Just another Saturday in the mountains!

We woke up in the dark this morning,
literally with no electricity!
Cooking breakfast for eight by an oil lamp
on two burners that don't require electronic igniters
was a bit of a challenge.
Notice the "camp" coffee pot!

When the power came on,

Mickey decided to do a little electrical work.

 

It's a heavy duty,

four outlet extension cord.

It still requires electrical current.

When we have power, it will be used!

On a lighter note...
I love this cookie mix!  
The cookies are soft, flavorful and so easy to make!
It is available at a store near you now.

And this is my favorite fall pie!
Plush Pippin Apple Pie, $3 at Walmart! 
(I haven't found these wonderful pies
in several years, so I stocked my freezer)

Add my favorite pie plate:

Woven Traditions® Grandma Bonnie’s™ Pie Plate

Item #34479POT

This pie plate is perfect for any pie or dessert your family loves. At the Longaberger home, one pie served four family members. Big slices for big appetites, but if you do have leftovers, don’t forget the Woven Dish Cover for easy storage. Also great for quiche, fruit, veggies or appetizers. Woven Dish Cover is Dishwasher Safe.
9"d; Capacity: 32 ounces
Order yours here www.longaberger.com/bettyrichardson.

Move the frozen pie from the container and place in your Longaberger Pie Plate. Bake according to package instructions, maybe a little longer. Cool one hour.

Praline Topping:

1/2 stick butter

1C firmly packed brown sugar

1/3 C whipping cream

1t vanilla

1 C powdered sugar

3/4C chopped pecans, toasted

Bring butter, brown sugar and whipping cream to a boil in a 2-quart saucepan over medium, heat, stirring often. Boil one minute. Remove from heat. Whisk in vanilla and powdered sugar until smooth. Pour praline mixture slowly over pie, spreading to cover. Sprinkle with toasted pecans.

mmmm...yummy!

Adding about a half cord of East Texas oak

to our mountain pine will keep the fireplace going!

And just in time...

Here comes the snow!

A request this weekend was Chicken Pot Pie.

Crust

Filling

Perfect comfort food!