Autumn Apple Crumble and More Autumn Memories

With every passing week, more days are added to the time we spent in our mountain lair. Tucked in tents or a tiny room each night, side by side, laughing till we sleep, laughing the moment we open our eyes, this group has built strong ties. It’s no longer just about being out in nature with random strangers, it’s about being with these once-strangers folks and sharing our time wherever we were.

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The third installment of our successful Autumn Secret Photo by Bruno

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Weekend Breakfast: Fried Eggs with Prosciutto, and Apple Butter and Bourbon Pancakes

Weekend breakfasts: a meal unlike any other of the week, mainly consisting of delicious food that can be heavy and filling but it will surely make you and your tummy happy.

Bacon and Eggs Breakfast Recipe - Cookin5m2-4 Apple Butter Bourbon Pancakes Recipe - Cookin5m2-2You wake up, you go to the kitchen, bring the pot of water to a boil, make a cup of coffee or tea, prepare breakfast, eat breakfast on the porch enjoying the morning sun. Continue reading

Meghlé (Spiced Levantine Pudding) and The Birth of More New Members

In case you didn’t know, we had a recent delivery at the family of 6 new members. It’s Olly, guys, Olly the cat. She gave birth to SIX CUTE KITTENS last Sunday giving us a shock for the number of kitten she had been carrying. Never a dull moment passed for Olly. She climbed the screen door, jumped on the street, played, went crazy and all sort of things a young cat would do. BUT SHE HAD SIX KITTENS GROWING INSIDE HER!!!

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Olly is now at home, taking care of her furry cute little things. She looks so tiny. We still can’t believe that it happened. Continue reading

Use Leftover Apple Peel and Cores, Make Apple Syrup

As I was making apple pies (yes, pies), I realized I’m leaving behind almost 10% of each apple in core and peel. I had to use it in some way.

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After searching and trying a recipe, I found a good use for the leftovers of apples. Continue reading