Snow, snow and more snow!

As many of your probably already know, we are set for a big snowstorm today and
frigid temps tomorrow, Tuesday and Wednesday. Can't change it so might as well
make the best of it right?

Hubby and I took a nice, long walk down our road today before the worst hit and it
was beautiful.  I just came in from taking most of these photos at 2 pm and we have
much more snow already than we had on our walk before lunch.

Looking outside my back door

Pretty berries so maybe the birdies will have something to eat this winter.

Left over apples hanging on the trees

Hubby plowing snow to try and keep ahead of what is coming, but that may not work. lol

Home sweet home...look at the snow coming down!

Another photo taken outside the back door

my fence outside the back door

Our large pine tree looks gorgeous laden with snow

Hubby was taking pictures of me taking pictures on our walk this morning! lol

 Here I am again...lol

This was on our walk earlier today when we didn't have near the snow that we have in the photos above.

It is gorgeous , but the shoveling etc. isn't so fun. ha!

Just praying that everyone stays safe and sound and comes through this winter blast okay.
Blessings~

Lemon-Rosemary Cake

I tried out a new recipe over the weekend and it was scrumptious! If you love lemon and rosemary
then you will love this cake!

{this is what was left after cutting a few pieces to take to my bff and truth be told the whole cake did
not look so great! I can make a cake 100 times and it turns out just fine UNTIL I want to take photos
and then part of the cake stays in the pan...grr}

Every single bite is so yummy!

I cut a slice just for you...can you taste it?

Minced fresh rosemary mixed into the batter gives just the right amount of that luscious rosemary flavor.

The glaze, sliced almonds, lemon zest and rosemary sprigs make it look so pretty.

This is the magazine I got the recipe from. I would print it here for you, but I think that is
probably a no-no so just go and buy the magazine. It is totally worth the 7.99 spent. 

Remember this apple crisp from a few posts ago? It is also in the same magazine.

Happy Monday everyone! Go out and celebrate life!!

Yummy Apple Crisp

Even though I am not ready, I am very slowly realizing that fall will soon be upon us.
I have also noticed many pretty fall magazine covers that are shouting out:
*buy me*!!

I did purchase a magazine a few weeks ago called Celebrate {Autumn Gatherings}. and
inside was a delicious recipe for Apple Crisp. Of course that led to having to purchase
some ramekins because there were no such things in this house. SO worth it because
the recipe for Apple Crisp is delicious!!

Granny Smith and Braeburn apples mixed with the perfect spices and sugar.

Oat and walnut topped desserts ready to pop into the oven...

These beauties just came out of the oven. I didn't bake them in the pan, but set them in it
afterwards. A perfect fall dessert that is the perfect small size. I recommend you purchase
the magazine if you so desire.

Next recipe to try out of the same magazine: Lemon Rosemary Cake...I can't wait...:)

{Magazine is by Phyllis Hoffman}

Apple Orchard Visit

We visited an apple orchard while at my daughter's

last weekend and I was able to snap a few photos to

share with you. Don't you just love all these cute

tiny pumpkins and gourds?

Larger white pumpkins for purchase...

they need a bath! lol

Loved this assortment of pumpkins/squash. My granddaughter thought some looked like they were covered with peanut shells.

I brought this greenish/yellowish one on the left side of the photo home with me. I think it is some type of squash, but I just loved the shape.

lovely produce

Hubby and son-in-law tasted the cheese, but I passed. I am sure it was yummy though.

organic popcorn

assorted honey sticks in many flavors for 25 cents each

of course we can't forget the apples! lol

pretty pot sitting outside

GD Allysha, GS Jon and DH on the hay ride we

went on. It was raining so it was nice they had a tarp

over the top!

The driver was supposed to stop at the pumpkin

patch and let us pick one out , but that didn't happen

for some reason so we just picked out a prepriced one

when we got back.

It was a very fun day despite all the rainy icky weather.

Hope you enjoyed your tour !

Oh yes, I missed photos of the most important part. lol.

They make donuts right there at the orchard and of

course we purchased some. They were delish!!

Blessings~