not golden, but very delicious

last year, no apples:(

this year, the crop has returned!...this called for new adventurous recipes:)

being bummed about not having AC for four days didn't last nearly as long with great family and a great garden nearby in marietta--turns out we were quite fortunate to have a delay in cold air service.

can't get over the apples this year! 

we picked several for dessert (yes, dessert) and tried out the following recipe (to great success):

-cover the slices of two apples with 2 tsp. almond oil and one tsp. confectioner's sugar

-place the slices on the grill (or med/high-heated grill pan) and flip after a couple minutes 

-also place coarsely chopped pecans around the edge of the heated pan (like a wreath for the apples)

-combine grilled apple slices and pecans in two bowls. add dotted layers of brie/goat cheese (or just brie). then...yes, drizzle on the honey.

This is my adjusted recipe to one we found online. Please share any other concoctions tried...I now have a better appreciation for Southern chefs than when I first tried my hand at my grandmother's buttermilk biscuits with no written recipe (which I've since conquered).

my husband-sampling an apple right off the tree:)

sunflowers we planted in the garden in honor of kyle and vanessa who are celebrating their first anniversary today. love you and wish you many, many more to come!