By Sheri Hopkins, Lifestyle Contributor
Hello everyone! We couldn’t ask for better weather if we ordered it. I see so many people putting up their Christmas trees and lights and such, and they look nice, but Sheri Hopkins does not do a thing until December. I have a Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake blow-up that my friend, Curtis Feimster, bought me, and I’m anxious to put it in the front yard.
Last weekend, the two grandsons—Ethan and Evan—and I went to Hot Springs to meet up with their mom and sister, Ella. It was Ella’s birthday, and we went to spend the day with them. I have been going to Hot Springs for probably 40 years; my husband loved Hot Springs. We used to take his mom and aunts when they came to visit. Needless to say, I know how to get there.
Ethan was driving—he’s the grandson who once got lost in the city of Greenwood. We were driving, talking, and singing when all of a sudden Ethan says, “Nana, none of this looks familiar.” I said, “Yes it does.” We keep driving, and he says, “Nana, this sure doesn’t look familiar. I don’t remember any of this stuff.”
Finally, I start paying attention, and there is not one thing that looks familiar. I tell Ethan to turn around and go back. We were halfway to Mena, Arkansas, and I am not kidding. We drive and drive, and finally there’s the turn at Y City to Hwy 270. We take the turn, get back on track, and finally make it to Hot Springs.
I said, “I have been driving this road for 40 years and never missed my turn—ever!” We had a great day after all that and enjoyed spending time with my granddaughter and daughter. I’m telling you, if you ever go anywhere with me, there’s going to be some kind of mishap.
I’m going to Sam’s Saturday, and I always worry about my trunk being up and me losing stuff. I just fly by the seat of my pants and live on the edge.
Have a blessed week—and you better start getting ready for Thanksgiving!
APPLE PIE BISCUITS
8 frozen buttermilk biscuits, thawed (or you can use the big can biscuits)
1 21 oz. can of apple pie filling (chop the apples up)
1/2 cup melted butter
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/3 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Heat oven to 375 degrees. Rub some butter over your pan or skillet. In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg till all combined. Dip each biscuit into the butter then roll in the sugar mixture on both sides. Arrange in the skillet. Make sure you chop your apples up fine and add the vanilla to the pie filling. Arrange the pie filling evenly over the biscuits and sprinkle with nuts if you like them. Pour the melted butter over the top and sprinkle the remaining sugar mixture on top. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. In a small bowl, whisk together some powdered sugar and milk and add a little vanilla to make a glaze. Drizzle on the biscuits and serve. Delicious! Have a wonderful week!
