I thought that I'd post now since my family will be arriving today and I don't know if I'll be able to get back on the computer for a few days. I have all my grocery shopping done and now I've just got to start preparing stuff, yeah! I made my first, from scratch, pie last thursday and it's been in the freezer waiting to make it's debut. It's a carmel apple pie, so we'll see if it's good, lol. Speaking of making things my friend sent me these recipes last night and I'm so excited to try them.

Hot Cider Syrup:
3/4 c. apple cider or juice
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 c. corn syrup
2 T. butter or margarine
1/2 tsp. lemon juice
1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg

Pumpkin Pancakes:
1 c. all-purpose flour
1 T. sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 eggs, separated
1 c. milk
1/2 c. canned pumpkin
2 T. vegetable oil

In a saucepan, combine the syrup ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until slightly thickened. Let stand for 30 minutes, before serving.
For pancakes, combine the dry ingredients in a bowl. In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks, milk, pumpkin and oil. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. In a mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form; fold into batter.
Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a hot greased griddle. Turn when bubbles form on top of pancakes. Cook until second side is golden brown. Serve with the syrup.
Yield: 15 pancakes (1 cup syrup).

I guess that's about all that's going around in this neck of the woods. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving and if you've already celebrated or don't celebrate Thanksgiving, just have a great day tomorrow!

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xoxo until next time!