Learning about Catering, and Myself!

Last week I was in Las Vegas, attending CaterSource Catering Convention.

I learned so many things about myself, my work, and the people that I am surrounded by. Some good and some bad, but all have helped me to realize more of what I want for my life.

Over the last year I have realized how important it is to take the time to make these realizations. I need to know the my strengths so I can keep them going. I need to know my weaknesses so that I can work them. I also need to know my goals. Even if they are ever-changing goals, I still need to know them. If I am walking through my days just hoping for the best then I never know if I get anywhere.

I have realized that as much as I used to love doing surveys that I have now found them to tedious. I would much rather be part of focus groups and interviews. Not only do they make more money for my time investment, but they also do not take constant attention, whether it be daily or weekly.

Last week also made me realize how much I love to write for my blog, but I just don't feel that I have anything "news worthy" to say on a regular basis. For 4 days I posted on my business blog, www.letstalk-events.com, and I loved it. You can check out the posts and even search them based on who wrote each post (you can even read my writing when you look at Ed & Mark's posts).

I plan to embrace life more and give you a look into the every day life, even if it is not extremely special at any given day. It is still a blessing just to be given another day to enjoy life and health.

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Caramel Apple Pie

While my 1st attempt at making Apple Pie was not a full failure, it was not the prettiest site, as all of the edges were burnt...completely black. I made another pie yesterday, which I covered with foil while baking, and had a great turnout! We even started eating it before I remember to take a picture, so here it is partially eaten! I used a frozen pie crust and filled it with the apple mixture (recipe below) and then covered with a Pillsburry Rolled Pie Crust that I cut into pieces and created a lattice pie topper. I then drizzled caramel on top while the pie was still warm so that it would soak in. The finished project...delicious! Even my husband (a pie snob) loved it. Apple Mixture (Recipe from Pillsbury) 6 Cups Thinly Sliced, Peeled Apples 3/4 Cup Sugar 2 Tablespoons All-Purpose Flour 3/4 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon 1/4 Teaspoon Salt 1/8 Teaspoon Nutmeg 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice Mix All Ingredients Together and Spoon Into Pie Crust, Cove...

Ready for Autumn?!

When school starts, that means it's time for the routines to set in, new schedules and activities to begin, and best of all....the weather to cool off and Fall Fun can Begin! I love jeans, sweatshirts, boots, bonfires, apple cider, pumpkin patches, even football. Give me anything and everything fall! However, this heat wave does not pair well with warm doughnuts and apple cider - it just makes for bees and overheating. The pumpkin patches aren't as fun because you don't have on jeans and boots and crisp weather to make it more fun. The barns stink from the heat when you are trying to feed the cows and enjoy the animals around the farm. This weekend we are going to make our Fall Bucket List and wish for a little chill in a the air so we can enjoy this beautiful season of life we are given. We will continue to make new goals, improve on our good habits, and find new ways to love each other to the fullest.

Bring on the Fall!

Fall is my favorite season of the year! I live in an area where the weather gets cooler, leaves change color, cider mills open up, and corn mazes are ready for family fun. I haven't been on this blog much lately, but I have been busy trying to come up with new ways to keep my home and myself organized. It is a continuous up and down for me as some new ideas work, and others make me fall of the wagon.... I do know that I have gotten better about completing things off of my to-do list, as long as I make my list up ahead of time, and create due dates for the larger items that need to be done. While, blogging has been temporarily moved to the back burner, you will see me here and there. In the mean time try to check a few of these off of your to-do list this fall.... We all need a little fun in life ;)

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