Last Sunday we were invited to a party at the Octagonal Barn for some live music, dining, and celebration. It was a really interesting event with Pulomonologists, members of the local synagogue, "Wally the Wine Guy", a busload from the famous Iowa Writers' Workshop, and a diverse group of friends and family. From what I could tell, there were people from Germany, Lebanon, China, Venezuela, Israel, Ireland, India, and the Midwest. That makes for a really interesting potluck. Being an adventurous eater, I tried a lot of great things. I have to say my favorite was the Kung Pow Tofu with Peanuts.
So what should we bring to an event like that? Since it was offically the first day of autumn, we tried to find something that felt like "Fall". Nothing immediately came to my mind, so my better half got out her trusty cookie cookbook and found a great recipe using fall apples.
Normally I would like raisins in my oatmeal cookies -- but The Mrs hates raisins. I have never figured that one out. But I know for sure she will NOT eat them.
Apples will add that juicy fruit-like texture to these cookies much in the same way raisins would. And the addition of walnuts was a fairly genius idea.
I shouldn't say this, but I have probably eaten 4 of those cookies already this week now. At least most were left at the potluck or at my grandma's house.
Here's the recipe for those of you interested:
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