DECK THE HOLIDAY'S

   This diy/recipe comes from  www.lasvegasfoodadventures.wordpress.com  .  They are a really bright and glossy red.  For those with a sweet tooth for candy apples. Candy Apples Candy Apples The only trick is to use a candy thermometer. 6-10 red delicious or other crisp eating apples 6-10 wooden ice-cream sticks 4 cups sugar 1 cup light corn syrup 1 teaspoon red food coloring 1-1/2 cups water Wash and dry the apples well with warm soapy water. Coating will not stick on wet or waxed apples. Push the sticks into the middle of the stem end. Place on a baking sheet lined with wax or parchment paper and set aside. Combine all of the ingredients except the apples & sticks in a large heavy bottomed saucepan. Over medium high heat stir gently till all of the sugar has dissolved. Stop stirring when mixture comes to a boil. Continue boiling till mixture comes to 290-300 degrees F. (soft crack stage). Remove from heat. Immediately dip each apple in

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   This diy comes from  www.danamadeit.com  .  I have done these for a couple of years now, in three different sizes. Last year I had them outside around my front porch and entry way. The year before, they moved inside in the entry way.  They can be used over and over again.  But instead of tape use poster putty, it can be used over and over again, just like the bats. Bats!   Well, it’s officially raining pumpkin in my inbox. You guys are amazing!  I asked for pumpkin  and I got pumpkin. Seriously? My thighs are growing with each email I open. I’ll probably have pick my top three and go from there. But who knows, we have a month and a half till Thanksgiving! Yummy. Many thanks for sharing your recipes! And speaking of rain….or the sky….or things that are spooky and fall-like….here’s what my kids woke up to this morning…. Hundreds of little bats, making their way into our kitchen, checking out our pumpkin, and making us all smil