Recipe: Apple Pie

Hey guys! Today, I'm gonna share a recipe to all of you. This is my first recipe post so I hope you'll like it. I've been into cooking and baking for a while now. I never thought I would be able to do it since I don't know anything about cooking just a few years ago. Of course I'm still kind of dependent to some recipes that I find online. It's really helpful especially when you're eager to learn new things.

Since my previous post regards to apple picking, I decided to use those apples and make an apple pie. I've always wanted to make one. So here we go!

INGREDIENTS:

    Pie Crust:

• 2 1/2 cups of flour
• 1 cup unsalted butter (make sure it's frozen)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar
• 5-8 tbsp ice water
• 2-4 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 egg

    Filling:

• 4-5 apples
• 1 lemon
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• 3 tbsp cinnamon
• 1 tbsp cornstarch

PROCEDURE:

     Pie Crust (For those who want an easier life, you can actually buy a ready-made crust)

1. Chop the butter into small pieces. Combine the flour, butter, salt and sugar into the mixing bowl and pulse it. You can use a spoon or a food processor to mix it. Wait until the mixture is in its pea size pieces. 
2. Add the olive oil, apple cider vinegar and drizzle the ice water. Continue mixing until the dough comes together and it becomes clumpy. Be sure not to make it too dry or too wet, just enough for you to press it.
3. Pat your dough into a round shape. Cut it into half for you to have a bottom and top crust. Form each dough into a flat disk shape and cover each with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

    4.  Use a rolling pin to roll out the dough. Scatter flour on the surface so it won't stick.

    5.  Roll it out and place on a pie plate.

 














  Filling

1. Peel the apples and cut it into quarters. Remove the center of the apples and slice it into smaller pieces. 
2. Squeeze the fresh lemon juice into the apples and add the sugar, cinnamon and salt. 
3. Mix them and add the cornstarch. 
4. Pour the filling into the bottom half of the crust. Arrange it, put small pieces of butter on top and cover with the top half crust. 
5. Roll out the sides of the crust. Then make some air vents on the top with whatever design you like. 
6. Beat the egg and brush it over the top crust. Sprinkle some sugar on top. 
7. Put the pie plate on a pan. Preheat the oven at 375 degree F and bake the pie for an hour.

This recipe is based on Foodwishes by Chef John. You can watch his videos too. Enjoy your Apple pie! Thanks, everyone!

Best Wishes! x

Love, 

★TALA ★

What are you gonna be this Halloween?

Tomorrow is Halloween. Have you prepared your costumes yet? I wasn't used to dressing up during Halloween days back in my country. I know that it's a pretty big deal here so I've always been excited to experience it. Don't you just love celebrating it? It's the time of the year when you can actually be whoever or whatever you want to be. This year, I'm thinking of maybe being a Greek goddess, Audrey Hepburn or the Black Swan. I'm still having a hard time choosing but your opinions are very much welcome! What do you think? I know some of you are done celebrating this thing so I really wanna hear from y'all. Please comment below to let me know about your costumes, okay? And to be fair, I'll be posting some pictures of me which are kind of Halloween related. Ha ha!

Fairy

Zombie Bride

Wednesday Addams

Thanks for reading, sweeties! x

Love, 

★TALA ★

Apples and Pumpkins

It's fall season which means it's time for apple picking and pumpkin patch. Aside from Halloween parties and trick or treat, these are some of the activities I look forward to during autumn. Well, it's still my second time but it's always fun and exciting to experience new things. I don't get to do these things back in my hometown. Here are some pictures!

What about you? What things do you like most during fall season? Comment below and let me know! Thanks for reading!

Love, 

★TALA ★

Cap and Denim

Gosh, it's been ages. I'm sorry since I haven't been able to post the past few days. I've been busy but now I'm back on track! We've finally come to the last post of my trip from Niagara. This was my outfit when we traveled back home. 

As you can see, I'm wearing the same jacket and flats again. I've said in my previous posts that it's important for me to pack light so I had to style my outfits around. Another reason is I wanted to dress comfortably as much as I can especially during long trips. 

Forever 21 top || Forever 21 shorts || New York & Company denim jacket || Steve Madden flats || Calvin Klein cap || Calvin Klein shades

I had so much fun with this travel! Niagara falls is simply breathtaking. God's creations are amazing. And I'll definitely come back. 

Thank you! XO!

Love, 

★TALA ★

Colors of the Wind

Forever 21 purple silk top || Paris Blues shorts || Calvin Klein shades

This was my outfit as we had a tour along the cave and Goat Island. Knowing that I'd probably get wet, I wore something really light. I don't know if you noticed but I brought a lot of shorts during this travel. I believe that one has to always pack light when travelling. 

I also brought a pink cardigan with me because it was pretty windy and cold. At least I'm ready. The color combination is not that bad, right? haha. If you've read my previous posts, I've mentioned that we were given a pair of specially designed sandals.

Have fun! XO!

Love, 

★TALA ★

The Sunday Currently

Hello! Hello! My good friend Joyce from Bits of Joyce introduced me to the awesome blogs of Camie from Wild Spirit and Gia from Lovely Serendipity. Since I am now following these blogs, i stumbled upon this weekly link-up called The Sunday Currently. Well, obviously this post is done on Sundays and today is Sunday so, yeah.. :)

C U R R E N T L Y …

READING: Saunders Comprehensive Review for NCLEX-RN Examination. (More like staring! haha)

WRITING: On a piece of junk! I'm trying really hard to express my feelings and share my story. I'll post it here soon when it's done. Will it ever be done? 

LISTENING: To pop songs on TV. I looovvee pop songs. They make me soo happy. :)

THINKING: What to cook for dinner. 

SMELLING: The scent I'm wearing. Pear Glace from Victoria's Secret.

WISHING: I'd feel much better day by day. 

HOPING: I can fight my insomnia so that I can sleep quite early every night, follow my gym schedule and live healthier compared to the past few weeks.

WEARING: Nude lace dress. 

LOVING: My newly painted nails. It's bright red, baby! 

WANTING: To dye my hair but I promise myself to wait till December. 

NEEDING: To stay positive and stop overthinking.

FEELING: Tired and sleepy.

CLICKING: Around twitter and Google.

This post originally came from Lauren of Siddathornton.   You can join the link-up here!
And don't forget to check all the blogs I mentioned above. Have a great week ahead!

Love, 

★ TALA ★

Experience Niagara IV: Cave of the Winds

If you think Maid of the Mist could bring you closer to the Niagara Falls, Cave of the Winds could actually bring you closer than you ever thought possible! It is a tour on a natural cave which is behind Bridal Veil Falls. It's 130 ft high, 100 ft wide and 30 ft in depth (Google, 2013). We rode an elevator going down the cave and this time, we were given a bright yellow poncho plus a cute pair of sandals! ^^, It was so great to feel the rushing waters spray all over your face and body! :) 

Hurricane Deck

Love, 

★TALA ★