"The Shortcut" Fall Ice Cream Sandwich

What a fun fall treat...

Snickerdoodle &

Pumpkin Ice Cream

Sandwiches

aka - "The Shortcut"

Inspired by Pennies On A Platter
a VERY tasty blog that 
you must check out!!!

OK, so here's the scoop on
"The Shortcut"...

The source of this post made 

HOMEMADE 
Snicker Doodle Cookies 

+

HOMEMADE 
Pumpkin Ice Cream

Which is super impressive. 

(I'm so not worthy!!!) 
And this is what makes her blog so awesome!
(again, you MUST check it out!)

But I must admit,
my busy life is not conducive 
to that kinda of time commitment!

Yet, I was VERY INSPIRED 
by the idea & discovered that 
my local grocery store bakery 

makes awesome Snicker Doodles 

& the freezer section sells 

yummy Pumpkin Ice Cream.

And thus,
"The Shortcut"
Fall Ice Cream Sandwich 
was born!

And it's delish...
ENJOY!

Lobster Potpie

This recipe is amazing!!!

Lobster Potpie

from Martha Stewart

• 
  

  Ingredients

  
  

  For The Filling

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 fennel bulb (8 ounces), halved, cored, and very thinly sliced, preferably on a mandoline
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups fish stock
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 pound cooked lobster meat (from 2 lobsters), cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3/4 cup fresh shelled or frozen English peas
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon
  • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

• For The Topping

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 6 slices Pullman bread (1/2 inch thick)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Make the filling: Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Cook onion until translucent, about 7 minutes. Add fennel, and cook until softened, about 7 minutes. Stir in flour. Add stock and water. Bring to a simmer.
2. Remove from heat, and stir in lobster, peas, cream, and tarragon. Season with salt and pepper if needed. Let cool. Transfer mixture to a 9-by-12-inch (8-cup) gratin dish.
3. Make the topping: Melt butter, and brush over bread slices. Tear each slice in half, and arrange over top of filling to cover the surface, overlapping as you work. Bake until bread is golden brown and filling is bubbling, about 30 minutes.
   
   

HINT: 

I got my lobsters at Costco

(they are good quality at a cost effective price!)

Such a 

wonderful dish!!!

Fall Garden Party

This 

Fall Garden Party 

is so inspiring!!! 

(and if you live in a warm weather state
 it is so do-able... well into fall!)

from Wedding Chicks

Although I found this on a wedding blog, 

I have to say, this could be adapted 

into a wonderful fall birthday garden 

party or even a Thanksgiving celebration!

Either way, 

you must admit, this is...

Breathtaking!

Fantastic job 
Wedding Chicks
you are amazing!

Pumpkin Craving Party

Looking for something 

fun & fall-ish 

to do this weekend??

Well, I've got the answer!

You should have a...

Pumpkin Carving Party 

From Everyday Occasions

Pumpkin Carving Party

on the front porch

To Eat:

- Apple Cider

- Mugs with Cinnamon Sticks

- Sweet Treats - like sugar cookies
- Healthy Treat - like apples & trail mix

To Carve:

- Pumpkins

- Carving Knives (cheese knives work great)

- Big Spoons (like wooden spoons)

- Sharpies Markers (for sketching on your design)

There are 4  FREE Printable 

Party Invites available, 

just click this link:

Pumpkin Carving Invites

Tool of the trade...

Ya just can't carve without 

Apple Cider...

The good news is that you probably 

have most everything you need 

for this party in your home right now. 

With a quick trip to the store, 

you'll be set for some 

fall family fun!!!

White Pumpkin Centerpiece

{SWOON}

from One Charming Party

I'm thankful

for this 

inspiring photo!

Homemade Pumpkin Frozen Yogurt!

Homemade 

Pumpkin

Frozen Yogurt

Best of all only 4 ingredients

from Babble

1 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt, strained

1 cup pumpkin puree

1 tablespoons granulated sugar

1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Mix everything together in a large mixing bowl

until completely combined. Churn the mixture

in an ice cream maker for a few minutes until 

it is a smooth, cool consistency. 

Alternatively, place the bowl in the freezer 

and stir mixture every half hour until it 

reaches desired consistency.

I love fall...

Caramel Apples

It's Caramel Apple Season...

from The Party Dress

from Pretty Organized Palace

These "rustic" mini caramel apples 

from My Paper Crane are fab!

And I love this 

"DIY Caramel Apple Kit"

from Oh Happy Day

Isn't that wonderful?!

Funky Pumpkins

Decoupage Pumpkins...

What will they think of next?!

from Funky Time

via Mod Podge Rocks 

Click on over to Funky Time get the step by step tutorial on how to recreate these awesome pumpkins. Sybille is ah-mazing & she shares all sorts of fun ideas to decoupage your way into a very fun fall!!!

Fall Kid Craft

I love these little 

eatable turkey's...

Ingredients/Supplies

Double Stuff Oreo Cookies
Candy Corn
Whoppers
Peanutbutter Cups
Chocolate frosting
Yellow Frosting
Optional: Red frosting
Optional: black sprinkles for eyes

Here's a simple

"Photo Tutorial"

Step #1

Step #2

 Step #3

 Step #4

 Step #5

 Step #6

 Step #7

And aren't these the cutest 

little place card holders!

If you want more details on how to create these little cuties, I highly recommend that you click on over to Our Best Bites to get every morsel.

More fall fun to come....

Easy Fall Decor!

Yesterday's post featured a few easy Christmas decorating ideas... 

It seems only fitting that I also include some simple fall decorating ideas today!

from Shanty-2-chic

from Daily Diva Dish

Create a "Thankful Tree"...

from flickr

And gourds provide endless possibilities...

I know it's backwards,
Fall comes before Christmas, 

but that's just how I am sometimes...

Have a great day!

Yummy Homemade Caramel!

Homemade Caramel

 is one of our all time favorite 

"sweet treats"...

My husbands family has made it for years 
& we continue the tradition today.

It's easy to make, absolutely delicious 
& it makes a wonderful gift!

~ Here's How to Make It ~

Get a can of sweet condensed milk. 

Take the label off, put into a pot and cover with water. 

You can do 1 can or up to 6 cans at a time.

Boil for about 2-5 hours depending on what consistency you are looking for. Yes, I know, it's a long time... 

but it's so worth it! 

• For a pourable "Sauce-like" consistency = boil for 2 hours 
• For a Caramel "Dipping" consistency = boil for 3 hours 
• For a thicker "Pudding" like consistency = boil for 4-5 hours 

~ The Trick Is ~

Be sure to keep the cans covered with water the whole time! Otherwise, the cans can explode & you'll have a mess!

• Just set a kitchen timer for every 15-20 minutes to check the water level to insure that the can(s) covered and it's at a consistent boil...
• Once you're done boiling, just set the can on a rack to cool down. Do not open while hot!
• If unopened, you can store the cans on the shelf for a few weeks. If opened, store in the fridge in an airtight container. 
• The best part is, this can be made ahead of time, so you can have it on hand through the fall/holiday seasons!  

~ BONUS ~


Go to This Crazy Life to get these wonderful FREE downloadable labels to wrap your cans & create gifts! 

 HALLOWEEN...

 FALL HARVEST & THANKSGIVING...

 CHRISTMAS...

or for any special occasion!


So yummy & so fun...