espresso anyone?

My mom bought me this espresso machine in 2003. Tommy just brought it in from the garage a couple weeks ago. He has used it a few times. We bought 2 types of grounds, but it keeps burning. Does anyone know about espresso machines and what are the best grounds to use?

mmm...

...apple pie! So, I baked my first apple pie the other day. I got the inspiration after my aunt baked one for my grandparents 66th wedding anniversary. Mine tasted delicious (says Tommy) but it was too runny. I used 4 apples (3 from Idaho and 1 from Albertsons). When I made the dry mixture it looked like a lot, but I used it all because that's what the recipe called for. I also added butter under the top crust. I don't think I could have used less apples, because then the pie wouldn't be plump. Do you know why my pie was so runny? Does anyone have a good apple pie recipe...John and Rachel?

Cinnamony!

This is my 3rd post today! Tommy loves cinnamon chips from Sombrero's, so I thought I'd make him some. Here's how they turned out...

D E L I C I O U S !

leftovers

I love making tacos for dinner, because there are so many things you can make with the leftovers. My favorite is taco salad. What do you do with your leftovers?

I came home one night and look what Tommy had left me...the kernals. He knows this is my favorite part of a bowl of popcorn. :)

cooking

Here are a couple more dishes I made this week.

Double Corn Tortilla Casserole

Spicy Zucchini Boats
and
Italian Tomato Cheese Salad

What's on the menu?

Hawaiian Pork Chops, Peach Salad, White Rice, and Bread...Yum!

Before

After

something yummy!

I was at Albertsons the other day and found this in the produce section. It caught my eye and I had to buy it for dessert that night. I cut it up in pieces for Tommy and I. It was delicious. The apple was a little tart, but all of the caramel, milk and white chocolate chips topped it off. It only cost $5.00. What's your favorite treat?