Campfire Apple Pie

Posted on May 27, 2020 by

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Whether I am having a bonfire in the backyard or camping in the wilderness campfire pies have easily become my favorite. Pie irons are easy to heat over the campfire and make meal clean up quick and easy. If you do not have a campfire pie iron, I highly recommend getting one. There are so many great recipes that you can make with them. This summer I will be sharing some of my favorite pie iron recipes with you starting with this campfire apple pie recipe.

Campfire apple pie is insanely simple and affordable to make. All you need is bread, a can of apple pie filling, butter, and a pie iron.

Campfire Apple Pie
Ingredients
(this will make one pie)2 slices bread (I typically use white)
1/4 cup apple pie filling
Spreadable butter

Directions
1. Butter one side of each slice of bread.
2. Place the buttered side of one slice of bread down on the pie iron.
3. Spread the apple pie filling on top of the slice of bread
4. Place the other slice of bread buttered side up on top of the apple pie filling topped bread.
5. Close up the campfire pie iron.
6. Cook over hot coals for about 1 minute on each side.
7. Once done, carefully open up the pie iron.
8. Remove your pie and transfer it to a plate.
9. Enjoy.

Safe and Solo Summer: 5 Things to do in Fort Wayne, Indidna

Posted on May 26, 2020 by

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Whether you’re looking for a day trip or weekend getaway this summer, why not check out Fort Wayne Indiana? Fort Wayne is centrally located just a few hours from Detroit, Grand Rapids, Toledo, Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Louisville, Indianapolis, Chicago, and Milwaukee and offers plenty of activities. I visited Fort Wayne, Indiana last year for the first time and absolutely fell in love with the city.

With everything going on, myself, just like many others are nervous to travel especially with others. However, Fort Wayne is one of those midwestern towns that you can\’t help but visit. While Fort Wayne, Indiana offers plenty of family-friendly activities (seriously such a cool family-oriented town), it also has plenty of things for the solo traveler as well. All of these solo traveler adventures can be done as a family or with friends. Here are 5 safe adventures you can embark on in Fort Wayne this summer:

1. Hit the trails
Grab a kayak and discover various water access points along Fort Wayne’s three rivers, or take an adventure along more than 120 miles of trails by foot or bike. With more than 80 city parks and a number of county parks and preserves, you’re sure to discover the perfect adventure.
Pro Tip: Don’t forget to visit the gravesite of John Chapman (aka Johnny Appleseed).

2. Public art
When adventuring around Fort Wayne, keep your eyes on the lookout for public art. You’ll find it in parks and alleyways. There’s even 50 unique sculptures downtown that doubles as bike racks! I absolutely loved exploring all the beautiful murals!

3. Promenade Park
Every time I visited Fort Wayne last year they were busy working on Promenade Park, and now I am dying to see the end result. Promenade Park opened in August of last year. This riverfront attraction is located just north of downtown Fort Wayne along the St. Marys River. Promenade Park features a variety of activities, a treetop canopy trail, porch swings, and river access to dump your kayak in! 

4. Picnic in the park
Safely dine in the City of Restaurants when you grab carryout and head to a park. Promenade Park is conveniently located near many downtown restaurants.
Pro Tip: I highly recommend grilled cheese from the Dash-In.

5. Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo
The Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo is not just designed for children, it’s made for everyone and I had a blast exploring the zoo last summer on my own. Separated into four sections the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo is home to 40-acres of animals, rides, and beautifully landscaped grounds. I highly recommend checking out the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo, especially since it is under three hours from Detroit you can easily make a day trip out of it.
Pro Tip: They have a white peacock – which is seriously so cool to see.

If you’re looking to do other things in Fort Wayne, Indiana this summer be sure to check out when attractions and venues will be reopening in Fort Wayne.

What I Wore, Ate and Did this Memorial Day

Posted on May 26, 2020 by

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[curled up by the bonfire with my favorite blanket]

I hope everyone had a great Memorial Day! With everything going on, this extra day of rest was definitely needed by many. I mean, I currently do not have a job and I was still excited to just have a day that I was not glued in front of my computer applying for countless jobs.

[spent time hiking and trying to stay hydrated in the heat]

Being a Michigander summer holidays are best spent up north, preferably on the lake. However, with Michigan under a stay-at-home order because of Covid-19, I found myself making the best out of home life. While my weekend may not have been filled with hikes through state parks, trips to a local ice cream shoppe for superman ice cream, and plenty of time along with one of the Great Lakes, I did enjoy spending quality time making the best of my three-day weekend.

Jack and I went for a bike ride – he loves hanging out in the Kurgo and the wind in his face, had some delicious bbq food, and spent sometime around the bonfire with my aunt. Here is a glimpse of my favorite parts of this holiday weekend.

 [Enjoyed campfire popcorn]
 [Ate chicken and ribs]
 [Drank homemade lemonade]
 [Campfire necessities: chairs, blanket, cooler and of course a firepit.]
 [Ate more ribs]
 [Played bags and learned I\’m really good at it]
 [Enjoyed the water]
 [Didn\’t have a photoshoot with this little one for the first time]
 [Indulged in my mums s\’ mores dip]
 [Picked rhubarb from Meeme\’s garden]
 [Took Jackers for his first bike ride]
 [Made campfire apple pies]
[And, of course, never wanted the weekend to end]

Movie Review: The High Note

Posted on May 25, 2020 by

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[this is a sponsored post, all opinions are strictly my own]

Get ready ladies, The High Note is the next must-see girl\’s night movie. Set in the fast-paced world of the LA music scene, The High Note is the chart-topping rom-com that we all need in our lives right now. The High Note brings you the story of Grace Davis (Tracee Ellis Ross), an iconic musician who hasn\’t had new content in years, and Maggie (Dakota Johnson), her personal assistant, who aspires to become a music producer. While working for Grace Davis, Maggie discovers a young singer to help produce, however she puts her own career on the line to do so.

The music
The musicThe High Note was absolutely wonderful, and some of the original songs were a sheer delight. I wouldn’t be surprised if a couple of the songs were to end up instant radio hits. One big turn off for the music is Grace has one big hit that fans love, and the movie hits it hard. Perhaps a little too hard as the song in a variety of variations is played countless times throughout the film. We understand from the beginning that the song is pivotal to the storyline, however it on repeat so many times became a bit much.

Dakota Johnson
I will always think of Dakota Johnson as “the 50 Shades of Grey girl”, and don’t know if I will ever get passed that. In 50 Shades of Grey, I did not like her as an actress at all, I just didn’t think her performance was all that great (I know, I know – agree to disagree). As Johnson has transitioned into other roles I have just struggled with her and The High Note was no different. I am not sure if it was her acting, the writing, or a combination of both that I just didn’t care for. One thing that bothered me was Johnson’s character experienced some serious successes when pursuing her passion to become a producer. However, her excitement wasn’t communicated. Her performance fell flat at times, but overall it did not ruin the movie.
Tracee Ellis Ross
While we know Tracee Ellis Ross for her acting roles, I was excited to see her transform into a character that is similar to what her mother’s (Diana Ross) real-life career was like – which was really a huge draw for me when it came to me wanting to watch The High Note. The best part Ross actually sings her own songs, which really got her away from the typical roles we are used to seeing her in. Tracee Ellis Ross shined in the role of Grace Davis and her singing voice much like her mother\’s absolutely blew me away.

Final thoughts 
The High Note is headed to your living room this week on digital on-demand. It’s a lighthearted movie that will keep you entertained throughout the entire movie. With amazing singers, a love story that will absolutely melt your heart, The High Note is the perfect movie for your next girls\’ night. My friends and I will be watching it from the comfort of our own homes, while on a Zoom call with each other. 
About The High Note:
Set in the dazzling world of the LA music scene comes the story of Grace Davis (Tracee Ellis Ross), a superstar whose talent, and ego, have reached unbelievable heights, and Maggie (Dakota Johnson), her overworked personal assistant. While stuck running errands, Maggie still aspires to her childhood dream of becoming a music producer. When Grace’s manager (Ice Cube) presents her with a choice that could alter the course of her career, Maggie and Grace come up with a plan that could change their lives forever.
The film is directed by Nisha Ganatra (“Late Night”) from a script by Flora Greeson. It is produced by Working Title Films’ Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner. The film’s executive producers are Nathan Kelly and Alexandra Loewy.

Five Things

Posted on May 22, 2020 by

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[When you\’re 4\’10\” you can walk under tree branches on paths no problem]
(water bottle: EcoVessel)

Quarantine week 10, now complete. The governor did extend our stay-at-home order another three weeks, which I think we all knew would happen. She did, however, open up da yoop and some parts of upper Michigan. Obviously being in the Detroit-area where it\’s a hot zone we are still living that quarantine life.

I cannot believe how fast the year is flying by, this weekend is already Memorial weekend. Typically you can find me up north, but since we are under a stay-at-home order and I am not wreckless – I will be staying home.

Anyway, let\’s get into the good stuff – what I have been up to this week. I am still hiking everyday day, no matter what is going on in my life hiking brings center and balance back to my life. So I decided I would share some nature pictures from my adventures. Including a picture of a local flyover. I hope you have a wonderful weekend. Don\’t forget to follow along with my adventures on Instagram.

 [Great Blue Heron]

 [Local flyover]

 [Birds are beginning to migrate back into town]

[My new favorite spot]
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