the countdown till Spring continues. It is only 62 days till Spring. I am ignoring the fact that we have new snow on the ground and the temp is 6 degrees and the wind chill is below zero.
I am all psyched up this morning to make an apple pie. I haven’t made one for a long time. I am lazy so I use the rolled up pie crust in a box now.
The following recipe is from my Wordpress recipe site.
Apple Pie
- Pastry for a two crust 9 inch pie
- 1 cup of sugar mixed together with
- 4 tablespoons flour and
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon and mixed lightly through
- 7 cups sliced apples
Heap these ingredients into a pastry lined pan. Dot with butter. Put on top crust. Crimp edges. Cut slits in top and sprinkle with sugar mixed with a little cinnamon. Have oven preheated to 400 degrees. Bake about 1 hour or until crust is a deep golden brown.
Other than the apple pie I am doing nothing today as I have already cleaned the bathroom and run the sweeper this week. I am reading a very good book by Heather Graham right now titled ‘Picture Me Dead.’ Murder mysteries are my favorites but I do like a little bit of romance thrown in. I LOVE the books by John Sandford and I am going to have to check Amazon to see if he has anything new coming out this year.
from Amazon.com
“Ashley Montague is nearing the end of her police training--but nothing has prepared this rookie for the rite of passage that will take her on a deadly ride into the underbelly of Miami's drug world. It begins with the shocking discovery of a body on the highway and her glimpse of a mysterious hooded figure watching from the side of the road. Then Ashley's investigation into the incident reveals a surprising connection to another crime scene miles away.”
This is a very interesting book. It is one of her older ones from 2003. Why I have the hardback and just now getting around to reading it I have no idea. I probably got it at the big book sale that the Genealogical Society has each spring. Another thing I am really looking forward too.
I hope you all have a good weekend. Stay safe and be happy!!
Beth
You just made me hungry
ReplyDeleteApple Pie sounds wonderful, Beth! Some snow showers are predicted for us later today. Hopefully you will not have to get out on this cold, snowy day! xo Nellie
ReplyDeleteNow you are making me hungry for Apple Pie, but I know I won't get around to baking one. The book sounds interesting. I haven't read anything by heather Graham but I love mysteries with a little love story included too. I have been taking the time to do more reading as it relaxes me.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend.
I also really look forward to used book sales. We always bring home too much. I will look for that author's books when we go to the huge book sale at the Arizona state fairground in Phoenix next month! Have a good day, Beth.
ReplyDeleteI love murder mysteries, too. Boy, apple pie sounds delicious! Makes the whole house smell wonderful. Take care in the cold...enjoy reading!
ReplyDeleteI'm not big on mysteries because I always know who the culprit is before I'm very far into the book. I love apple pie, though.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
I always know too because I read the last few pages of a book before I even start it. :-)
DeleteI've got to try both of these! Love to read, not bake so much!
ReplyDeleteYou made me want some apple pie, but not enough to make one. besides I don't have that many apples on hand. We had one with lunch though. I used to favor mysteries, but now I, too, intersperse them with romance. I need to see some happy endings. Have a good rest of the day, Beth. Bertie
ReplyDeleteYou made yourself an apple pie? I think that is about as thoughtful and loving gesture as anything. Yes, taking care of oneself is a very good thing. I can watch a murder mystery on tv if it isn't too gory, but can not read them very often. I'm too much of a woosie!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the review. Apple pie is always nice specially in cold winter evenings.
ReplyDeleteBook sounds good and I would put it on my list but my list is just too long to add another. : )
ReplyDeleteWe had a pretty warm and sunny day. I think the cold and snow is headed our way though.
Sounds like a really good book, Beth. I'm thinking about baking something but don't know what at this point. Enjoy the Pie Beth, it's sure making my mouth water.
ReplyDeleteThe recipe sounds delicious. Thanks for the review . I'll check it out. I'm always up for a good mystery. Blessings
ReplyDeleteOh it has been a long time since I made one. Other than that, I love pumpkin, coconut custard and regular custard. OH and cherry! And lemon meringue.
ReplyDeleteSave me a piece of that wonderful pie. I'll bet it tastes de-licious! Reading a story about our favorite hardware store. The story is on an old 2013 calendar!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your book and I hope to baking pies soon. Waiting for the oven to come in....Can;'t wait- xo Diana
ReplyDeleteHope your Apple Pie turned out well.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your reading.
I could really use some warm apple pie with a slice of vanilla ice cream on top :)
ReplyDeleteApple pie always wonderful with cream or custard. That sounds like a very good book , it's great how one can lose one's self in a book.
ReplyDeleteStay warm Beth , enjoy your Sunday
Sheila xx hugs
Warm apple pie sounds perfect! Yay for 62 days until Spring!
ReplyDeleteBaking always makes the whole house smell good!
ReplyDeleteMy dear friend Ruby got me into mystery and detective books. I love to watch British detective and mystery shows in TV, too. :)
I've never read any of her books, but I've heard good things. I'll have to add to my list :)
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