What a weekend!

We were so excited to go to a real pumpkin patch this year, where we could actually pick our own pumpkins! We made a long drive out to Riley's Farm, and headed straight for the pumpkins. Paige loved looking at all the pumpkins and finding her perfect one. She did not like the fact that she kept tripping over vines and getting dirty. Poor thing!!! We then headed down for some yummy bbq and music. Paige loved that part! Afterwards, we got to ride on the tractor for a hayride. She loved her first time on that! It was such a fun day and we got to enjoy the best apple cider and pie! Paige definitely slept well after that.

Paige and I also decided to make homemade soft pretzels, which turned out great, I think! Here is the recipe, try them out!

Soft Pretzels

from the Sister's Cafe

1 1/2 cup warm water

1 pkg yeast (or 1 Tb)

1 Tb sugar

1 tsp salt

4 cups flour

Add sugar to warm water then sprinkle yeast on top. Let float for a minute then stir to dissolve the yeast. Let sit for 10 minutes as yeast activates and starts to foam. Add salt and flour and knead 5-10 minutes; adding more flour as needed to reduce stickiness. Divide dough in to 12 pieces and roll each piece into a long rope or "snake". Twist into pretzel shape and place on nonstick baking sheet. Make an egg wash with one egg and a Tb of water, lightly beaten together. Brush pretzels with egg wash then sprinkle liberally with Kosher salt. Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes or until lightly browned.

*Soft pretzels just aren't the same the next day. They are still good but not as soft and fresh tasting. I'll tell you a secret though... brush them with melted butter, sprinkle on Parmesan cheese, and toss them under the broiler for a minute and you have a delicious cheesy pretzel snack! Yum!!

Modeling how to roll it into a snake!