Happy Friday, dear ones! I am so grateful for every one of you who comes back week after week!
It’s been a wonderful week; my husband and I got away to the mountains for a few glorious days of early autumn color and cooler weather. We didn’t have internet, it’s good to do that now and then, you know!?
I am too “connected”, so it was so good for my soul. In my unplugging, I didn’t get to what was planned, but I did manage to update one of my old recipes It is a HUGE winner, and I hope you save it this holiday season!
What I’m (re)Makin’ | Corn Pudding Casserole
This corn pudding casserole is one of our family favorites every holiday, potluck and party. Corn goes with everything and what I loved most about this casserole is that it is Jiffy Mix free!
Easy Homemade Corn Pudding Recipe without Jiffy Mix
This homemade Corn Pudding Recipe without Jiffy Mix is so simple, ready in a jiffy, without Jiffy! Using everyday, all-natural ingredients will become your favorite side dish, too!
In the here and now | Real-life stories
In the blogging world, there was an outcry this past week as Google pushed out an update that hurt a lot of bloggers, I am very grateful I didn’t seem to be one of them but easily could have been. Which is why it is SO important that you come back week after week, I don’t take that for granted.
Did you know?
While one of the main ways bloggers grow is from Google search results, however; what bloggers love the most is when readers tell their friends about our blogs! So, here’s a shameless plug, would you share your favorite recipe from The Fresh Cooky with a friend or tell someone about the blog this month? Thank you; it means the world to me!
As mentioned, Mr. Fresh Cooky and I got away for 4 days in the mountains last week! We first so grateful for the generosity of dear friends who offered us their cabin. The colors were glorious and just getting started, the mornings and evenings cool and brisk.
We enjoyed a couple of nights alone, great friends were traveling back from Crested Butte and stopped by to catch up for a few hours and enjoy the river, and then other dear friends joined us for a few days. We hiked, played games, ate great food, slept great! Below are a few pictures from our weekend.
Main Floor Remodel Update | Week 12
Our contractor had an unexpected weekend away this past week, so no updates! Hopefully next week!
Have you tried…
#1 is our favorite way to enjoy pecans, #2 is an oldie but goodie! #4 was on our weekly menu when our boys were growing up.
- Maple Bourbon Pecans – Addictive and easy recipe!
- Maple Pumpkin scones! This is one of those recipes I need to re-photograph again but the recipe is spot on and a little healthier than most!
- Cinnamon Chip Scones are the bomb! If you don’t want to buy cinnamon chips, try these Cinnamon Crunch Scones instead.
- Instant Pot Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya is a family favorite; my boys requested it often!
Favorite Pumpkin and Apple Recipes
It’s official pumpkin and apple season, these are our favorite recipes!
Easy Mini Apple Pie Recipe in Muffin Tin
An easy mini apple pie recipe in your muffin tin. With a simple sugar cookie crust, a quick homemade apple filling, a drizzle of caramel, and a buttery streusel topping.
Soft Pumpkin Cookies {with Butterscotch Chips}
If you are a pumpkin fan, you are going to fall in love with these giant, soft pumpkin cookies. Loaded with rich butterscotch chips and seasonal spices; these cakey, but not dry spiced pumpkin cookies are bursting with the flavors of fall and the holidays in every bite. Plus they take less than 15 minutes to get in the oven.
Amazing Apple Crumb Cake
Apples and cinnamon, a light, buttery cake, with not one but two layers of crumb streusel topping! Perfect for a fall or chilly morning, delicious with a cup of coffee or tea.
Healthy Moist Pumpkin Bread
It's PUMPKIN season!! This tender, moist pumpkin bread with maple browned butter glaze is delightful! Healthier with reduced sugar, full of aromatic spices, it'll become a family favorite
Easy Caramel Apple Dump Cake Recipe
This Caramel Apple Dump Cake recipe has all the fall flavors and is so easy to prepare. Such an easy recipe, only 5 main ingredients! The fruit mixed with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, topped with dry cake mix is the perfect fall desserts.
Best Pumpkin Muffin Recipe with Streusel (Panera Copycat)
Easy Panera Pumpkin Muffin recipe, a one bowl simple muffin recipe. Make regular or jumbo pumpkin muffins topped with buttery brown sugar crumb topping and a dusting of powdered sugar.
Easy Gluten-Free Apple Pie Recipe with Crumb Topping
This gluten-free apple pie will rock your socks off; with the crust and crumble topping made from the same dough, this is an easy, fail-proof pie.
What Readers Are Saying about…
Biscoff Cookie Butter Stuffed Cookies
“Truly a Beautiful Gift Giving, and Delicious Cookie! This recipe is on my “favorite” list for sure! I will be certain 2 jars of Cookie Butter will always be in my pantry for this recipe (and it allows me to use some for apple dipping while I make these). I did drizzle with flakes of salt as the finish.”
Vicki
Best Biscoff Stuffed Cookie Butter Cookies Recipe
These are the best stuffed Biscoff cookie butter cookies! And easy recipe featuring chewy, tender cookie butter cookie stuffed with a gooey cookie butter filling.
What Caught My Eye | Sales and Deals
Check out the below items HERE! Plus, previous week’s finds!
What I’m Loving | Favorite Kitchen Tools
As we approach the busy holiday season, these are my favorite kitchen tools that are big-time savers!
- Microplane Grater/Zester | Use this handy tool for everything from zesting citrus, to parmesan or other hard cheeses; it’s great for garlic and ginger and also chocolate and nutmeg. It’s in my dishwasher daily!
- Citrus Squeezer | This is a super sturdy, efficient hand juice presser. I have the lime size, if I were to buy now, I’d buy the lemon size. You can put smaller limes in the lemon, but it’s harder to put larger lemons in the lime.
- My Favorite Knife | I use this Santoku knife for almost everything! It’s a moderately priced excellent knife.
- I love Snapware containers, BPA-free lids, and solid glassware that can go from freezer to microwave + made in the USA.
- I love making overnight oats in these pretty mugs!
September Best Sellers
- Chelsea Sweater Blazer (30% off + extra 20% off FAMILY20) and this split-hem long sweater, there’s a 25% off coupon right now.
- And of course you love this devotional book as much as me!,
- You all loved this beautiful maxi dress! But beware, it’s a really long lead-time!
- This soft fleece jacket and this oversized Wooden Tray.
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Weekly Inspiration | If You’re Feeling Lonely…Read This
| “Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted. The troubles of my heart are enlarged; bring me out of my distresses.” Psalm 25:16-17 (ESV) |
| There were many feelings I expected to have at an event I’d been looking forward to attending. Acceptance. Fun. Camaraderie. These were my people: They lead organizations. I lead an organization. They are vulnerable. I am vulnerable. Like me, they know the stresses of deadlines, trying to balance family with ministry, and the fact that we use all those meal delivery apps for dinner more than we’d like to admit. Yes, I couldn’t wait to be with these people. And I couldn’t wait for the deep friendships that would surely bloom as a result of our time together. Walking into the meeting room, I quickly located the table of the people I was excited to meet. Every seat had a name tag attached, so I circled the table looking for mine. As I got to the last chair and realized my name wasn’t there, my heart sank. I milled around the room, feeling increasingly out of place. Finally, at a table on the opposite side of the room, I found my name. The Lord must have a special plan for me to meet and connect with the others assigned to my table, I thought. Taking my seat, I pulled out my cell phone and waited nervously for my tablemates. I waited. And waited. And waited. Read the rest by LYSA TERKEURST |
I pray you have a beautiful weekend! Thank you for supporting The Fresh Cooky! God bless your fall!
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Aline Brown
So glad you got that beautiful trip up in the mountains, look like so much fun. Love you and your Fresh Cooky
Love you back sweet, Aline!!