Snickerdoodles are such a great cookie this time of year. I think its something about the cinnamon that just screams the coziness of the season. I love the tanginess the cream of tartar gives these cookies as well. They are chewy, soft, and a little bit spicy. So good. 

Ingredients: 

1 cup butter, room temp

1 1/2 cups sugar

2 eggs

2 3/4 cups flour

2 tsp cream of tartar

1 tsp baking soda

3/4 tsp salt

For rolling: 

1 tbs cinnamon

1/4 cup sugar 

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix all ingredients in mixer. Roll into 1 1/2 inch balls, then mix together your cinnamon and sugar, and roll the balls in that until their entire outside is coated. Then bake for 8 minutes. 

These cookies are the perfect texture, a delightful soft and chewy cookie perfect for fall. 

Hello everyone. Just wanted to remind you that Christkindlmarkt starts in Salt Lake today! 

It's a traditional German Christmas market in Salt Lake City and the best part is it's free!

DATES

December 1, 2 and 3, 2016

HOURS

Thursday, December 1st: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

Friday, December 2nd: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

Saturday, December 3rd: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

LOCATION

This Is The Place Heritage Park

(2601 E. Sunnyside Avenue SLC, UT 84108)

ADMISSION

Free

The magic of Christmas abounds at the market. Activities for children include the Nicholas tent, daily children's parades, live nativity animals, the Gnome Fest and more. Our favorite part is of course the vendors. Enjoy 50 unique vendors who sell everything from hand crafted items, toys, ornaments, jewelry and more. You will find traditional German gifts such as smokers, along with tantalizing food. The daily parades celebrate the kind deeds of children. Whimsical and fun, the parades are the highlight of the market each day.

To find out more check out http://www.christkindlmarkt-slc.com/

Come visit the Lavender Apple booth and get all of your loved ones crossed off your Christmas list this year. We look forward to seeing you!

Another day, another slow cooker recipe. Can you tell I've been running into a problem lately of 5pm running around and not having the energy or motivation to cook dinner? Enter my slow cooker. Just find 5 minutes any time during your day, and voila! Your dinner is served at 5pm not matter how exhausted you are when bewitching hour hits. This soup was a real winner. I actually looked forward to my left overs. Its rich, filling, and full of deep flavors. 

Ingredients: 
1 chicken breast
1 can corn
2 cans black beans
1 clove garlic, minced
3/4 cup fresh tomato salsa (recipe found just 1 post back) 
2 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp chili powder
1 can chicken broth
1 cup chedder cheese
tortilla chips as garnish

Directions: 
Dump all ingredients in the slow cooker. Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours. Shred chicken. Add cheddar cheese, garnish with tortilla chips. 

This soup is delicious and satisfying, and oh so easy. 
Enjoy!

Ok, this is going to sound so weird, but there is this Utah grocery store Maceys that makes THE BEST fresh salsa. I'm not a big pico de gallo fan, but I could seriously drink this stuff. I decided I should try to come up with my own Maceys Salsa copy cat, hence this recipe was born. I dare you to not eat it all in one sitting. 

Ingredients: 

3/4 pounds tomatoes (about 2 medium sized tomatoes), diced

1/2 green bell pepper, diced

1/3 cup finely chopped cilantro

1/4 cup finely chopped purple onion 

1/2 juice of 1 lime

1 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions: Combine ingredients, adjust seasoning as needed. 

Simple and fresh, what more could you want? 

Enjoy!