Cheese Apple Sandwich

Per Andrew's request, he wants to call this latest creation, "Cheese Apple".

It is so simple and GOOD!

Top 2 slices of whole wheat bread with one slice of mozzarella, cut in half.

Toast in oven until bread is browned and cheese bubbles.

Top one slice with Stonewall Kitchen's Cinnamon Apple Jelly, make it a sandwich, cut in wedges and enjoy!

On a recent trip to Maine and Stonewall Kitchen in York (just off exit 7), Andrew and I tried several jellies. We loved them all but this one definitely stood out as the most original and tastiest!

 A very serious double thumbs-up!

Taco Dip

This is a great taco dip recipe my mom wrote down for me a few years ago.
On a recent trip to my friend's vacation house in VT, I found that I left it there- it was amongst a stack of magazines. I recognized my mom's handwriting! 
I haven't made it yet but when mom did I remember it was *fabulous*! And so she wrote it down for me.
The next time you are tempted to buy one of those pre-made layer dips, try this instead!
Guaranteed it's far better and will be be gobbled up :)
Besides, 'tis the season for ripe tomatoes!

Taco Dip 

1 15 oz can refried beans
1 pkg. taco seasoning mix
2 Tb salsa
1 8 oz sour cream
2 avocados, mashed
1 squeeze lemon juice
1 4 oz. can diced chilies
1 large tomato, diced
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 1/2 cups Monteray Jack cheese
1 can (or preferably from an olive bar) black olives, sliced

Serve with your favorite tortilla chips.

Layer:
 1. beans, taco seasoning, salsa
2. sour cream, avocados, lemon juice
3. chilies, tomatoes, onions
4. cheese, olives