Oh the baking

So, Maple Apple Cake: 0 and Pumpkin Spice Muffins: 1

The maple apple cake was a pain to make for something I didn't enjoy. First of all, the recipe made too much, the apples I used were not that great, and I just didn't like it. But, that said, boyfriend liked it a lot. Or at least he told me that so I wouldn't feel bad. Anything where I have to sift is out I think.

I found a recipe for the muffins on my bodywash bottle. The super overpriced body wash that I bought myself...yes. So they were pretty good, and I think they would make a really great coffee cake...

I will post the recipe this week. I have been making Starbucks-style pumpkin lattes also! I don't have an espresso machine, so I just brew strong coffee and I use Green Mountain pumpkin spice coffee which is awesome. The key to making this recipe a success is to strain the milk after to get all the pumpkin out...

I am going to be making cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving, and potentially relish. I am not sure if boyfriend's family likes this but I may bring it anyway. The relish can be made in a food processor or blender, or as my grandmother (and now my aunt) did, by grinding the cranberries in a meat grinder. A meat grinder is like a family heirloom to my family. I'm not sure why. But anyway, make sure the cranberries are nicely ground, and if you like (which I do) add orange quarters and grind or process those as well. You can add as much sugar as you like, probably about a cup or less. Most recipes call for more, but you really don't need as much. Also, leave the rind on the orange, it tastes really great all mixed in.

More the come...