virtual book club - apple slump recipe

what you may ask is an "apple slump"? well, it's basically an apple cobbler.

why are we doing it for virtual book club? well, this was a popular new england dessert in louisa may alcott's day and her family quite liked a recipe similar to this. 

on a side note - i guess because of the lovable (but homely) characteristics of both the dessert and her house, louisa nicknamed orchard house "apple slump". funny, huh? 

they sell souvenir copies of the recipe at orchard house if you ever find your way there. 

i had every intention of actually making and trying out this recipe but its july. it's too hot to turn on the oven and have a warm apple dessert. it's just not autumn yet - even if i want it to be. so here is the recipe for you to try out once the weather cools down a bit. 

wouldn't it be fun to go apple picking and then make this old-fashioned dessert from those fresh orchard apples? 

how far are you in your reading? any suggestions for next month's book?? 

recipe adapted from here. also that fun little tidbit about orchard house. 

virtual book club - little women printable

how far have you gotten in your reading? i haven't really gotten that far but that's beside the point... i'm still trying to figure out this downloadable printable thing so I hope this actually works! but here is a cute little watercolor that you can print out, slap in a frame and put on your desk! or wherever you please. this originally was an 8x10 so i'm hoping it will be about that size when it's time to print. let me know if it works for you. just click on this link to download  (it won't have the red headings on it).

next week's activity will be a cooking activity! :)

virtual book club - little women

ok, so this idea has been mulling around in my head for a little while - a virtual book club. here's what i am envisioning - who ever wants to can read the book - even though the only person that might participate is my mom, everyone is invited! throughout the month, i'll do some themed posts with crafts and recipes and such. i think it will be so much fun!

from here

our first book for the virtual book club will be lousia may alcott's little women. ever since we went to concord this past spring and visited the orchard house, i've really been wanting to read this book! i already love the march sisters. i've loved the movie from the time i was a little girl and cry every time i watch it. i figured it was high time i read the book!

so do you want to join me? please say you will!

here's some inspiration to get you excited. goodness, i love little women.