OKTOBERFEST 2022 :: Desserts

Last weekend was our neighborhood Oktoberfest Potluck and late in the week we were still light on signups for dessert so I was more than happy to bring a couple. 

Of course I wanted to stick to the German theme and decided to make Nussecken which are cookie bars and also referred to as German Nut Corners.

The apricot jam is one of my favorite ingredients in these layered cookies/corners.

Hazelnuts are the suggested nut however I like to use almonds.

In addition to the German Nut Corners I also made a batch of German Chocolate Cupcakes.

These cupcakes coordinated well with the Nussecken. 

The Oktoberfest dessert table actually ended up with several other sweet treats which was great. There was a good variety and plenty for all. 

Happy Wednesday!

October Chalkboard

Just popping in to share my October chalkboard.

Halloween will be here before we know it!

Happy Tuesday!

Hello Friday!

Happy Weekend!!

Oh DEER!

An unexpected guest arrived in our backyard yesterday afternoon.

It was a fun surprise but caught me somewhat off guard as I had just come in from the yard less than 5 minutes before hand.

This cute little friend was very inquisitive and watched me closely through the window.

Slowly but surely it approached the french doors.

Certainly a curious little deer that appeared interested in everything and in no hurry to move along. 

So happy to be home for the unexpected and very special visit.

And what a wonderful 45 minutes it was. 

Happy Tuesday!

Nothing But Sweets!

We are a family that loves sweets. 

So, when I found out that our parents were low on sweet treats I knew it was time to bake.

Apparently all the desserts from the last delivery had been consumed so I got the green light to bring a few more. 

Since it is pear season and ours are ripe and ready to use I made a Pear Pie as well as 4 mini pies. 

The single serving size worked great.

Once the pies had cooled I put them in the refrigerator while I finished the rest of the baking and, wouldn’t you know, I forgot to pack them for delivery.

Needless to say, we have a lot of pie to eat. 

Luckily I had also made this classic chocolate cake. YUM! Hopefully this dessert delivery, minus the pie unfortunately, will hold them over. In the meantime, the planning is underway for the next MOH.

Happy Tuesday!

Pumpkin Wishes & Harvest Kisses

Well, our little homegrown pumpkins have finally been washed up and counted.

Once they were clean and laid out to dry it was time to take a count and it appears our pumpkin patch produced 84 cute little multicolored pumpkins this year in a variety of shapes and sizes.

We also have some beautiful fall flowers around the yard.

And the maple leaves are beginning to turn and you know the saying....

Autumn Leaves and Pumpkins Please!

Now that the pumpkins have been washed they are ready to use for decorating…

… and for giving away. 

Happy Harvest!

Happy Sunday

from my list of one thousand gifts :

peace that surpasses all understanding ::  Safe travels :: Health :: family time :: dinner with friends :: rainy days followed by sunny skies ::

:: crisp evenings :: 

:: fall ::

Blessings,