It has been too long!

Well, I will start by saying that I did not want the gap to be so long between posts, but I went and had a baby.....they take up so much time :)
Now, that said baby just turned 2 years old.....I have found the time to start cooking/baking again.
Thank Goodness because I really love to do it. I am so happy that this coincided with Autumn. My favorite time to start baking. Cool(er) weather, great flavors, wonderful smells....LOVE!
What to make first...what to make first!!
I will post a picture and write a blurb when I finish baking:)

My Apple Pie

Apple pie! One of my favorite pies! It was so good and actually looked good too. I love making pie in general, but apple is by far one of the best to eat, but time consuming. Coring and peeling the apples can be very time consuming. When picking apples to use remember that Granny Smith might be good to eat, but in a pie.....not the best. You want a red, soft apple that is sweet for your pies.

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Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Well, I took my Mother-in-Law's recipe for Pineapple Upside Down Cake and made it for my first challenge of the month. I love the brown sugar and crushed pineapple and cherry.....sigh. My husband loves it and I think it brings back a little bit of childhood. Now, I will say that this recipe is super easy. I used my own recipe for a butter cake.......BUT I have used a box mix and changed a few things when in a hurry. It is really easy.

Go buy a box of whatever brand of cake mix you use that is a BUTTER cake mix. Then instead of water you use crushed pineapple. Then butter the cake pan and cover the butter with brown sugar. Put the pineapple rings down and a cherry in the middle. Spread your cake mix on top and bake at 350 until golden brown:) Nice and easy and DELICIOUS!

My New Recipe Blog Challenge is starting NOW!!

I have made a new years challenge for my blog.......to make a new recipe from my Grandma's, Mom's or Mother-in-law's cookbooks. I thought it was a good idea at the time and I still do, but I am bad at actually getting the proof on the blog. So, instead of a new years challenge it is my birthday challenge. I just had a birthday ( yeah, it just isn't as much fun as it use to be), so I am starting this week and it will last until my birthday next year:) 52 new recipes to make and try.....and hopefully others will like the "new" recipes too. I will blog tonight with my Pineapple Upside Down Cake.

New Recipes

Starting in January, I plan on making a new recipe, once a week from my Grandmother's cookbook. I want to try something different and unique with my baking now. I found some gems hidden in that old cookbook and want to start right after the Holidays with my new goal of one new recipe a week. I do want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and happy eating:)

Pumpkin Cheesecakes

I love making Cheesecakes. LOVE IT!! I am so bad about  eating them that I decided to try making mini cheesecakes. I made them for a party I had recently and they were a hit! Your own personal cheesecake....who does not love that. I am going to be making a regular size Pumpkin Cheesecake for my own Thanksgiving this year, but then I thought mini cheesecakes might be nice for everyone to have one of their own:) I will be posting pictures of my mini cheesecake once I make some more, but I am now selling them for $1.50 a piece or 6 for $8.
Thanks.

Pumpkin Roll

I just wanted to add a picture of the Pumpkin Roll with Pecans that I have been making. I love making Pumpkin Rolls for people because it is a great treat and feeds a family and more for dessert. Plus, anything with cream cheese and powdered sugar is my friend!