are a stroke of brilliance. The recipe was a bit labor-intensive for this novice cook, and my batch came out more rustic and shabby than hers, but oh, they are delicious. Miniature pies are really what they are, and I am all about miniature edibles. And because they're itty-bitty, I ate ... Read more
Archives for October 2012
Menagerie
I like foxes. Giraffes are lovely too. And toss in an elephant wearing a crown? Cuteness patootness, as we say around here. ... Read more
October = Halloween
It's the first day of October! It's officially Fall (my favorite) and time to start thinking about Halloween costumes. Until the age of about 11, my brothers almost always dressed up as ninjas and I was invariably a princess. Princesses are so toddler for my little pumpkin, however. This year, K has requested a dracula-esque costume, so I'm thinking of something like this: I also have a soft spot for the classic li'l witch and would love to make something that looks like ... Read more