Showing posts with label Brother. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Brother. Show all posts

Sunday, October 27, 2013

Homemade Applesauce!

My brother was recently talking about making A LOT of applesauce (we're talking a bushel of apples here people!!), and it got me wanting some to eat and maybe even bake with. With that fresh in my mind, I bought a two pound bag of apples yesterday and made the delicious treat just hours later. 

I knew I wanted to keep my applesauce pretty simple, so I just used apples, water and a tiny pinch of sugar. That's IT! No cinnamon, no other sweeteners, nothing! It may sound boring but it's incredibly tasty and really doesn't need anything else.

Wash, peel and dice the apples.

Add a lil water and a pinch of sugar if desired.
Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook for 25 to 30 minutes - until tender and starting to fall apart.

Transfer to a blender or food processor and puree to your liking.
Store in an airtight container in your fridge.

Homemade applesauce is amazing and I really should make some more often. 
Maybe even make bigger quantities like my brother!!

Sunday, August 4, 2013

LA Visitors!

I've mentioned in a few past post that my parents visited me in Los Angeles recently. What I didn't mention was that my mom and dad were just two of the visitors I had stay over that weekend! 

I got to spend some quality time with my brother after we surprised our parents one night. My parents had NO idea that he was going to be in LA too, so it was an extra special night. 

Please excuse the fake smile and deer in the headlights look...

The next night, my grandma and cousin came up to join us at the Dodger's game! 

Excited for the game!

Our seats were AMAZING - 5 rows from the field! I can't believe how close we were. It was my cousin's first MLB game, so it was another extra special night!

Let's Go Dodgers!!!

My parents, grandma, cousin and myself all enjoyed breakfast at a family owned place really close to my apartment. We went there as a group of five once before, so now it's become a tradition! 

Proof that Grandma drank Iced Coffee!
She never drinks coffee!!! 

Post Breakfast pictures with Grandma and Aly.

And one with Mom, Dad and Grandma too!

Over the long weekend, I got to spend a lot of relaxing quality time with my parents, which unfortunately is something that doesn't happen often enough. As usual - the visit was far too short, but I look forward to seeing them again soon! 

Monday, March 19, 2012

Happy 30th Birthday Brother!

Today - Monday, March 19th, 2012 is my older brother's 30th Birthday! 

While I'm not in Arizona to celebrate with him today...
I thought I'd wish him a Happy Birthday on my blog!

My older brother is the BEST. 

He's an amazing guy with many talents. 

I look to him for inspiration and guidance. 

He's not only my brother, but one of my closest friends. 

I hope he has a wonderful 30th Birthday! 

He deserves to be celebrated. 

I love you VERY much Randy!


Happy Birthday Big Brother!!!  

P.S. We did have a SURPRISE PARTY for him in the Mountains recently and I'll post more about that soon!!