Back from Salt Lake and ready to nest...

We finished up opening the store in Salt Lake on Thursday and I headed back to Denver for at least a few weeks. Glad to be back, I spent most of the weekend hanging out around the house. I did a little exercise, did some grocery shopping, etc., but mostly just appreciated the luxury of having nothing particular to do. The weather here has been unseasonable, it was approaching 80 degrees today, but when walking at the park today with the path covered in fallen leaves, it is very evident that the seasons are changing and we are entering one of my favorite times of the year. Back home I started making plans and arrangements for my visits to Illinois over the holidays. I started pulling recipes that I don't want to forget to take with me, made a rough draft of a Christmas gift list, started thinking about the design of this years Christmas card, and considered the logistics of perhaps throwing myself a little happy big 4-0 birthday party when I'm back over Christmas. I haven't really talked myself into that one yet, but I will keep you all posted and give details if I do in fact decide to do it. As I searched through the recipe collection, I ran across one of my favorites. I remember my mom making this Apple Pudding many fall evenings to enjoy as a snack after dinner. It is so good served warm with some fresh whipped cream.

Apple Pudding

1/4 cup butter, melted
1 cups sugar
1 egg, well beaten
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup nuts, chopped
3 or 4 apples, peeled and diced

In a large bowl, combine butter, sugar and eggs. Add the dry ingredients. Stir well to combine. Add the diced apples and nuts and blend. Pour into a lightly sprayed 8 x 8 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes.