Apple Pecan Layer Cake

2-1/2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1-1/2 cup applesauce
3/4 cup applesauce
2 eggs
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Heat oven 350, grease and flour 2 - 9 inch round pans.
In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients. Add applesauce, oil and eggs. Blend at low speed until moistened then beat 2 minutes on high speed. Stir in pecans. Pour batter into prepared pans. Bake 30-40 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes. Remove from pans, place on coolimg rack, cool completely.

Frosting
1/2 cup butter ( not margarin)
4-1/2 cup powdered sugar
6-8 tbsp apple juice

In heavy sauce pan on medium heat, brown butter util slightly golden, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, cool completely.
In large bowl, combine butter, powdered sugar, and 4 tbsp apple juice. Blend at low speed until moistened, continue beating until well blended' adding additional juice until spreads consistently. Fill and frost cake. Garnish as desired.

Peeling Potatoes Quickly

I prefer using fresh fruits and vegetables when preparing meals for my family - that includes potatoes. But peeling the potatoes seems to be more of a chore because of time and the discomfort in my hands. When I saw this video I just had to pass it on to you. I will use this method for mashed potatoes, Potato Salad and
Potato Soup.

A Cherished Gift

August 5, 1988

Do you still have and use one of your wedding gifts? Or has it been so long that you barely remember? Today is our 24th wedding anniversary and it honestly feels like we got married only a few weeks ago.