Our summer has passed so quickly! I cannot believe school has started, the leaves are falling, and Halloween candy is seen everywhere in stores. Honestly, I am excited that this Fall is in progression. I enjoy looking at the beautiful leaves turn to brilliant golds, orange, red, and brown. The weather eases from blustery to a satisfying cool. I can turn the air conditioner off, open the windows and let clean fresh air permeate the house.Summer weather can leave the house with a stale, unpleasant odors from having the windows shut all the time. I have also decided to change the decor of the house from summery to fall. I think the seasons can automatically have us programmed to do this. It also has me to downsize and give away items that I no longer need. With this economy, I always think about the less fortunate and extend a hand to those in need. My thoughts also turn to delicious foods that are associated with fall as well. My favorites would have to be apple pie, apple cake, apple cider, pumpkin bars, fruit cobblers,stews and any veggie soups that come from the bounty of the fall harvest. With this in mind I'll give out a few recipes that may get you in the mood to prepare something special for your family this week to set the mood for autumn.
~Apple Orchard Snack Cake~
1c.granulated sugar
3 eggs
2 apples, peeled/diced(golden delicious)
1/2c. butter or margarine, melted
2c, graham cracker crumbs
3/4c. chopped pecans or walnuts(optional)
powdered sugar for topping
Blend sugar, margarine, and eggs in bowl with a spoon. Stir in graham cracker crumbs, apples, and nuts until blended. Spread batter into greased 8x8 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until firm to the touch. Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar. Cool then slice.
*This recipe is from one of my favorite bloggers Tina from Texas, www.mommyskitchen.net I just made this a few days ago and found that graham crackers were used as the base of the cake! It was sooo yummy and simple to make. Actually, there were no leftovers.=)
For the frugal ladies who are adventurous like myself, this recipe is for laundry detergent. This recipe is also from Tina from Mommy'sKitchen.net She stated that the results from washing her clothes were great and they weren't stiff. I haven't tried the recipe, but I thought it was very interesting. In this economy, I'm game for any ideas that will keep money in my wallet.
~Homemade Laundry Detergent~
(Large Batch Recipe)
4 Bars Fels Naptha Laundry Soap
6c. Mule Team Borax
6c. Arm&Hammer Washing Soda
Grate soap using a cheese grater. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and stir well. Place in a sealed container and measure out two tblsps. or (1/8c.) for each load.
(Smaller Batch)
2 cups laundry shavings
1c.Mule Team Borax
1c. Arm&Hammer Washing Soda
Follow instructions for above recipe.
Wash yourselves; make yourselves clean;remove the evil of your deeds from before my eyes;cease to do evil. Isaiah 1:16
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