When I saw this idea on pinterest, I knew it was too simple not to try. The next time you're hosting a fall or winter party, this punch would be perfect. Combine two cans of concentrated apple juice and one 2-liter bottle of club soda, and you're good to go! It tastes very similar to …
Tips for Making Caramel Apples
I've made caramel apples quite a bit in the last few years, even hosted a caramel apple party or two. But my plan to bring you gorgeous photos and a foolproof, from-scratch recipe failed in a big way. First of all, do you know how long it takes to make caramel? I've only ever made caramel apples …
Roasted Brown Sugar Applesauce
"Apple Week" is turning into "Apple Two Weeks!" Such is my life right now, and that's okay. Hopefully you agree! I love homemade applesauce and am not afraid to make it taste more like a dessert than a healthy snack. (Thank you, brown sugar!) Roasting the apples in the oven adds extra depth to the …
Erica’s Guide to Apple Varieties
I used to be so clueless when picking apples at the grocery store, but over the years I've grown to know our tastes better and have become less hesitant to ask my produce guys about different varieties. Particularly if you shop occasionally at a fine foods grocery store, they'll be happy to tell you …
Apple Week!
It's hard to believe it is October 1st! I think pumpkin tends to steal the show in the fall, but I love the fact that apples are on. Grocery stores begin stocking more varieties, and farmers markets fill up with crates of charmingly imperfect apples. After all of last week's marriage talk, we're …
5 Ways to Give Respect
I LOVED our last chat about why men need respect. Let me tell ya, learning that men need to feel respected even more than they need to feel loved was incredibly eye-opening for me. My husband and I have practiced a lot of trial and error in our seven years of marriage, and I've done plenty of …
