Apple Picks

The Littlest Apple, The Picky Apple and I are all sick (and The Picky Apple NEVER gets sick).  That’s why it has been a little quiet around here.  Until I’ve got something more interesting to share, here are some great posts from other great blogs!

I remember making monkey bread when I was younger, using refrigerated biscuit dough.  Smitten Kitchen‘s got a recipe for homemade monkey bread with cream cheese glaze.

This recipe for sesame chicken and asparagus pasta from The Sisters Cafe caught my eye.

I dream of pulling up the carpet on my stairs and having wood stairs.  Thrifty Decor Chick did just that in this amazing transformation.

All too often I mention my son being strong-willed in a negative connotation.  Steady Mom‘s post, Why I Hope All My Children Have Strong Wills reminded me that having a strong-will is a GREAT thing!

Layla Palmer of The Lettered Cottage just released a new e-book called Creating an Inspired Home.  I love Layla’s sense of style, and I can’t wait to read through it!

Here are some great tips on cooking with your kids as a way to encourage new foods from Kid Appeal.

This rich coffeecake with sweet cheese filling from Brown Eyed Baker would make a great addition to any brunch!