12 October, 2012

One Bite At A Time!

There's a cute answer to that funny question about how one goes about eating an elephant: "one bite at a time!" I have a big ol' elephant on my plate these days and it's being consumed in that most sensible of ways. My elephant happens to be composed of many obligations and commitments, all pulling in different directions! It's all good, no need to worry, but it explains my current blog absence. I'm putting the finishing stitches in two quilts and will post photos soon. We've done our share of entertaining lately, my dear mother-in-law recently celebrated her 90th birthday and we've had visiting family members in town, and at our table, for extended festivities. I made these One-Bite (to elaborate on today's theme!) Apple Pies for a simple dessert the other night and they didn't disappoint. (I put them together in a matter of minutes;  they were amazingly delicious!) Nothing says "Fall" like the aroma of apples baking in your kitchen... enjoy! In the meantime, I need to get back to nibbling away at that ever-diminishing pachyderm!
The birthday girl with her three children: Mr. G. is on the left, my brother-in-law and sister-in-law.

Life is Good!

7 comments:

Janet O. said...

What a wonderful celebration! I hope you elephant gets taken care of--we miss you. Sent off your birthday soaps yesterday.
That recipe looks yummy! Had to copy it. DH loves apple pie, but I so seldom have time to make it.

jude's page said...

Your MIL looks great for 90! Glad you enjoyed your family celebrations, I am off to a family wedding today so no quilting for a few days till I am back.

LizA. said...

90--wow, she certainly doesn't look that old.

Glad to hear you're still around--I was beginning to wonder...as for that elephant, I know it all to well these days. My elephant was my sewing room which is now presentable enough to be shown. It's far from perfect, but it is what it is.

45th Parallel Quilter said...

How wonderful you still have your MIL to celebrate her birthday ... I miss mine a lot. Still have my mom, though, and she'll be 87 in February. LOVE the recipe ... planning on trying it today. I always keep those refrigerated crusts in the fridge ~ so versatile and easy!

45th Parallel Quilter said...

Made this these morning and took some to my mom ... had tea with her and they were DELICIOUS!! Easy peasy to make ~ thanks for sharing.

Becky G said...

Your Mother in law is a true jewel... everytime I had the privledge of talking with her, I felt better. Even just thinking of her brings a deep warm feeling. Please remember me to her... glad you had a chance to all get together, family is so precious.

Tanya said...

Happy Birthday to your Mother-in-Law!

Your bite size apple pies sound delicious! I'm going to give your recipe a try!