The entire blogosphere is talking about the arrival of Fall and pumpkin things and apple desserts . . . and it happens to be 102 degrees in Las Vegas today.
Whatever. This is the
only bone I have to pick with this city I call home. If not for the Autumn season and everything that comes along with it I would have no beef with living in the desert. I
love the dry heat and I've made peace with what holidays feel like living here . . . my holiday cues are no longer triggered by cooler temperatures. I have adapted. That is until I anticipate that first day of autumn (tomorrow). Then I want foliage. And cooler temperatures. Apple cider and EVERYTHING pumpkin. I crave all things that scream toasty warmth like those herbs (you know the ones), roasted things and baked goodies made with nutmeg and cinnamon. Right this very second I am sighing.
These things help:
Caramel Apples. Do it. You won't regret it.
Apple Crisp. Bridie and I are on the same page when it comes to this. Nana's recipe.
Apple Cake. Thank you, Anna Mason. Are you still alive?
Pumpkin Cheesecake dangerously close to the one at Cheesecake Factory.
Butternut Squash Soup. 'Nuff said.
My grandmother's
Chili Sauce. It has no resemblance to anything 'chili' . . . it's like a relish. The way this makes my house smell is a Fall memory.
Weight Watchers Crustless Pumpkin Pie. 1 point for 1/4 of the pie. Small scoop of Fat Free Cool Whip? Yes, please.
Just Chicken Pie. Perhaps we could re-name this little gem of a recipe and just call it "
Dave's Nemesis". It
is his source of ruin.
