Happy Thanksgiving

As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.  ::John Fitzgerald Kennedy

Happy Thanksgiving from California!
(Stories to come about the epic road trip later).

May you all have a wonderful holiday full of family, friends, food and love.

I'm so grateful for all of the amazing people in my life, I wish I could spend the day with all of you!

Miller's Apple Crisp

I love fall for so many reasons; the weather, the clothes, the holidays, the colors, the sports, the activities and the food. 


Oh God, the food. 


One of my favorites is an apple crisp recipe that my dear friend M.E.M. shared with me a few years ago. It's simple, quick and filled with quintessential fall ingredients.

Miller's Apple Crisp

filling:
4 cups apples, peeled & sliced
1 Tblsp flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1 Tblsp water

topping:
1/2 cup oats
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 tsp salt

-Mix filling ingredients together in large bowl.

-Mix topping ingredients together in a separate bowl.

-Grease a pie, 8x8 or 9x13 brownie pan, (depending on how thick you prefer your apple crisp).

-Add filling then topping, spreading evenly.

-Bake for 35 minutes at 375 degrees. Et voila!

**My friend A.R.S. and I decided to shake things up a bit and melt Havarti cheese for the last 10 minutes on top of the crisp. Result: an act of culinary genius. Havarti was delicious, but a shredded Gouda or Gruyère would also be wonderful. 

Then again, adding cheese to just about anything is usually a great idea.