Linda J. Hawkins

8 oz. cream cheese, (soften room temp) ½ can apple pie filling, (chopped fine) ½ cup brown sugar ½ teaspoon of apple pie spice, ½ teaspoon cinnamon Whip first four ingredients together, place into a beautiful serving dish, and add items below as a delightful addition. Roast ½ cup pecans in buttered pan (1T.) 275 degrees,5 minutes, turn oven off, leave pecans sitting in the oven, watch closely as they brown, remove and cool. Carmel sauce, drizzled on top of dip, sprinkle roast

What does An Autumn Tea look like? Visit us on the She's Intentional Blog to find out the answer along with many more tips for your autumn tea! But while you are here, enjoy this orange slice cookie recipe! #Fall #Autumn #Cookies #Tea #TeaTips #TeaParties #ShesIntentionalTheDaintyJewellsBlog

I love "Thanks-Giving" time--my favorite holiday. There is nothing else quite like it--this time of year gathering family from near and far to celebrate gratitude. Giving thanks for our loving Savior, our many blessings and our shared relationships. I'm so grateful for the people in my life--brothers and sisters, children and grandchildren. My husband and I wait with anticipation at their blessed arrival. We also welcome family visitors to our table and take plates to the eld

November in Kentucky is a country drive to meet with family and friends. We take backroads and rural routes to enjoy the lovely fall foliage. This month, remember to relish these moments with the one you love. Bring along his favorite music, a shared book to read aloud or simply a hot drink to share. Does he love strong, black coffee, piping hot Earl Grey tea or something tart and sweet like Hot Apple Cider? Here's a recipe to share: Hold hands with your hubby and enjoy the b

October Evening— Dinner is cleared, No one is waiting, Nothing pressing to address. So I light a scented candle, Set the kettle to boil, Turn on the tunes of days gone by. Finding his favorites, Earl Grey or Southern Sweet Iced Tea, Sweets & treats made fresh from the morning. It’s only the gift of time, A few moments shared, With the love of my life. We will forever remember, And ever treasure, In this crisp, cool evening. There is beauty to be found, In orange slice cookies

October is National Apple Month, and we are all ready to pick that orchard-fresh fruit and enjoy! There is nothing quite as crisp and clean with such a delicious sweetness. Whether they are Gala, Fuji, Cameo,—with many more varieties to choose from—you can’t go wrong peeling, coring, slicing, or cooking up apples for the month of October. Try a few of these time-tested ideas and have a Happy Apple Month with the ones you love! 1. Take a trip to your own local orchard or fru

Fall is finally here—Hooray! Those hot, humid days are giving way to a breath of fresh air that energizes us as well as our families. I don’t know about you, but one thing I love to do when the weather turns is to plan all sorts of wonderful meals to celebrate the season. What does fall make you think of? Comfort food! Yes, we love our meat and potatoes with a side of gravy, cookies and muffins, cakes and pies. We want all these wonderful tastes of the season as we run o

As Autumn Comes Around— The door closes gently on summer months, Cool breezes begin to fill the air, Chrysanthemums bloom and apples ripen, As autumn comes around. Plan a hayride, back-to-school, Field trip to our favorite orchard, Cinnamon smells from the kitchen, As autumn comes around. Harvest festivals with family, Reap the goodness of the Lord, Thank God for the love He sends, As autumn comes around. What is your favorite memory making time in autumn? #A