Happy Friday!

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Tuesday's Tune -September 18th, 2012

Loving this song today! Check it out!

L.E.S Artistes by Santigold

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The Franklin Electric

Happy Friday! For all you Hudson-Montreal people, The Franklin Electric will be performing at The Chateau Du Lac this Saturday night at 10pm. You DON'T want to miss it, as it's not often they come to Hudson!!

Here's the latest Jenna Marble's video, crazy and hilarious as always!

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Tuesday's Tune- September 11th, 2012

Let us not forget the tragic events that happened (which seemed like yesterday) 11 years ago today, in New York City. Let us remember the heroes, and unfortunate losses of that day and think of the families and everyone who was affected. Like any tragedy, it makes us remember that life is precious.

Today's tune is unrelated to September 11th, but is one of my favorites. This is a cover of Florence & the Machines. My gf introduced it to me at work, and told me "when you're having a bad day, put it on and it'll make you feel better". She's totally right, if this song doesn't make your heart warm, than I don't know what will. Here's a cover of  "Shake it Out" by The Capital Children's Choir.

Amazing no? In a way it is related to September 11th - don't sweat the small things, shake it out. Life is too short to worry about what he or she said.

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Fresh, Crisp Air.

Although many are complaining about this weather, I just bought 3 pairs of boots -so I couldn't be happier!! Fall is by far my favorite time of year, love the colored leaves and crisp air, fresh veggies and well, of course the fashion!

In honor of today's crisp weather, here's a classic recipe that SCREAMS fall, Apple Crisp. This recipe is from one of my favorite chef's Ina Garten, the recipe can be found in her 2002 Barefoot Contessa; Parties book.

The Prep takes about 20 mins, and about an hour to cook. Really not that much time and energy at all to create something SO amazing.

Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp

Ingredients

• 5 pounds McIntosh or Macoun apples
• Grated zest of 1 orange
• Grated zest of 1 lemon
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

For the topping:

• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup oatmeal
• 1/2 pound cold unsalted butter, diced

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9 by 14 by 2-inch oval baking dish.

Peel, core, and cut the apples into large wedges. Combine the apples with the zests, juices, sugar, and spices. Pour into the dish.

To make the topping, combine the flour, sugars, salt, oatmeal, and cold butter in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on low speed until the mixture is crumbly and the butter is the size of peas. Scatter evenly over the apples.

Place the crisp on a sheet pan and bake for 1 hour until the top is brown and the apples are bubbly. Serve warm.

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*Recipe from the FoodNetwork.com

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Friday!!!

SO we're already September... pretty crazy no? Before you know it, it'll be Christmas... yes I said it.

I was away last week in Maine, it was amazing. So beautiful and relaxing, amazing weather, fresh seafood and cheap booze - can you ask for more? Since I was away, I didn't post last week's Jenna Marble's video. So today you get a double whammy!! Enjoy guys, happy Friday!!

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Wedding Cupcakes - August 2012

Here's some pictures of the wedding cupcakes I did, taken by the ever so talented Emilie Olson! For more pictures and contact information check out www.emilieolson.com 

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