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Feb 28 2008
Apple Dumplings
My mom visited a month ago, and just before she left I called her and said, "Mom?" The End.
No, that wasn't really the end. I just like to do that sometimes. I said, "Mom? Will you please bring your recipes?" Then I batted my eyelashes and waited for her answer.
"Sure," she said. And I jumped for joy. Because you see, my mom's "recipes" amount to two enormous—like, the most gargantuan I've ever seen—three-ring binders stuffed with plastic sleeves that contain every wonderful, fabulous recipe she's used since The Dark Ages, or at least since around 1968. She still collects and tests recipes, so her plastic sleeves are updated with modern, interesting foods.
So I have a confession to make, seriously. When I looked forward to my mother's visit, all I could think about was getting my hands on her recipe binders…and honestly, I secretly had the thought, Maybe she'll forget them and leave them at my house. Then, while she was here and I was tidying up the kitchen, I "absentmindedly" put the binders in my pantry so they'd be out of the way. And sure enough, when she pulled away from my house the following Monday morning and drove back to Tennesse, she did so without her binders. And I've had them ever since.
I'll have to make my peace with God about whether or not I subliminally, subconsciously, maybe, sorta, kinda, willed her recipe binders into being left here, but boy howdy, have I had some fun with those suckers! One of the first things I zeroed in on was this recipe for Apple Dumplings. Emailed to her by a friend known only as "Donna," it uses Granny Smith apples, Pillsbury Crescent Rolls, and…GULP: a can of Mountain Dew. Oh, and more butter than you've ever seen on this website, ever. I had no idea what to expect, but it looked so easy, I had to try.
The result? I had to throw the pan away. These apple dumplings were SO indescribably delicious, after I took one bite to try them out, I proceeded to take thirty-four more. Then I became racked with guilt, fear, and shame, and I took another bite. Then I tossed the pan into the garbage. They were evil. And they had to be destroyed.
For those of you with will power, though, these are really surprisingly delightful! The texture of the crescent rolls becomes something entirely different during the baking process: the top gets delightfully crisp and flavorful, while the underneath side remains soft and mushy and more "apple dumpling-y". And the Mountain Dew, coupled with the obscene amound of butter, creates a yummy, sweet sauce at the end. Serve these beauties with ice cream (or, if you're on a diet, a huge dollup of sweetened whipped heavy cream) and you'll be left wondering how such ordinary ingredients can be so sublime.
The Cast of Characters: Granny Smith apples, Butter, Sugar, Vanilla, Cinnamon, Pillsbury Crescent Rolls, and a can of Mountain Dew.
Start by peeling and coring 2 Granny Smith apples. It doesn't matter if they're a little bruised and battered. My boys used these to play raquetball earlier that day, and they worked just fine.
Next, cut the apples into eight slices.
Butter a 9 x 13 inch baking pan. (Mine was a little smaller and I later ran out of room, so please don't take matters into your own hands and choose some funky pan that's too small. I'll regret it the rest of my life.)
Now I want you to cast aside any preconceived notions you might have about refrigerator crescent rolls. Then I want you to open the can of crescent rolls and unroll the dough.
Just pretend it's puffed pastry. And really what's the big difference? (I have a feeling someone out there is going to answer that for me.)
In any event, roll up an apple slice in each of the cresent rolls.
Like this!
Now lay each one into the buttered baking pan. And let's just acknowledge the elephant in the room: the black smudge on my left thumb. It isn't mascara. It isn't Sharpie pen. It's grease from the underside of my tripod head, which can stick a little. I would have Photoshopped it out, but that wouldn't be keepin' it real, now, would it?
Now, melt 2 sticks regular (salted) butter in a saucepan.
Dump in 1 1/2 cups sugar…
And here's the kicker: just barely stir together.
Also add in 1 teaspoon vanilla…
And barely stir. You definitely want the mixture lumpy and grainy.
Now pour the very low-calorie mixture over the top of the dumplings, making sure to thoroughly coat them.
I'm so pleased to be able to bring you healthy, low-fat cuisine. Makes me feel like I'm doing my part in the world.
Now, the recipe calls for a 12-ounce can of Mountain Dew, but I wound up using only one of these little ones. And by the way, aren't these just the cutest little things?
And there's another black smudge. I can't escape them…they're taking over. But I'm just happy you guys accept me, black smudgy fingers and all.
So what you want to do is, pour Mountain Dew all around the edge of the pan.
I also deviated from the rules a bit and poured it down the center. But only because I was feeling dangerous.
NOW. Sprinkle the top with cinnamon and bake at 350 degrees for 30-45 minutes, watching to make sure they don't get too brown. (You'll definitely want them golden brown and crispy on top, though.)
And here's what they'll look like.
Now, when I first pulled the pan out of the oven, there was quite a lot of liquid sloshing around in the pan. This happened because I used a smaller pan than the recipe called for, and I had to leave out two dumplings. So if you use a 9 x 13-incher, you should be fine. I poured a little of the excess liquid into a separate bowl before I began cutting into the dumplings.
Oh, baby. Honestly, these are to die for. See how crispy they are on top, and how soft and dumpling-y they are on the bottom? That combination of textures is what's so delicious.
Serve it with vanilla ice cream (cinnamon ice cream would be perfect, too), and don't be afraid to top the whole thing with some of the sweet sauce from the bottom of the pan.
If you want to just drink that stuff with a straw, that'd be fine, too.
Posted with love by Ree Drummond
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Apple Dumplings
- Prep Time:
- Cook Time:
- Difficulty:
- Easy
- Servings:
- 6
- 2 whole Granny Smith Apples
- 2 cans (8 Oz. Cans) Crescent Rolls
- 2 sticks Butter
- 1-1/2 cup Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
- Cinnamon, To Taste
- 1 can (12 Oz.) Mountain Dew Soda
Preparation Instructions
Peel and core apples. Cut each apple into 8 slices each. Roll each apple slice in a crescent roll. Place in a 9 x 13 buttered pan.
Melt butter, then add sugar and barely stir. Add vanilla, stir, and pour entire mixture over apples. Pour Mountain Dew around the edges of the pan. Sprinkle with cinnamon and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Serve with ice cream, and spoon some of the sweet sauces from the pan over the top.
WARNING: Prepare this dish at your own risk. It is beyond imaginable.
966 Comments
stacy On Tuesday, March 11 at 3:35 pm
I tried these out over the weekend. They are to die for! And they are so easy to make…and I am all about easy in the kitchen.
Bea On Tuesday, March 11 at 3:51 pm
Is it a travesty if I want to substitute peaches? Is that doable? Has anyone tried not-apples?
Angela On Tuesday, March 11 at 5:37 pm
I just made these – I will be keeping this recipe. It's fabulous!!!!
Betty On Tuesday, March 11 at 7:34 pm
We just enjoyed the apple dumplings & oh my, what an experience!Words can't express the joy we had while eating these delicious treats! I'm so glad it's a fruit dessert so we can claim it as 'healthy'! We spread the word about this site to all our friends and truly enjoy every entry you make…thanks for the good times!
BonnieSue On Tuesday, March 11 at 8:36 pm
I dug out grandma's old recipe booklet from 1957 "cooking with 7-up", no reference to apple dumbplings there. Can use it on ham and in jello and a whole lot of other things though. Did Pillsbury cresent rolls even exist in 1957? Will make tonight with 7-up, because at least I can and will drink the leftover 7-up mixed with wine as a wine cooler, all I need now is a corkscrew to uncork the wine.
Things to do today, go to Staples, buy paper, ink, clear sheet protectors and 3 ring binders. Scan the photos of family cooks, and recipes, finish writting the stories to go with the pics. Oh, my don't forget to buy a corkscrew. Go get Nike shoes, just do it!
Stay off the PW website, do not open the daily comment, do not read the comments on the recipes. Write the stories about mom's potato salad, scan the kitchen picture of her.
Quit complaining that I've collected recipes, pictures and storeies for 40 years and still haven't completed my cookbook. Quit complaining that my sister and daughter-in-law took (stole) my idea and beat me to the punch.
Stay off the PW website. Write your own stories. OK, OK go to the PW site for inspiration. But only read a few comments, not all of them. Make copy of picture of apple dumplings, post on fridge. It will inspire hubby to peel and pare apples whilst I mix and measure. This recipe might help him fill out his Wranglers, if not I might need to buy him suspenders real soon.
Thank the posters who actually took the time to complete the family cookbooks and inspire me to get a pair of Nike shoes and sing the phrase "Just do it".
Signing off untill I get my family book done. I'll be lurking for inspiration though. Thanks to all that helped make me get on my lazy computer duff and "Just Do It".
Ronda On Wednesday, March 12 at 5:38 pm
Holy Stair Master Batman!
I made these for dessert tonight and halved the recipe… Good thing or I'd be eating half the batch myself.
Have Mercy! Man, this is good!
Lindsey On Wednesday, March 12 at 7:37 pm
I made these for my husband – and they are AMAZING! Seriously.. a miracle came out of my oven last night! And I even forgot the vanilla!
Martina On Thursday, March 13 at 6:35 pm
I made this tonight and OH. MY. YUM. Ree, it was sooooo good. I had it with Edy's Drumstick ice cream (although I would have definitely used vanilla if I had it on hand). De-lish. Thanks a bunch for the recipe, love!
Carol ~ I Throw Like A Girl On Thursday, March 13 at 7:10 pm
I made these this weekend for my company and everyone loved them. I will be making these again, but only when I have enough people over to eat them so I can't have the leftovers!
Maggie On Friday, March 14 at 12:03 am
I have made these twice since you posted the recipe. Once I made them with 6oz the next time 12 oz of mountain dew. No real difference in taste. More juice with the 12 oz (not a bad thing) and possibly the rolls were a bit bigger. Don't know if this was just luck or if the extra liquid did this.
Thank you for your postings.
clare cal On Friday, March 14 at 9:45 am
oh, my dear lord! i just made these last night for a friends b-day dinner and we about died from satisfaction. i 1/2ed the recipe (thank god!) otherwise we would have eaten all 16 in one sitting.
Kim On Friday, March 14 at 3:38 pm
I made a special trip to the market to get the ingredients and I only did 1/2 recipe as well…OMG! I could've ate them all. The sauce was just as yummy and finger licken' good!
It's definitely a keeper.
susannah On Friday, March 14 at 3:51 pm
Dear God:
Thankyou for Pioneer Woman. She did some stuff with apples today that would have totally made up for that raw piece of fruit Eve offered Adam! Instead of banishing her from the garden you'd have given her a prize for this stuff!
Amen and Love,
Carmen On Friday, March 14 at 3:53 pm
OMGOSH can I just pack up and come live at your blog hehe.. not that I need the extra poundage lol, Im already chunky so heck.. I should just go crazy and eat right hehe.. Carm
Karma, Fizl, and Biscuit On Friday, March 14 at 5:46 pm
those look superb. we wish we saw these before we made our food earlier, we totally would have made them
Milk Mama On Saturday, March 15 at 2:08 am
Ah man! I just drooled all over and shorted out the key board!
Anonymous On Saturday, March 15 at 6:39 am
I can't thank you enough for sharing recipes and pictures. It makes it so easy to make things when the pictures are included! I made these and everyone loved them including me! Thanks again for such a lovely website!
Mary Ann
Linda On Saturday, March 15 at 1:21 pm
I just found your site. I have a passion for a cooking and I really like the way you show "how to do it". You have a wicked sense of humor with is another passion of mine love it
"Sam" On Saturday, March 15 at 2:00 pm
Omigod, Omigod, Omigod.. made this for a luncheon and was declared a wonderful person. Then made it again, adding a tiny bit of Apple Jack (Apple Brandy)and was declared a "Goddess"!!!
This is the most wonderful thing I've ever put in my mouth! (And that's saying a LOT!)
Loubelle On Saturday, March 15 at 7:45 pm
I made these today…you forgot one direction…make sure you have a large group of people as this is being made, otherwise you will eat it all yourself! This was simply divine. The best part is that this was so easy to make and so absolutely delicious! If this is what all of the recipes are like in your Mom's book, I may have to come out and steal it myself! Keep exploring and sharing those wonderful recipes!
Leslie On Sunday, March 16 at 10:57 am
THESE ARE BEYOND DELCIIOUS! We made them last night, and my husband, said "I don't care about ANYTHING else you make" They really were that good!
So far we have tried a handfull of your things, and they are always fabulous. Thanks for all the work you put into these posts.
Lennye On Sunday, March 16 at 2:54 pm
Made the apple dumplings today, they are wonderful. Hubby is in Jackson, MS at a cuttin' he would have loved them. I even made an extra pan to take to work tomorrow for a co-workers birthday!
Goodsie On Sunday, March 16 at 7:23 pm
Absolutely the food of angels. Fat angels, but angels none the less.
As we were eating these I said that I could easily cut the butter and sugar in 1/2 next time and they would still be equally as delicious. They all said, NO!
I am going to do it anyway.
Nicole On Sunday, March 16 at 10:43 pm
Sooooooo good. Perfect treat for us.
Anonymous On Sunday, March 16 at 10:45 pm
I made these with my church cooking group… oh my… they were the best dessert that I have ever eaten. We all really loved them. I could have seriously drank the sauce… MMMmmmmmmmm! I can feel the extra pounds.
Wendy On Monday, March 17 at 12:11 pm
OH my goodness. These are so DELICIOUS! I made them last night for company and I did sent most of the leftovers home..saved one for me today and I am eating it as I write to you. So easy to make and the sauce is just so carmely, which is should be with 2 sticks of butter..ugh! I never used butter before finding your site, now I am always buying it and using it. UGH! What a hit they were and I will be making them again. Thanks for taking the time to do all your sites for us. Wendy
StrawberryParfait On Monday, March 17 at 12:46 pm
Thank you thank you thank you thank you!
I'm a decent cook but never really get grand amazing compliments on something I bring to a potluck at church…
I made these for an event at church a couple weeks ago…and I stopped counting how many people complimented or wanted the recipe!
I will say I had a minor problem with the tops turning really really brown (the oven was an old one and cooked hotter then I thought)…no problem though LOL…turned each one over with a fork so that the brown tops went into the oooeeey gooey syrup and popped it back in the oven to warm the new tops lol…worked great :)…
That's how good this recipe is folks….you can burn the tops….and people still love you.
Anniebanannie On Monday, March 17 at 1:31 pm
Ok! These are insanely good! My husband and I didn't even tell our kids about them. We are selfish pigs. This morning as I was loading the dishwasher, I decided I deserved a treat, and I ate one out of the pan. They are just as good, if not better, the next day. (cold even) You are my new best friend!
Steph On Monday, March 17 at 1:56 pm
I made these Sunday morning (so easy I could cook them before 10 am!) and OH MY GOD. They are goooood. I brought them for lunch and everyone wanted to try a bite and asked for the recipe. I'm already scheming how to get some in front of the cute guys….along with a subtle reminder that why, yes, I am single, and yes, I do cook delicious things.
Oh, and going to the gym to work off the 200 lbs I'm going to gain. Yum.
Jen Higgins On Monday, March 17 at 7:24 pm
I tried these and they are SO GOOD! I hate Mountian Dew, though, so I used apple juice and they turned out great!
Bekah On Monday, March 17 at 7:24 pm
WONDERFUL!!!! I made these tonight for friends and they were the biggest hit ever. Thanks.
kelz On Monday, March 17 at 7:39 pm
dear pioneer woman,
i made these for my family to eat while watching those hungry-looking folks on "survivor" this past thursday… YUM!
thank you – keep 'em coming!!
Nicole Jackson On Monday, March 17 at 8:15 pm
I know you'll never see this, but I wonder how this would taste with peaches instead of apples…
AFRo On Monday, March 17 at 9:50 pm
I made these tonight and they smelled divine while they were baking and when they were done… I ate 2 in one sitting and thought I was going to be sick, but went back for another anyway. They are so good!!! Mr. AFRo thanks you too… he ate 5! And it really was pretty easy to put together.
Sooz On Tuesday, March 18 at 8:25 am
I made these yesterday to have for dessert last night. They are SO easy and very tasty! It was fitting with my carbonated beverage theme..The Corned Beef and cabbage had a can of Guinness in it, and this dessert had a can of Mtn Dew! Some theme huh?
Suzanne On Friday, March 28 at 12:44 am
I just had major surgery (1 week ago today!) and my best friend made these to welcome me home. All I can say is OH MY GOSH! FANTASTIC! My family ate all of them…. I guess I will be in wthdraw for tonight! Thanks for sharing!
recovering in West Virginia
Lisa from NC On Friday, March 28 at 1:48 am
I made these on Saturday for some friends. Not one to follow a recipe exactly, I tried using 3 apples which I discovered was too many. With no Mountain Dew on hand I substituted Sprite which worked just fine however I have a feeling Mountain Dew would be better.
They were easy to make, delicious and despite all the sugar no one went into a diabetic coma.
Thanks for another great recipe!
Melissa On Friday, March 28 at 3:17 pm
These are fantastic!!! My family couldn't believe they had Mountain Dew in them. Totally awesome! Thanks Ree for all your hard work. I love reading your blog. You have quite the following in Utah.
Katie On Friday, March 28 at 9:13 pm
Oh yum, yum, yum! I made these the other night and got rave reviews. You are so good to make me look so good. Thanks!
Suzanne From FL On Friday, March 28 at 9:17 pm
I made these for my Grandmother the other day and they were DELICIOUS!! She was super impressed with me. This recipe is not only easy to make, it is mouth watering good. Thanks for posting this!
Cipriana On Saturday, March 29 at 1:17 am
Thanks for sharing this recipe. I accidentally bought diet mountain dew and they came out delicious anyhow.
My kids would have had seconds if they hadn't had plenty to eat before I showed them dessert.
please keep sharing your wonderful recipes.
Lin On Saturday, March 29 at 11:56 am
I could not wait until you were back up and running so I could tell you that I made these sinfully, wonderful, delicious, heavenly, soul satisfying "dumplings" for Easter. I love apple pie but had so little time on Easter to make one. They were a hit with one and all. I am making them again this morning to take to a memorial luncheon at my church. I am bakiing them in a glass casserole and hope they turn out well.
Everytime I make one of your recipes it turns out delicious. I too have all my mother's recipes – on battered cards, newspaper and magazine clippings, and a three ring binder(binger) that I made for her in a desperate hope that she would put everything in there that she made and I loved. Some things are missing, like the hickory nut cake and marachino cherry cake that she made for my father on his birthdays. Ah well, at least I have most of her "stuff" and when I am missing her presence, I go in the kitchen and whip up something she made with love for our family. I am carrying on the tradition with my children – we have a family dinner on Thursday nights and I try out new recipes on them. My recipe collection is scattered among files, folders, boxes and binders. My youngest daughter has dibs on my pots and pans, knives and all the recipes. Ha! I think my son might fight her for them.
Keep on cookin', ranchin' and being the Ree I have grown to love like one of my own.
Lorrie On Sunday, March 30 at 9:06 am
I made these this morning with a couple of changes (based on what I had around.) I cut the recipe in half, used grands biscuits, brown sugar and jones sour apple soda.
They are so good, I can't finish this comment because they are calling to me! Thanks for the recipe Ree!
Amber C On Sunday, March 30 at 4:06 pm
Oh My.
I need to come work your ranch Ree because if I keep eating the yummilicious recipes you post I'm going to be as big as my house. These were decadently divine – or evil – no divine – no seriously evil evil evil but oh. so. good.
Andrea On Sunday, March 30 at 8:12 pm
I just made this. Literally just pulled them out of the oven and ate one. Hands down the best thing I have ever put in my mouth, ever. My husband asked me how they were and I told him they re-affirmed my faith in God.
Simply delicious!
Gloria Martens On Monday, March 31 at 12:27 pm
I have recently made these using some ginger ale and lemon juice since I didn't have any MD on hand. Worked great, but I did find that the recipe seems to call for too much liquid. I cut back on the butter some and they were still delicious. Next time I will definitely cut back on the liquid.
Delia On Monday, March 31 at 3:47 pm
"Mom, can I have some mountain dew?"..said my sons (teens to young adult) "No..I'm trying a new recipe" said I. "With mountain dew?" said one. Yeah…O.k. just leave me 1/4, I said. A few days later, I notice the dew was getting pretty low. Decided to do the recipe before I had to run out to the store to get more dew. Thanks Ree, the dumplings apples were a hit!
vICKIE jONES On Monday, March 31 at 5:08 pm
This reciepe is awesome on the lips, death on the hips made it the other day!
Thanks for sharing!
Lisa On Tuesday, April 1 at 12:18 am
YUM! These are SOOOOO awesome………I made these tonight and everybody LOVED them. I have made several of your other recipes and they are all fantastic. Thanks so much for all your hard work with the website……..It is so helpful when I am cooking to look at the website!
Kati On Wednesday, April 2 at 10:13 am
I made this this weekend…and when they came out of the oven they were pretty sloshy, but I just sucked out some of the excess then stood over my stove top eating them directly out of the casserole dish with a tub of ice cream to cool my burning mouth. I'm an animal clearly. Luckily no one saw me doing it.
DELIC recpie again!
Christine On Wednesday, April 2 at 10:25 am
They were A-wa-somie ! Fixed them last night for part of my in-law family… they went crazy! Thanks! I never would have come up with an idea like this myself!
Rebekah On Wednesday, April 2 at 11:30 pm
I am SO glad I found your blog! And this recipe, too, of course! Two weekends ago we had my husband's Marines & families come over for a last get together before they left for Iraq, so I made 2 batches of these. By the time everyone was gone, there were only 8 dumplings left, just enough for desert after Easter dinner the next day.
Thanks for sharing! Everyone loved it!
Hatti On Thursday, April 3 at 10:37 am
These things were GREAT! and sooo simple. I made them for Easter and my whole family loved them, great with ice cream!
amy On Thursday, April 3 at 12:20 pm
I'm 100% sure that you'll never have time to respond to this, BUT I just want to say that I love cooking with butter and other not-so-good for you items, and many of your recipes seem delcious, but I just wonder how do you stay so slender (at least you look slender in the photos)? Do you only eat a bite of desserts (breakfasts?) like this or do you spend 3 hours a day on your stairmaster — how do you do it? Because now that I'm 36, I feel like I'll never be able to eat things like this again (snif).
di (Tx Transplant) On Thursday, April 3 at 5:12 pm
Just baked these even though it is a very warm day here in AZ. The Dumplins lived up to their name and I love the crust on 'em. Yummmmmm Easy and quick and so good. Next time I'll cut back on the sugar as I'm not used to it anymore but dang these things are good. The problem is now what am I going to do with the rest of the pan full. lol Better run them over to my son's.
Jeannie On Friday, April 4 at 5:25 pm
Dear Pioneer Lady:
MY daughter found YOUR website and forwarded to me. I too have binders that she will one day have but the good news for you is since she found your site and forwarded to me, her action (as a daughter also after mothers binders) negates the actual "deed" you did!!! Good news huh?
Re: apple dumplings. My aunt makes these each year at Christmas and she uses orange juice. They are to die for. I am headed to the store right now to get crescent dough and grannies. I have the Mt. Dew. It is one of my favorite food groups so I cant wait to try your version! Thanks for your website-I have enjoyed looking around! I'll be back for sure! JE in Alabama
Tina On Saturday, April 5 at 3:07 pm
I have these in the oven right now. Thank-you for this and other recipes. I've made alot of them. You are such an inspiritation to me. Your a hoot! Love, Tina
Daina Chamness On Saturday, April 5 at 10:51 pm
Oh! Your mama is the BEST! Can she come to my house? And bring her books?
Katie in Vermont On Monday, April 7 at 7:10 am
I kid you not, this is the best tasting thing I have ever eaten. Not just the best tasting dessert… literally the best tasting food I have ever tried. My mom and I made them yesterday for Sunday dessert, I ate them with a huge side of ice cream and drizzled the gooey stuff all over the whole mess. Divine!!!!! (and SO easy) thanks for the recipe!
Christy On Monday, April 7 at 3:47 pm
I made these for a family get-together and it was a battle for who got to keep the leftovers! My father had dibs on them but my brother tried to sneak out of the house with them until my father yelled, "Where are you taking my Apple Friskys?" So there you have it, my family now knows this delightful dessert as "Apple Friskys" and requests it constantly!
Stormy On Monday, April 7 at 6:46 pm
Wow, made these for dessert tonight and they were awesome. I usually don't bake but this was so easy and turned out great. Love your site, thanks for sharing these great recipes.
Kim On Tuesday, April 8 at 7:22 pm
(I may never eat another meal again.)
Thanks Ree for killing my 20 lb post baby weightloss goal!! LOL!
Mike On Thursday, April 10 at 7:00 am
Delish. I found that sprinkling about a quarter cup of sliced almonds over the top adds some welcome texture and a touch of elegance.
Priscilla On Thursday, April 10 at 4:20 pm
OMG! How could you post this? These are deadly. Glad I only made HALF a batch, or I would've blown my diet for a month. (I'm not telling how many I ate. Thank goodness DH and DD ate what was left!)
josephine On Friday, April 11 at 2:21 pm
I have now made this three times (hangs head in shame) because I have found the perfect size pan to make half of the recipe. And then my husband and I split the whole dogone thing. With icecream everytime of course.
Lisa On Saturday, April 12 at 11:19 am
OH MY FREAKIN GOSH! Move over Mother's Bread Pudding…. My hubby just asked me to marry him again after eating these for breakfast! And that's a big deal after being married 17 years. Not much excites him anymore. hehehe
This recipe is now in my FAVORITE recipe box in front of my mother's bread pudding recipe that he thinks is the bomb. Thanks for sharing!
Amber S On Saturday, April 12 at 2:52 pm
These are absolutely awesome! I didn't have Mt. D, so i drizzled a little lemon juice around the side. Definitely a keeper!
Aly On Saturday, April 12 at 6:59 pm
I never thought that apple dumplings would mean the deminse of my marriage but I guess I was wrong My husband who is very strict about what he eats – he lost 50 lbs and has kept it off for 5 years – was not happy when I told him to try what I had made! I will not tell you the name he called me but it rhymes with witch – LOL!
The kids LOVED them, the DH LOVED them (so now he hates me) and the neighbors I shared them with LOVED them (and now they hate me too)! I have never been so happy to be hated before!
Thanks so much for such an easy but great tasting recipe – well and now the whole family has to go on a 10 mile hike to burn it all of
Birdie On Sunday, April 13 at 12:29 am
Never thought I'd laugh so much reading a recipe!
Diane On Sunday, April 13 at 10:35 am
Lord. Have. Mercy.
I ate 3 for dessert last night. And I just ate two for breakfast.
Bless me Father, for I have sinned INDEED!!!
Debbie Sanders On Tuesday, April 15 at 11:51 am
I just made the apple dumplins this weekend. WOW! NO I SAY IT LOUDER! My husband loves them as I do. I will be making these again. I told my husband last night if only we could stay our perfect weight and never gain a pound I would eat apple dumplings and vanilla ice cream every day. Thanks for giving the recipe!
Bonnie On Tuesday, April 15 at 6:16 pm
You have another winner here…tried these Sunday with ice cream…they were so good and googy…I was a little worried about the MT. Dew…..but it worked…hope you still have your mother's recipes and will bless us with another winner….thanks…Bonnie
Ilene On Tuesday, April 15 at 6:50 pm
Oh… yummmmm… these are wonderful!
…I am off to print this out, put it in a plastic sleeve… and into my latest binder (I have 3; one my Aunts put together with recipes my Grandmother had, and two of recipes I have accumulated.) At this rate, it looks like I need to put together a "Pioneer Woman" edition. Your recipes are great! Thanks so much for sharing!
Candi On Tuesday, April 15 at 10:24 pm
I was amazed at how well these turned out. They were super yummy!! When I showed my husband the recipe and that it had Mt. Dew, he had to have it. We all loved them!!
TriciaJ On Wednesday, April 16 at 5:55 am
Wow! I made these last night and they are just sinful!!!
I can't believe how easy these are to be so yummy!
Thanks for sharing!
Will & Eugenia Martin On Wednesday, April 16 at 11:33 am
We made these the other night and they were to die for.
rebecca On Wednesday, April 16 at 5:56 pm
My whole family and neighbors love these apple dumplings.
We're having important dinner guests tonight, and my husband insisted that I make these instead of the elaborate cake on my agenda/menu, so they're in the oven as I type this. Thank you Ree!
Ann On Wednesday, April 16 at 8:07 pm
I remember the first time I tried this dumpling recipe. It is insane! BTW – I've used Sprite when I didn't have a Mountain Dew – it works. I think the MD is much better – something about that particular flavor.
When my grandmother died, my mom (bless her!) gave me her mother's cookbook. It's one of my great treasures!
Love your website!
Morgana On Thursday, April 17 at 7:16 am
Works great with Canada Dry ginger ale instead of Mountain Dew.
Teri On Thursday, April 17 at 11:06 am
Made these last night………Oh My Gosh! They were so, so delicious. Go, make them now……you won't be disappointed!
Elaine smith On Thursday, April 17 at 1:27 pm
these dumplings are totally yummy
thank you
my family just loves them
Judi Loy Smith On Thursday, April 17 at 3:24 pm
If you love butter, and I think you kinda do…you'd loooooooooooove my friend Shelley's Wonderful Chicken Casserole. However the last person I delivered it to, a friend who just had surgery, got mad after she saw the recipe….."so much butter?!?!" (Said in a whiney voice.)
lauren in tx On Thursday, April 17 at 8:03 pm
Forget the cinnamon rolls, THESE are the best thing on this site. AMAZING! I made your cinnamon rolls last week to bring into work on Friday. I'm taking these tomorrow, but have to run out, dodge the oncoming tornado, and buy more crescent rolls because my husband and I can't stop eating them. I don't like fruit cooked in food. He doesn't like cinnamon. But we LOVE this. He's already asked me to make this "a lot. Like all the time." thank you! I'll be a rock star at work tomorrow!
Angelia On Saturday, April 19 at 7:45 am
Oh man these were soooooo good! I made these last night (my 2nd recipe from your site) and they were delicious. Thanks for sharing this!
Connie On Saturday, April 19 at 1:31 pm
I'm making these tonite… there will be none thrown away.. as a matter of fact.. I will probably lick the dish…. or suck the drippings up with a straw…
girl.. you know how to hurt someone…
:J On Saturday, April 19 at 8:32 pm
My brother, of all people, gave me this recipe years ago. He got it from one of the little old ladies at church. It is devinely yummy, it is sinful. I'm glad you love it as much as we do!
Susan On Saturday, April 19 at 8:40 pm
cecedon, I don't think the caffiene cooks off. I seem to remember back in a science class the teacher heated up the cola and powdery white stuff, the caffeine, was left after all of the liquid evaporated.
Looks like a wonderful recipe. I think I will try it using Sprite or caffeine free Mt Dew.
Em On Saturday, April 19 at 11:30 pm
Just made this tonight – very good! I didn't have Mountain Dew so I used Sprite Zero… and sub'd I Can't Believe It's Not Butter-light for real butter and Splenda for sugar. Very easy and tasty dessert!!!
Virginia On Sunday, April 20 at 1:18 pm
I immediately made this. My husband is a diabetic so I used Splenda Baking Blend, diet MD and it was still wonderful. I don't think I could stand it if it was made with real sugar and regular Dew. I tried "light" butter the second time but that so didn't work!
Anyway, quick and easy and absolutely DELICIOUS. It will be a staple at my house! Thanks.
Janet On Sunday, April 20 at 3:11 pm
I tried these last night and they were an absolute hit! thanks so much!
I also have to tell you that I really love your blog. You are a gret writer and certainly know how to get the reader's attention.
Angela On Sunday, April 20 at 9:08 pm
I made them with brown sugar…pretty good! How can you go wrong with the magic trifecta of brown sugar, butter and vanilla?
Confessions of a Dangerous Housewife On Monday, April 21 at 3:49 am
Wow….just…wow. I almost had a heart attack after just looking at these. My husband, however, ate half the pan. And licked his fingers. And tried to lick the spoon I cooked with. I smacked him with it. You're a dangerous woman Ree, my bum is extremely angry with you!
Cherese On Monday, April 21 at 6:00 am
I have to say that I have had the ingredients for a few days/weeks (?) now and last night I finally decided to give them a try…at 9:00pm!! WELL…let me just tell you, the kids and hubby declared these little apple dumplings the best dessert ever! I personally thought they were quite fabulous … and proceeded to "drink" all the good stuff from the bottom of the pan. Awesome recipe!!
Keri On Monday, April 21 at 7:12 am
These were out of this world !! I too, had to get rid of the left overs (ie: give the remainder away to a neighbor ) or else I would have devoured the WHOLE dish. Thanks so much …
Sandy On Monday, April 21 at 2:16 pm
Heck yeah!
I need more recipes like this! I have had this printed out and stuck on my fridge for the longest time waiting to try it. I finally got around to it last night. These are fantastic! Utterly fantastic!
My family was speechless! I need more recipes like this…..I like speechless.
Sandy On Monday, April 21 at 2:19 pm
BTW…….these are just as nummy-yummy cold from the fridge as they are hot from the oven.
Becky On Monday, April 21 at 5:51 pm
Best recipe EVER!!!! Soooooo yummy!
Montana_Mari On Monday, April 21 at 10:10 pm
Wow! I was a virgin to your website (that's the ONLY virginal thing about me!)…but from this moment on, i am an addict to your website! I love your wit and wisdom, your keepin' it real attitude and this recipe is DIVINE! I really think God Himself came down and sampled these and said "it is good"! Keep 'em comin' Bree girl! You Rock!
Karen Otto from A`Musements On Tuesday, April 22 at 3:34 pm
Oh Criminie you are Baaaaaddddd! I was told about your website just yesterday, but where have I been?! Who knows how pleasantly plump(er) I could have been by now, had I been a worshiper, I mean reader, all along… Sincerely a wonderful blog; great read, great to look at. Your personality and writing style make it the best! Thank you for all the fun…. should we be paying you?!
Back tomorrow, but of course!!!
Lamchops On Tuesday, April 22 at 4:19 pm
Oh, my! I Made these last night for my fam. & a freind who diets. Yikes! I am in trouble with her now! It was super fantabulously good. I am a new ADDICT! The apples were perfection & the flavor-Shut up! I can't say enough just how GOOD these were. One does not look like enough but, oh, heaven. Thank your mother right now for pretending you did not steal her books-you convict you! I have a recipe that is a little like this one called a sopapilla. With cream cheese in it. You would like it. Just say the word & I will give it over.


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Zesa Holdings has embarked on a countrywide disconnection of electricity for both domestic and commercial consumers over unpaid bills.
This comes just a few months after Government assured people that the move had been stopped to pave way for installation of pre-paid meters. The power utility has since installed 32 000 pre-paid meters in Harare and Bulawayo since the programme started in August.
Installation is yet to start in other areas.
Zimbabwe has 600 000 registered electricity consumers and Zesa expects all of them to receive pre-paid meters in the next 10 months.
But in a clear defiance of the Government directive, Zesa cut off thousands of defaulting domestic and commercial consumers in the past few weeks.
Several households and businesses countrywide, including those at growth points, have been disconnected.
Energy and Power Development Minister Elton Mangoma last month said consumers would not be disconnected until pre-paid meters were installed.
He said consumers should continue paying their bills because they would still be required to pay up when the pre-paid meters are installed. Minister Mangoma yesterday said those being disconnected should report to his ministry.
"We should first have clients complaining for us to investigate the disconnections," he said. "I can only comment on the issue if genuine complainants raise the issue with us."
Residents in different cities and towns confirmed that Zesa was disconnecting households and industries.
Harare Residents Trust director Mr Precious Shumba said several residents were without electricity after the move by Zesa.
"From this, we are persuaded to believe that this so-called minister's directive was issued without consultation with Zesa Holdings management," he said.
"This is a case of poor communication between the Ministry (Energy and Power Development) and its parastatal."
Mr Shumba said Minister Mangoma's announcement that there would be no disconnections was "populist and unrealistic".
"We recall that the former Minister (of Energy and Power Development) Engineer Elias Mudzuri made such uninformed pronouncements during the 2010 Fifa World Cup in South Africa that load shedding would be suspended for the duration of the games," he said.
"Minister Mangoma should understand that leadership and management are driven by prudent decision-making, backed with facts and a two-way communication process involving all stakeholders in the provision of energy to Zimbabweans."
Bulawayo United Residents Association chairman Mr Winos Dube said the disconnections were a sign of a serious "discord" between Minister Mangoma and Zesa Holdings.
"Residents now do not know whose orders to take because the disconnections have been intensified," he said.
"What is on the ground is contrary to what the officials are saying and doing. If it was not political grandstanding by the minister, then he should have the power to stop the disconnections."
Masvingo Residents and Ratepayers Association co-ordinator Mr Anoziva Muguti said disconnections had been intensified in the city.
"The project of installing pre-paid meters has not yet started in Masvingo and we are not aware as to when the meters will be introduced," he said.
"Zesa is continuing as usual with disconnecting the residents."
When he announced the cessation of the disconnections, Minister Mangoma said those disconnected for non-payment of electricity bills would be connected to the smart meters without paying a down payment or reconnection fee. Zesa spokesperson Mr Fullard Gwasira yesterday denied that they were disconnecting consumers.
"We are following the Government policy and we are not disconnecting anyone," he said.
"The policy at the moment is that we are not cutting off consumers because we are busy installing the pre-paid meters.
"If the contrary is happening, affected people must highlight that to us so that we look into the issue." Mr Gwasira said the pre-paid meter system would move to smaller towns when they secure vending equipment.
"Installation is in phases and places like Masvingo and Mutare also have larger population density and we expect to implement the project once vending equipment comes in the near future," he said.
Harare residents who were disconnected said they were being asked to reduce their bills by half for pre-paid meters to be installed.
Mr Gwasira said affected residents should report to the police.
"These meters are for free and if our staff or our contracted installers ask for any payment, people should report to our loss control department or police."
Zesa's billing system is mainly based on estimates and some consumers refuse to settle the bills which they view as too high.
Zesa says that it is owed more than US$600 million by both domestic and commercial consumers.


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Good for Dan. I really like it when he calls a game.
Good for Dan. I really like it when he calls a game.
When people say that I dont know what Im talking about when it comes to sports or writing, I think: Man, you should see me in the rest of my life.
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The Brad & Dave combo was unlistenable. Glad to see that era of Bengals radio has passed.
ETA: I see on the Enquirer that Hoard will keep his UC duties. That sounds half-past insane -- with ESPN having the Big East contract, it's entirely possible for Hoard to have an 8:00 PM kick for UC football in someplace like Morgantown, WV and then need to be at a Bengals game by 1:00 PM the next day.
Not a lot of redeye flights leaving WVU for Houston or Kansas City.
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24 Years and Counting...
I love me some Dan Hoard. Of course, it's easy to say that when he's the voice of my alma mater.
What if this wasn't a rhetorical question?
All models are wrong. Some of them are useful.
Good move, I like Hoard in this role. Not so much with the Reds
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Cincinnati Reds - 75, 76, 90
Chicago Blackhawks - 10, 13, 15
University of Kentucky - 78, 96, 98, 12
Chicago Bulls - 91, 92, 93, 96, 97, 98
His Pawsox blog will be missed. I hope he keeps blogging, whether the Bengals or something else.
"Reality tells us there are no guarantees. Except that some day Jon Lester will be on that list of 100-game winners." - Peter Gammons
I liked Brad. I thought he was a smooth game caller and had a good voice. I can't say the same thing about Lap, but I don't mind a homer for my teams.
Honestly, I couldn't understand Brad when anything exciting happened. Lapham? I have always taken him for what he is- very knowledgeable about the game and possessing many inside connections, but not so talented with the microphone. On balance, I don't think he has detracted from the broadcasts except when he screamed into the mic like Brad.
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I thought Hoard did a fine job on Reds games. I've never heard much of him other than that.
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"Sit over here next to Johnathan (Bench)...sit right here, he's smart."--Sparky Anderson
The Bengals broadcast team has sounded like a couple of high school kids to me. Maybe Dan can improve that.
Perhaps I missed it, but I haven't seen anywhere that the Bengals' actually thanked Johansen for his 11/12 years of service. If I missed it, then fine, otherwise yet another classless move by the worst front office/ownership in sports.
I liked having Brad and Lap announce the games, they were the only thing making most of the Bengals' games exciting. Not a UC guy and apprarently didn't catch any of the games Dan Hoard did with the Reds, so I have no opinion on him, but I'm sure the actual "questions" Johansen asked Mike Brown had no bearing on him being let go.
god I hate this team more and more everyday...
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24 Years and Counting...
I'd give Phil Samp the nod as the best play by play Bengal announcer ever and a 2nd place to Pete Arbogast
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Coda is the spiritual successor to the much loved Footwork, one of Toronto's most best-known dance clubs to cater to a demanding, techno loving audience. But with the steady dismantling of the Entertainment District, it only made sense for Joel Smye and Stephan Philion to take their business elsewhere. What they've inherited is the essence of the former Annex Wreckroom. After a careful analysis and number of test runs, they've transformed it into a high caliber night club that properly makes use of the sprawling space.
And it makes a lot of sense. Having been to rock nights, concerts, and DJ shows, I've always felt that the energy was always most efficient when concentrated towards the front stage. Awkward clusters of people dancing in semi-circles just isn't very conducive to a good time. But more about that later.
From what I saw at the John Talabot show when I paid my visit, people were dressed pretty much however they felt comfortable. There were fans in music tees losing their shit to fat bass lines, there were dressy clubber types and suburban spiky hedgehogs on the hunt for a new mate -- and, really, everything in between.
As mentioned, there have been many structural changes to the club proper. The awkward kidney shaped island bar monstrosity that, I guess seemed useful at the time for servicing patrons from all angles yet created awkward dead spaces on the dance floor, has been annihilated. Kidney bar begone!
In its place is a fully cleansed dance floor surrounded with relatively comfortable booths and couches with a main bar towards on the opposite side of the stage. There's even a couch-bench that faces the bar, so you can keep a watchful eye on your date, or your friends in line. There's also another bar tucked away stage right, on a slightly elevated alcove, lined with couches and benches.
Drinks are not exactly cheap, but they don't reach outrageous prices, with beers ranging from $6.50 (domestic) to $7 or $8 (imports, Pilsner tall cans, Guiness, Strongbow). Mixed drinks also start at $6.25 and go upwards from there. Water and flavoured Aquafina bottles are both $4.25. At least you get flavour!
This club was designed to make you lose yourself in the music, and there's a kick ass PK sound system to make sure that happens, making it one of the best in the city at the moment. Built around the far side of the dance floor is an elevated corridor with bar stools that gives you a perched area for all your stalky inclinations.
If you're going to be dancing with someone that was not the person you arrived with, you had best be selective about your location, like that dusky area by the front bar; it's pretty much lights out over there.
It's not just the conveniently arranged seating, but also the intelligent ceiling lighting that leads to voyeurism where you least expect it. Like when you're minding your own business on the dance floor and all of a sudden the lights go into UFO-landing-strip-meets-carnival-mode, and you become very aware that you might be the most semi-sober person in a 20 foot radius.
During a trip to the washroom, the dude in the urinal next to me yells "let's get a cheer for being fucked up." "Not me, I'm sober as a judge," says the guy to my left. I decide he's lying. Who in their right mind would actually use that expression, and be caught in a place like this? Something's up, but that's none of my business.
With the massive Footwork fan base and convenient Bloor and Bathurst location, Coda fits right in with the mess of bars in a neighbourhood underserved by clubs. And while it's unlikely that there will be much spillover from, say, The Brunswick House, there will no doubt be enough foot traffic queuing up to see what all the fuss is about.
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- Beers on Tap:
- Bottles only
- Signature Drink:
- Premium Cigarettes $7.50 (that's a drink, right?)
- Bar Snacks:
- Nope
- Patio:
- No
- Music/Genre:
- Techno, House, Tech-house, and everything in between
- Live Music:
- Yes
- Who Goes There:
- Resident Advisor fan boys, electronic music lovers, night owls, people looking for a good
- Hours:
- Friday-Saturday 10 pm - 5 am
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...and the crown of suburban kids destination was at long last fully passed north from its humble former kingdom in the district to its new home - the Annex.
Shouldn't a glass of water be free?
I understand that they charge for water at raves because thats where they get most of their bar profit but at a club like this?
Nice review, and sweet pics! Talabot night was off the hook. I'll post my set from the night here when it becomes available :)
They give you a glass of ice that you have to fill up yourself. Not the worst thing in the world.
@Nick: It's served in bottles, that's why it's not free. Glasses would be a disaster. Also, not sure how often you went to FW but it's similar to the "rave" scene that you're thinking of. Additionally, with everyone hopefully dancing for hours on end they're going to need water to rehydrate. I think Guv is somewhere around $6 so $4.25 is a steal! ha Nothing is free.
Yay finally a review of this place. Looks interesting, though surprised how much higher their cover prices are than Hoxton and Wrongbar.
When I've been there, they've had jugs of iced water that you could pour yourself for free. Typically prefer getting/paying for the bottle myself though - tend to cap it and shove it into my back pocket for hands-free dancing.
Been there a few times (a few before the grand opening, a few times after). I really like the space and I've had a good time. Sound is good, crowd has generally been pretty good. On their busier nights they need to sort out the lineup situation to be a little less chaotic - but still a big improvement over the old location.
Having seen other clubs like Boa pretty much flop after trying to relocate - I think Coda is off to a very strong start, and will carry on the legacy of Footwork rather nicely.
The bottles of water cost money, I think they may still give you a cup of water for free
No, it's open till 5AM like FW used to
"I've always felt that the energy was always most efficient when concentrated towards the front stage. Awkward clusters of people dancing in semi-circles just isn't very conducive to a good time."
I completely disagree. DJ idolatry is what is killing the scene. Faces glued to the DJ booth like flies on a lamp, with camera phones up in the air do not make for a good vibe.
Isn't it illegal to serve beer or drinks after 2am? Hmmm... This is just an after hrs club waiting to get shut down.....
@ Sam Smith - last call is 2am like everywhere else, but the club stays open until 5am.
Who said they are serving after 2AM? Footwork never did that.
Who said they are serving past 2AM? Footwork never did that. Just because they are open doesn't mean they are serving. Most people go out to listen to good music and dance!
while the club district has effectively been dismantled.... Footwork wasn't ever really in the core of it.
However, the immediate vicinity around the old footwork spot is more clubby than ever. With Everleigh, Union, the expanded 2Cats, Cobra etc just a few blocks away, they were actually in the heart of it.


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Jammu, October 11 (Scoop News)- Taking serious exception to the reported remark by Minister for Law & Rural Development Ali Mohd. Sagar that Jammu and Kashmir is a dispute between India and Pakistan, BJP State Chief Spokesperson & party's National Executive Member Dr. Jitendra Singh has described it as a blatant violation of the oath of office and Constitution under which a minister in the government is sworn in and is supposed to function. If any minister in the government genuinely holds a view contrary to the constitution of the sate and the country, then the propriety demands that the minister must first resign before airing such views, said Dr. Jitendra Singh and regretted that during the last few years it has been witnessed that from time to time, in a bid to appease the separatist sentiment, state coalition ministers feel no hesitation in issuing irresponsible statements against the sovereignty of the state while simultaneously continuing to enjoy the loaves and fishes of office. To reiterate the point, he also referred to the chief minister's "accession not merger" statement last year.
Citing evidence and references, Dr. Jitendra Singh reminded Ali Mohd. Sagar and other leaders of the National Conference that none other than the National Conference founder Sheikh Mohd. Abdullah had himself accepted the finality of J&K accession to India on more than one occasion. He said in 1951, Sheikh Abdullah as Prime Minister of J&K, proposed the convening of J&K Constituent Assembly and the J&K Constitution which came into force on 26 January, 1957, clearly states in Part II section (3) that "the state of Jammu and Kashmir is and shall be an integral part of the Union of India". Further, this section cannot be legally amended as per provisions of Part XII of J&K Constitution, informed Dr. Jitendra Singh and added that as per section 4 of J&K Constitution, territory of J&K stands as it was on August 15, 1947 which includes PoK.
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Most folks have the same reaction when I tell them lavender is one of my favorite things to cook with. "Lavender! You can't eat lavender! That's just for soap." If that's what you're thinking too, you couldn't be more wrong.
No doubt, lavender is a popular ingredient for soaps and perfumes. For centuries, lavender has been used for bathing, medicinal purposes and hygiene. The Egyptians used the herb in the mummification process. In Bible times, the herb was known as spikenard and was extremely valuable and costly. Queen Elizabeth I bathed in water scented with lavender and used it as a deodorant. She also drank lavender tea to help alleviate what we would describe today as migraine headaches. In times of war, soldiers' wounds were bathed with lavender to help with the healing process. It has been used as an insect repellant, a sleep aid and an aphrodisiac. The very word, lavender, comes from the Latin "lavo" that means "to wash."
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Why am I telling you all this? Last Saturday, I had the opportunity to attend a beautiful event in the Hill Country. There are many substantial wineries in our great state. We've talked about this before. Texas has become a first class wine producer, in her own right, competing against many wines from California, Oregon and even Europe.
One such winery is Becker Vineyards, just outside of Fredericksburg. Becker Vineyards also happens to be the largest grower of lavender in the state, which in turn, helps to impart beautiful flavors to their wines. Every year, the vineyard hosts a lavender festival to celebrate the abundant crop and show off a bit.
With a host of entertainment, lavender inspired meals, winery tours, wine tastings, chef demos, artisans and crafters, food and every kind of lavender product imaginable, the event promised to be worth the drive. Plus, event attendance is free. Score! So, my pal, Rhonda, and I decided to head on down to check it out. Marked with flowing purple ribbons, the place was hard to miss. As we turned down the long drive leading to the vineyard, we could hear music coming from the grounds. The air was fragrant with the smell of sweet lavender. We spent a happy afternoon sipping wine and shopping for lavender goodies. The day turned sunny and warm, so of course that meant we needed to buy frivolous girly sun hats.
As you might imagine, one of my favorite activities of the day was the wine tastings. For $10, participants receive a souvenir wine glass to keep and their choice of six different tastings. I started with some lightweight whites, moved on to the hearty reds and then finished out with a couple of sweet dessert wines.
My favorite of the day was one called Raven, which is the vineyard's flagship wine. It is a blend of Petit Verdot and Malbec, and man, does the vintner do a bang up job with this one. This red is absolute velvet on the tongue, with flavors of raspberry, spice and a nice floral note at the finish, which I'm sure has to do with the lavender, growing side by side with the grapes in the vineyard.
Over on the lawn, the Raggedy Cats were playing some funky bluegrass and Chef Leo had the whole place smelling incredible with his cooking demo of Grilled Tenderloin Medallion with Roasted Raspberry Chipotle Sauce and Pasilla Chile Grits. Yum! Even now, thinking about it makes me want to get the grill fired up.
One of the most interesting demonstrations was about lavender distillation. I felt like I was watching an old episode of M.A.S.H. where Hawkeye and B.J. are moon shining homemade gin. Uh, oh! I'm tattling my age, now!
Returning home, I was inspired by all the sights and smells and tastes I'd just experienced. As I said, I love to cook with lavender. I make things like Lavender Cremé Brûlée and Strawberry Lavender Tartlets with Lavender Whipped Cream and drizzled with Lavender Honey.
I also like the taste of lavender with meat and poultry. Lavender is from the mint family and tastes best combined with herbs such as fennel, rosemary, thyme, oregano and sage. In fact, a popular combination sold on the spice aisle is called Herbs de Provence. This is a mixture of lavender, savory, thyme, marjoram, mint, fennel seeds, tarragon, basil and chervil. This mix of herbs is used extensively in French cooking, especially to season meat.
If you want to try it for yourself, small packets of lavender can usually be found at stores like Whole Foods, or most health food stores. The packets of lavender in the culinary section of the store are no different than what is found in beauty products section, so purchase whichever you can find or is cheaper. Of course, if you are cooking meat or veggies, you could just purchase the Herbs de Provence on the spice aisle at your regular grocery store. If you do buy straight dried lavender, store any leftover lavender in the freezer to make it last longer.
You may even consider growing your own. It's easy to grow and flourishes in containers or in the ground. To harvest, cut the blooming stems, about halfway down when there are blooms more than halfway down the flower part. I grow lavender in a pot on my patio. When I'm ready to harvest it, I bundle about 10 stems together and bind them with a piece of string or rubber band. Then I hang it upside down, so the flowers are down, from a hook in a dark, well-ventilated closet for about 10 days. At that point, I can easily remove the dried flowers, which I keep in a sealed jar in the freezer.
An easy thing to start with, is Lavender Sugar or Lavender Honey, which can be used in any recipe you would normally use non-lavendered sugar or honey, such as coffee or lemonade. It also makes a nice homemade gift.
For Lavender Sugar, simply mix equal parts dried lavender flowers and sugar. Store in an airtight container.
For Lavender Honey, put 2 teaspoons dried lavender flowers in a piece of cheesecloth and tie shut into a little baggy shape. Place in a saucepan. Pour 2 cups honey into the saucepan, over the lavender. Heat until just warmed. Turn the heat off and allow to steep 1 hour. Take out the baggy of lavender and store the honey in a sealed, sterilized jar.
When you're ready to adventure with lavender a bit more, try this company-worthy Roasted Chicken recipe that is sure to impress. By the way, it's incredible with a side of fresh, sautéed artichokes.
Renee's Lavender Roasted Chicken
1 whole chicken, any size, washed with any cavity packing removed
8 tablespoons (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into tablespoon sized pieces
3 lemons, cut into quarters
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons dried lavender
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme, plus several whole sprigs
½ teaspoon finely chopped fresh sage
1 bulb fennel, cut into 2 inch pieces (fronds saved and set aside)
4 large carrots, cut into 2 inch pieces
1 sweet yellow onion, cut into 2 inch pieces
olive oil for drizzling
¼ cup dry white wine
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1. Set oven to 425 degrees. Wash chicken and pat dry. Loosen the skin from the meat around the breast area on each side. Push pats of butter under the skin and back across the breast meat so that there are an even number of butter pats on each side. Rub the inside of the chicken with salt and pepper and stuff with 1 lemon, bay leaf, 1 piece of fennel, and one piece of onion. Set aside.
2. Mix together the remainder of the vegetables. Pour the wine in the bottom of a roasting pan and scatter the vegetables on top. Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil. Season the vegetables with salt and pepper, a small amount of the chopped thyme, sage and lavender. Place the chicken on top of the vegetables and rub with salt, pepper and the remainder of the herbs. Tie the chicken's legs together with kitchen twine and tuck the wings under the body.
3. Roast for about 1 ½ hours or until chicken juices run clear. Remove chicken to a cutting board, cover loosely with aluminum foil and allow to rest about 20 minutes. Carve the chicken and serve with vegetables.


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NEW HAVEN, Conn. – A Brazilian national was sentenced today for illegally re-entering the U.S. after an investigation by ICE agents.
Nora R. Dannehy, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and Bruce M. Foucart, special agent-in-charge of ICE's Office of Investigations in Boston announced that Robson Flores Da Silva, 30, a citizen of Brazil, was sentenced today by United States District Judge Mark R. Kravitz in New Haven to nine months of imprisonment for illegally re-entering the United States after being deported. Da Silva pleaded guilty to the offense on April 3, 2008.
According to documents filed with the Court and statements made in court, in December 2005, Da Silva was administratively arrested for entry without inspection after being encountered by ICE agents during an investigation in Danbury, Connecticut. He was later criminally arrested and subsequently convicted in U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut for committing fraud with identity documents. On May 12, 2006, Da Silva was sentenced to time served and, on June 12, 2006, a warrant of deportation was executed and Da Silva was removed to Brazil.
On Dec. 5, 2007, Da Silva was found in Bridgeport, Connecticut and was administratively arrested by ICE. He has been detained since his arrest.
Before re-entering the United States, anyone who has been deported must have the express consent of the U.S. Attorney General or his successor, the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.
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