Living on Cloud Nine

CARAMEL APPLE BARK

What? 2 recipes in 2 days! Bringing back an occasional Tasty Tuesday because I’ve had so many recipes lately! I sure hope you saw the Pretzel Bites with Beer Cheese Dip recipe yesterday! My fav tailgating food recipe for sure!

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Its fall y’all and my favorite time to cook, bake and concoct new recipes! This one is so perfect and yummy for a Fall Day! and to use the bounty of apples you might have in your neck of the woods!

CARAMEL APPLE BARK 🍎🍏

The yumminess of a caramel apple but NO stickiness!!!!

What you'll need

CARAMEL APPLE BARK

Ingredients:
11.5 oz milk chocolate chips (save a few for melted drizzle on top)
1 apple, diced
11 oz bag caramel bits
1-1/2 cups tiny twist pretzels
Lemon

Directions:
1.   Pour the chocolate chips into a glass bowl. Microwave them in 30 second intervals, stirring in between each interval until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
2.   Line a cookie sheet with wax paper and use a spatula to spread the melted chocolate into the shape of a rectangle on top of the wax paper. The dimensions of the rectangle will end up being about 8"X12".
3.   Place the pretzels evenly on top of the chocolate.
4.   Dice the apple and use a paper towel to dab the apple pieces to absorb any extra moisture. Mix with some lemon to prevent browning.
5.   Place caramel in a microwave-safe bowl. I like to add 2 tablespoons of milk or water to help thin out the caramel just a little bit. Microwave the caramel for one minute and then stir the mixture. Continue to microwave the caramel in 30 second intervals, stirring in between each interval until completely melted and smooth.
6.   Add the diced apples to the caramel and mix until well combined. Spoon the caramel/apple mixture on top of the pretzel layer.
7.   Drizzle a little more melted chocolate on top. Refrigerate for at least an hour before cutting or breaking into pieces.

And I'll be back tomorrow with an

UP NORTH Fall Leaf trip recap!!

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PRETZEL BITES WITH BEER CHEESE DIP

Move over regular chips and dip or a regular pretzel and cheese, the pretzel bites with beer cheese dip is in town and ready to party! Literally the perfect football tailgate food or put it out for the family on a Sunday afternoon and dig in! Knowing me, I could even make a meal out of it I missed your night, and I may have already! Lol!

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I made this last spring and captured photos but forgot to do a blog post on it or video. So not only am I sharing it here today but I’m sharing it on my Instagram reels as well because it is so incredible! Like literally, who knew you could take biscuits and boiling baking soda water and turn them into pretzels??

What you'll need!

PRETZEL BITES WITH BEER CHEESE DIP

INGREDIENTS:

1 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella/provolone cheese

1 (8oz) block cream cheese, softened

3/4 tbsp brown mustard

2 tbsps. chopped chives (plus more for garnish)

1 tsp garlic powder

1/4 cup pale ale beer

Dash salt and pepper

1 (16.3 oz) can Grands biscuits

2 tbsp baking soda

1 large egg mixed with 1 tbsp water for brushing biscuits

Coarse Salt

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350°. A large bowl mix together 1 1/2 cups of cheddar cheese, the mozzarella, cream cheese, brown mustard, chives, garlic powder, dash of salt and pepper and the beer.

Cut each biscuit in half and roll into a ball then slice an X across the top with a sharp knife.

In a Small saucepan, bring 2 cups of water and the baking soda to a boil and stir to dissolve. Immediately reduce the heat to a simmer and add the biscuit balls in batches and cook until puffy, about one minute then remove with a slotted spoon and transfer it to a 10-inch oven proof skillet forming a ring along the inside edge.

Brush the biscuits with egg wash and sprinkle with the coarse salt. Transfer your cheese dip to the center of the skillet and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup cheddar.

Bake the biscuits until they are golden, and the dip is bubbly about 30 to 35 minutes.

Garnish with the remaining chives before serving.

SO GOOD!

I'll be back tomorrow already with another

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FRIDAY FAVORITES...FALL FEELS

Currently doing some leaf peeping with my Mr. Nine in our favorite spot in the country! But of course, I’m still bringing you some fabulous fall Friday Favorites! LIKE FILLED to the BRIM of FRIDAY GOODNESS and lots of Promo Codes!!! YAY!! THIS POST ALSO CONTAINS MY FAVORITE OUTFITS OF THE ENTIRE YEAR (See #3)

1. Warm & Cozy

You know I love being warm and cozy and is the sweater a great one to do it in! It’s a handmade from the fabulous WOODEN SHIPS KNITS! And I’ve got a 15% off code for you:

1ANDREA15

Valid Until Nov. 17

I even think this would be a good one to wear on Thanksgiving!

Shop HERE or this Sweater HERE

Honored to be on the Website again too!

2. Cecelia New York

Gemma, Gemma Gemma

Everything 20% off!!

One of my favorite shoe and boot brands, Cecelia New York, is having one of their best sales! Trust me when I say you want to jump on this because their boots are some of the best I own! Especially their beloved Gemma! Comes in several different fabrics and color ways and are my favorite boots in my closet! Worth every penny and made so well! Every single thing on their site is

20% off with code:

CLOUDNINE20

Valid Until midnight tomorrow.

New Ways I styled Them:

BOOTS HERE // SWEATER HERE // LEGGINGS HERE

BOOTS HERE // SWEATER HERE // JEANS HERE

Would make a great addition to your closet or a gift!

3.GibsonLook X GLAM

Let’s Get GLAM, GLAM, GLAM!

MY FAVES!!!

Today I’m in flannel on a Leaf Peeping adventure but Cheers to being ready for the Holiday Party Season with

The 5th annual Gibsonlook X Glam 2022 Collection!

These are a few of the pretty pieces; everything from feminine details to shine in and staples for beyond the holidays. The FIT is a dream!!

USE CODE: ANDREA10 for 10% off everything!

I am wearing a size small in both, there are many sizes.

Top HERE // Pants HERE// Skirt HERE

4. Vest

And all of a sudden vests are back like crazy! And I’m totally here for it! I Styled this one a couple different ways but today I’m just bringing you a super casual luck with a long sleeve T-Shirt and gray Boyfriend Jeans. This one is so affordable and comes in several color ways.

5. Misc. Fun

POSTS OF THE WEEK

Monday ~ The FALL Front Porch

Wednesday ~ The cabi Fashion Experience

THIS IS NUTS!!

And I had to add this because it’s complete craziness. Last Sunday, while yes it was only 55°, Mr. Nine and I got in the pool one last time before they closed it on Monday. And then Monday afternoon what happened?

It snowed in Indiana! Nuts!