I'm sitting here eating the best apple I've ever tasted. At a glance, it's not much of a looker. The skin is a queasy shade of yellow-green, and overall its shape seems awkward and (quite frankly) out of balance. But a single bite reveals an electric pink flesh, patterned like one of my grade school tie-dye projects. It's bracingly tart, and effusively fragrant. Are we really on October's doorstep? This apple says yes. Unbelievable. I'm not complaining, I actually love this time of year - the markets, the weather, the apples, all of it. But, this year has gone by so fast. Anyway, I wanted to sneak this favorites list in before we lose September entirely. Hope all of you are looking forward to fall as much as I am.

- Hope to stay here someday.

- This article about strandbeests.

- We heart Pia

- Jo Gordon

- Super cute sketch series - Musicians on Tour

- Just ordered this.

- Love having Dorie in my kitchen - watched every video in this.

- Love this illustration.

- Enjoying cooking from this classic.

- Baker's Notes!

- Great idea :)

- Wrapping supplies :) these too!

- ballet pink

- Striped washcloths

- Ten Amazing Public Pools (via A Cup of Jo)

- This cracked me up.

Promise to be back a bit later in the week with a proper recipe. -h

Lead photo: poppies from the Saturday market.

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A lot of things were banished to the basement in our recent move. The basement is expansive, and the general rule of thumb was this: if we weren't going to need it in the following three weeks, use a big, fat, Sharpie to indicate basement/sotano on the cardboard box. Straight to the basement. One perplexing item that ended up in the kitchen was a milkshake maker. After living in the garage for years, it seemed like the sort of thing that would go to the basement without much of a discussion. But apparently not. Wayne wanted to put it to use, so it has been hanging out, in my line of sight, for weeks. Correspondingly, the idea for this shake popped into my head. Tiny, thick vanilla buttermilk shakes spiked with Lillet.

Buttermilk shakes are my favorite. But I like them small - more of a big shot than anything else. These turned out nicely in part because the Lillet brings a subtle booziness and fragrant citrus flavors to the creamy slush. I suspect a lot of you have herb gardens with basil plants that are sprouting pretty flowers right now - I picked a few from my planter, and sprinkled them on top of each shake.

Let me know if you have other things you like to do with Lillet. I mention a few basic ideas down below in the head notes, but I'd love to know if any of you do anything super interesting with it. It's a favorite around here for sure. But typically just on the rocks or with a splash of sparkling water.

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If you're looking for a fun, active vacation this summer, look no further. Wine expert and adventure journalist, Stefani Jackenthal, has written a guide book that will help even the novice wino or adventurer plan and navigate through many of America's finest wine countries; exploring their outdoor activities and wine tasting specialties. It's a one-stop-read to crafting active wine tasting trips in unique (and familiar) wine countries all over the United States.

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Alpine RV Park And Campground is now a participating Passport America Discount Campground. Highlights: The park is located in the foothills of the Northern Cascade National Park and is the last park with full facilities before you cross the mountains. There are magnificent mountain vistas in all directions and the perfect place to find peace and quiet. 27 total RV sites, Big Rig Friendly - can accommodate RV's up to 40ft + tow vehicle, pull-thru and back-in grass sites, laundry facility, horseshoes, picnic area, playground, and volleyball. There is hiking, fishing, boating, sightseeing and winter sports all within close proximity to the park.

Source: http://www.passportamerica.com/campgrounds/wa/alpinervparkandcampground

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Southwest Windpower’s customer systems development manager, Brad Van Orden, recently put our Air Breeze personal wind turbine to the test during a two-week trip through Mexico’s Baja Peninsula. In this video, Brad will show how the system is connected to his batteries with solar. He will show how he powers various appliances on his RV [...]

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Arizona Hideaway RV Park is no longer participating as a Passport America Discount Campground.

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It?s been a while since Travel Blog Exchange ?11 in Vancouver this past June so I?m a bit late on the guest-post writing bandwagon. However, I know many TravelBlogs readers will be interested in some of the take-away items from the event. This post is mainly for those wanting to take their blog to the next level ? be it audience, revenue, marketing, tech and so forth. You might have been blogging for a while and are now considering ways to monetise. Or you might want to promote your freelance writing abilities through your blog. It could be that you just want to focus on better content. So, without further ado, here are some tips straight from some of the TBEX speakers.

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Horseshoe Lakes, An Encore Resort is now a participating Passport America Discount Campground. Highlights: Nestled in a beautiful setting of spring-fed lakes and wooded landscapes, this 290-acre preserve still has the charm of a true campground. 126 total RV sites (102 with 30 amp and 24 with 50 amp). Can accommodate RVs up to 40'. Water/Electric or Full Hookup Sites. Picnic Table, Some Lakeside, Most Shaded, Wi-Fi, and Fire Ring. Restrooms and Showers, Laundry Facilities, Dump Station, Pool, Propane, LP Gas Sales, BBQ or Fire Pits, Clubhouse, Adult Lounge, Horseshoe Pits, Playground, Recreation Center, Volleyball, Table Tennis, Basketball Court, 11 Fishing Lakes, Nature Walk, Mini Golf, Pool Table, Card Room, Ice Sales, Bicycle Rentals, Picnic Pavilion, Dining/Banquet Facilities, Game Room, Tennis Courts, Vending Machines, Shuffleboard Courts, and Bird Watching. Nearby: Art Festivals, Fishing, and Golf.

Source: http://www.passportamerica.com/campgrounds/in/horseshoelakesanencoreresort

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Chestnut Lake Rv, An Encore Resort is now a participating Passport America Discount Campground. Highlights: Chestnut Lake is a quiet little park nestled in the pine barrens. The Jersey Shore awaits your arrival. From the beaches to the boards, the lake to the shore, Chestnut Lake has it all, and we saved it all for you. 203 total RV sites. Can accommodate RVs up to 45'. 30 amp service. Full Hookups, Water and Electric, Pull-thrus, Back-ins, some with picnic tables, and some with gravel surface. Wi-Fi, restrooms, showers, laundry facilities, dump station, large swimming pool, game room, mini golf, pool table, volleyball, horseshoes, playground, banquet facilities, basketball court, BBQ facilities, billiard room, bird watching, boat rentals, boat ramp, clubhouse, general store, library, lounge, stocked lake/fishing, sand volleyball court, shuffleboard courts, bingo, arts & crafts, dancing, potlucks, planned activities, video movie rental, and security. Located nearby: Art festivals, casino, dining cruises, golf, fishing, museums/historical, sightseeing tours, watercraft rentals, boating, live entertainment, scuba diving, and water skiing.

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Camping lanterns are an essential source of light during camping trips. When the need arises, they can provide light at home or when outdoors. There are many different types of camping lights available. One can pick from rechargeable, gas run, wind and go, battery operated and even flameless lanterns. Here are top 12 camping lanterns [...]

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