YUMMY!!!!!

We spent the past weekend down in Hampton, VA visiting my BFF, Suzy. Her house is so charming! So is her family! Suzy, being the perfect hostes and knowing exactly what I like, toured my all around on saturday morning to a few awesome yard sales! Founds lots of treasures which will be added to new creations! We went down to the Virginia Beach Convention Center to the Big Flea, but was a bit disappointed. There were a handul of vendors, compared to the 1100 vendor Big Flea up here in Chantilly, VA. We did find a few things though. My son was especially happy as I found him 3 Battle Beast figures.

Suzy took me to lunch up in Newport News on a nifty side street by incredibly busy railroad tracks. We went to her new favorite, and mine too!, restaurant. The Red Maple Inn is a sweet four-square house almost completely hidden by huge shrubs and trees! We sat on the glassed front porch and had a lovely lunch on vintage mis-matched china which went well with the vintage decor. The main dining areas have lovely vintage chandeliers!

The menu offered reasonably-priced and generous home-made items. We were first treated to a wonderful crumbly fruit muffin.

I ordered the chicken parmesan sandwich which came with a side of fruit and cold Hoppin' Jack black-eyed pea saled. The chicken and chunky tomato suace was seasoned with tasty herbs. The Hoppin' Jack was sweet and delightful!

Notice the cool green and rose vintage plate!

Today the weather finally turned fall-like. With the crispy air outside, I decided to make something old-fashioned and homey. What better to fit that order than Apple Pie? I took down my grandmother's cookbook and got to work.

I used four huge Granny Smith apples sliced thin. I always buy a prepared pie crust. I can't make pie crust very well. I'd rather buy it.

I sprinkled on a generous teaspoon each of cinnamon and nutmeg. Three-fourths a cup of sugar, and I dotted 1/3 cup of butter all over. I put on a top crust and baked the pie for 50 minutes at 350 degrees F. Here's the finished product:

Now, if hubby and son would hurry up and get home, then we can eat this pie! I like mine with a chunk of cheddar cheese!

Have a happy baking day! XXOO, Beth

Comments

[Ella]

Sounds like a wonderful weekend. My son is stationed in Newport News where my first grandchild was born last week. I hope to visit soon and will try to visit the Red Maple Inn it sounds yummy.

[Janice]

So glad you had a great visit with your BBF. Your apple pie looks delicious!!!!

[Rachael]

Yum! And I do love that green plate - take care - Rachael -xo

[Carla]

What a fun day! I love that they used the mismatched China. I can't wait to use it for my friend's shower. I have quite a bit now from my thrift store runs. I'll take a slice of that pie. I like it warmed up with maybe a little bit of vanilla ice cream, but I can live without the ice cream as long as the pie is warm! YUM!!!

[Carla]

What a fun day! I love that they used the mismatched China. I can't wait to use it for my friend's shower. I have quite a bit now from my thrift store runs. I'll take a slice of that pie. I like it warmed up with maybe a little bit of vanilla ice cream, but I can live without the ice cream as long as the pie is warm! YUM!!!

[Sweet Cottage Dreams]

Any pie left? I'll be right there..I'll even bring some stuff so we can sew! Your pie looks devine! xo, bEcky

[Maria Rodarte]

OH my that pie looks so yummy!!!

[Stash]

Sounds like you and Suzy had a wonderful weekend! Can you send me a slice of pie? Ha!

[Angelina]

I want a piece of that beautiful pie! Looks wonderful! YUMMMY! Hugs,Angelina

[Betty @ She's Sew Pretty]

Oh! That pies looks yummy. I have cheddar cheese...already sliced.

[sharon]

Just bought some apples and I'm gonna bake a pie too. It looks yummy.