Took a road trip yesterday to Apple Hill which is a local area in the Northern California foothills where the farmers are known for their great apples. This trip is an annual event for our family. We don't use a lot of apples, but we selected a couple of each type to sample. Just love to spread sliced apples with a little nut butter for a snack! Also got a gallon of homemade apple cider which is so delicious heated up to drink in the evenings.
Finished sewing the first Garden Club block - next I'm on to making the chicken and the bee skep blocks.
There are wonderful vendors at Apple Hill who sell handmade items. Couldn't resist this wooden basket made from old barn boards. The gentleman who makes these hand forges the iron braces and the handle. The basket is just so unique and sturdily built, and a super bargain at $35!
I'm leaving you with a delicious carmel apple cake recipe that we always enjoy every fall during apple season:
Carmel Apple Cake
Beat well:
1 cup oil
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
Sift together and add:
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Mix in:
3 cups diced raw apples
1 cup nuts (optional - we don't use)
Pour into a 9 X 13 inch pan and bake at 300 degrees for 50 - 60 minutes.
Carmel Glaze
Melt 1/2 cup butter and stir in 1 cup brown sugar, and blend well.
Add 1/4 cup heavy cream and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
Take off stove and cool slightly and add 1 teaspoon vanilla.
Spread over warm cake and enjoy with hot coffee!
Hope you are enjoying your Sunday and have time to get a few stitches in - thanks for stopping by!
