We've posted all through the summer about the fantastic soft fruit crops that have been available over the last few months, with cocktails, cordials and fruit syrups. Come autumn, though, it’s all about the apples. I’m sure there are more civilized ... [ Read More ]
The Great Curried Pumpkin Apple Soup
My gang of goblins and I were on the hunt for our perfect Jack O' Lantern pumpkins this weekend. We skipped the grocery store bins and followed the hand painted signs along the main road that read "Pumpkin Farm ->". Tucked into the land behind a ... [ Read More ]
Chilling Out with Slow-Cooker Apple Butter
I find myself having the same conversation each time I hand out a hotpinkapron.com business card: Them: Hot.. Pink.. Apron. So, this is your business? Me: Well, business implies I'm making money from it {with a smile}. This is more what I'm ... [ Read More ]
Q & Apple.. Upside Down Cake
I am dedicating this classic coffee cake inspired autumn dish and blog post to one of my favourite Hot Pink Apron readers, Stephanie. She is one of my most committed readers - including my adoring husband. I know this because she often comments on ... [ Read More ]
AWOLNATION and Apple Spice Cake
Last night Brett and I were out to prove we can do and be it all: rock star parents with healthy/happy kids and an active night life. 6am came just too quickly this morning and we owe our good friend, Paige, much credit for being so great with the ... [ Read More ]
Raw Apple Crumble
My goal for this apple season is to make something for everyone to enjoy. This one goes out to a few of my nearest and dearest friends: my raw and vegan peeps. For those who don't practice a restricted diet, I still highly recommend trying this ... [ Read More ]
APPLE TIME!
Here's a funny little tidbit of Dana knowledge - I REFUSED to eat an apple until about 3 years ago. It's true. I loved apple juice, sauce, pie, all things flavoured 'apple' but I could not stand the sound of biting into a raw apple. ... [ Read More ]