Making Applebutter

It is a lost art, that is for sure.  However, it was not all that long ago when families in Appalachia would gather in the fall for a day of peeling, slicing, and cooking down apples in a big copper kettle to make one of life’s most delightful treats.  Homemade Applebutter.  Granted, we have come a long way technologically, but that does not negate the beauty in a lost art.

For the last few Octobers, my family has gathered on a Saturday around a fire and over a copper kettle with paddle in hand to labor out our applebutter.  I will tell you that is the best that you will ever taste, but then I am slightly biased.  Below you will find a video of just a small, tiny part of the process that took place.  If you look closely, you will see a Dutch oven near the coals that contains breakfast – but that is another lost and dying art I will talk about another time.

 


Moving from Google to iCloud?

While I have not played with any of the iCloud features, I will say that it will take some pretty nifty stuff for me to move everything away from google.  Things just seem so seamless right now – I am not sure I want to mess with it.  If I do, here is a tutorial I found helpful.  Maybe you are unlike me and are ready to make the jump.  Wait no more – LifeHacker saves the day….


Clemson Moves to 7-0!

Clemson moved to 7-0 yesterday after defeating Maryland at College Park.  Down 35-17 at one point, the Tigers climbed back on the road to overcome the 2nd biggest deficit since 1992 at Virginia.  Catch the post-game wrap up below.


iTHoughtsHD for the iPad

I love mind-mapping.  It helps me to think clearly, strategically, and without hindrance.  Several of my writings have been organized, initially, as a mind map.  This handy iPad app is well worth the $9.99 price tag.  iThoughtsHD for the iPad is what you need if you do any mind-mapping at all.  Not only is convenient to have on your iPad, but it will sync to online services such as dropbox so you can share a PDF of your map with team members. Watch the video below for a helpful tutorial on this wonderful app.


DJ’s Line Drive to Mid-Right Field


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