• Apple Butter Magic

    I am still loving the apples. I have made my second batch of applesauce already. The apple turnovers lasted about a day. But there is so much more magic to be made with these delicious humble apples, the jewel of the season. Lately, when I mention making applesauce, everyone asks, “What about Apple Butter?” Well, honestly, I have never made apple butter. I love it, and there is something ultimately comforting about it, but I guess I assumed it was really complicated. I imagined it being a complex recipe requiring canning, which still scares me too much to try. But I began to research apple butter and it turns out…

  • Fall Treats

    September is finally here, which means back-to-school for many, the return of pumpkin spice everything, and the onset of all things cozy. Alas, the reality is that here in the South, we are in the mood for Fall long before the weather catches up to us. While we may want to pull out the sweaters and boots, it’s far too hot for that. We may want soups and chilis, but it’s not really appropriate on 80 degree nights. But there are a few delights we can indulge in without having a heat stroke. One of those treats is Ginger Snaps. Not everyone may think of them as a Fall treat,…