Tag: Apples

Tennessee Traditions – Bacon Apple Pie

Tennessee Tradition Only a few miles south of I-40, between Memphis and Downtown Nashville, lies a Tennessee tradition.  There, along TN highway 100, sits the Loveless Cafe, a destination that has served weary travelers for more than 60 years. Though it has seen a number of important transitions during that time it still offers guests a […]

Chunky Stovetop Apples are basically Apple Pie without the crust. Here it is served in a deep blue bowl.

Chunky Stovetop Apples

Basically a crustless apple pie, served over pancakes or as a side dish with dinner, Chunky Stovetop Apples add a welcome taste of the season to most any meal.

A French Apple Pie topped with a golden layer of crisp cinnamon streusel.

French Apple Pie

Instead of a pastry top crust, this pie covers its apple filling with a delicious cinnamon streusel. The crumb topping crisps a little while baking to give each slice of French Apple Pie a scrumptious crunch.

Railroad Cole Slaw served beside a Pulled Pork Sandwich on a white plate.

A Vintage Recipe for Railroad Cole Slaw

This vintage Cole Slaw recipe relies on a mayo-free oil and vinegar dressing flavored with dry mustard and celery seed. Straight from my Mother-in-Law’s recipe box, it is the perfect side for barbecues and picnic dinners.

Mulled Cider served in a glass cup amid autumn leaves.

Mulled Cider with Citrus, Cinnamon and Cloves

Autumn into winter, Mulled Cider is the perfect drink to welcome the season. Fragrant with citrus, cinnamon and cloves and mellowed by caramelly notes of brown sugar, this easy to make beverage is a delight to the senses. Serve it with a plate of seasonal cookies or as a refreshing beverage all on its own.

A slice of Rustic Apple Pie on a plate atop a vintage apron with the cut pie in the background.

Baking a Rustic Apple Pie

I dive into pie baking with the best of intentions, but all too often, life’s little distractions get in my way. Still, what my Rustic Apple Pie lacks in beauty it makes up for in fresh apple flavor and hot from the oven deliciousness.