Monthly Archives: October 2013

GHOST MERINGUES

Chocolate Dipped Spooky Meringues I have a haunted kitchen with little ghosts everywhere.  If one gets caught, it quickly disappears.  Such sweet little bites. Even some of my old recipes books are haunted! Ghost Meringues 2 egg whites, room temperature pinch of salt pinch of cream of tartar 3/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted jumbo Nonpareils candy […]

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GHOSTLY WHITE HOT CHOCOLATE

Melted white chocolate in warm cream with marshmallow ghosts floating in whipped cream Perfect for a Halloween night! Ghostly White Hot Chocolate 1 cup cream 4 cups half and half or milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup white chocolate chips whipped cream marshmallows 2 milk chocolate candy melts Directions Stir together cream, half and half, […]

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APPLE CIDER FLOAT

I always love going to Oak Glen in Southern California.  My parents live nearby the famous apple orchards.  When visiting them in September we went to lunch at Apple Annie’s.  Picked up Cider and Apple Butter.  I couldn’t stop my craving for an Apple Cider Float.  A very popular drink in Oak Glen. You can’t beat […]

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PUMPKIN APPLE BUTTER PORK CHOPS

Autumn is full of color and flavor A perfect time to cook with your favorite Apple Butters Pumpkin Apple Butter Pork Chops Taste of Autumn Pumpkin Apple Butter Pork Chops topped with Caramelized Leek 1/4 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 teaspoon garlic powder 1- 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 4 boneless pork […]

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Apple Cider Slush

My husband and I took a beautiful fall road trip to Monterey California earlier this month.  While staying with our daughter and her family, we thought we would go to Pajaro Valley where Martinelli’s was founded.  Who doesn’t love Martinelli’s Sparkling Apple Cider.  We were directed to go to Gizdich Ranch nearby where they get […]

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