How to Make Hot Apple Cider

This warm apple cider is the perfect holiday favorite. Not only will will it's spicy flavor keep you warm but the cinnamon and apple will make you feel like your drinking holiday in a cup.

Ingredients: 

• 6 cups apple cider 
• 1/4 cup real maple syrup  
• 2 cinnamon sticks 
• 6 whole cloves  
• 6 whole allspice berries 
• 1 orange peel, cut into strips  
• 1 lemon peel, cut into strips 
• 1 washed square cheesecloth 
• Kitchen String

Directions: 

1. In a large steel saucepan, pour in the apple cider and maple syrup.
2. Then, place the cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice berries, orange peel and lemon peel in the center of the washed square of cheesecloth. Fold up the sides of the cheesecloth and tie off the bundle with a length of kitchen string and drop the spice bundle into the cider mixture.
3. Next, place the saucepan over moderate heat for 5 to 10 minutes, making sure the cider doesn't boil but gets very hot.
4. Discard the spice bundle and remove the cider from the heat. Ladle cider into big cups or mugs, adding a fresh cinnamon stick to each serving.

 

How to Make Festive Fall Spicy Pumpkin Dip

 

 

Sink your fangs into this ghoulish fall treat! Be careful though, this spicy dip comes with a bit of a bite, but don't worry it will still have everyone howling with delight.

 Ingredients:

•  8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened (you can also use regular)
• 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper, any color 

Directions:

1. Beat together the first four ingredients.  
2. Stir in the bell peppers.
3. Chill until serving!

 To make this dish even more festive, you can hallow out a small pumpkin and use it as a bowl for the dip itself!

It's the 7th Annual SHAMPOOCH!

Need a shampoo and style for your pooch? If so, make your way over to the 7th Annual Shampooch this Saturday. After your furry friend gets shampooed, enjoy the festivities with professional pet portraits, multiple raffles, music, food, and even a silent auction. All the benefits from this local event will go to help support five of the top rescue partners of Orange County Animal Service

 

Event: Shampooch 

Date: Saturday, September 28

Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM 

Location: 804 East Washington St., Orlando, Fl 32801

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