Heat oven to 400F PIE FILLING 1/2 C sugar 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon 4-5 C peeled and sliced apples 1 T butter (reserved) *Mix cinnamon and sugar through apples. CRUMB TOPPING: 1/3 C butter 1/2 C brown sugar (packed) 3/4 C flour *Mix the topping ingredients until crumbly. Set aside. Heap up pie filling in pastry lined pan (no need to pre bake) Dot with 1 T butter. Sprinkle with crumb topping. Bake for 45-55 minutes.

Breaking News: The Ice King has run off to Tahiti with his lover in Lingerie! Scroll down for all the evidence: Top Left to Right: Ice King, Tahiti, Lingerie Bottom Left to Right: Replete, Yellow Cheerfulness, Jamestown Safe and snug in the ground now, under the covers so to speak. I'm looking forward to what these naughty bulbs are going to produce in the spring. You too? 😉 I'll keep you posted about a daffodil subscription in a few months. For now, rest easy and...

Lemon Basil Pesto - no lemons needed! 2 c. fresh lemon basil leaves, packed (remove flowers) 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil 1/3 c. walnuts 3 garlic cloves, minced salt and black pepper to taste Equipment needed: A food processor Combine basil with walnuts, pulse a few times in food processor. Add the garlic, pulse a few more times. Slowly add olive oil while the food processor is on. Add the grated cheese and pulse again until blended. Add salt and black...