Fall in New England

Today was a gorgeous day.. we spent a huge chunk of it outdoors cleaning up the backyard. I started taking a few picture to show the process.. but it turned more into a photo shoot for the dogs.

Over the past couple weeks, we can really tell that seasons are changing. It's getting cold ( but not really, we want more California weather)! Leaves are starting to change and fall to the ground. The air has a fall smell to it... like crispy leaves. I made homemade apple crisp a couple days ago.. it was incredible!

Apple Crisp

5 cups peeled, sliced cooking apples

2-4 tablespoons granulated sugar

1/2 cup regular rolled oats

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon (freshly) ground nutmeg (or cinnamon) plus 1 teaspoon

1/4 cup butter/margarine

1/4 cup chopped nuts or coconut

.... and of course, ice cream

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Place fruit in 2-quart square baking dish. Stir in sugar and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon/nutmeg.

2. For topping, combine oats, brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon/nutmeg. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in nuts or coconut. Sprinkle topping over filling.

3. Bake for 30-35 minutes until fruit is tender and topping is golden.

Today was a gorgeous day.. we spent a huge chuck of it outdoors cleaning up the backyard. I started taking a few picture to show the process.. but it turned more into a photo shoot for the dogs.