A Walk on the Wild Side

Sometimes when work is all done, the chores have been finished and the sun is still in the sky; Mountainman takes me on a hike.

This day was something special.  I had to hurry.

First we drove the 4 wheeler.
Then we walked and walked.
Climbed a fence.

We crossed streams and got lost in tall grass. We had to climb steep hills.


We walked some more. At one point I asked MountainMan if he knew where we were going. He pointed to the obvious. I just smiled and took a picture...

As we made it to the barbwire; I was told I had to be very, very quiet. {Please tell me you just envisioned Elmer Fud too?!}

I was told to tip toe. Not to talk. Don't step on pine cones and try to avoid sticks.

MountainMan told me it was time to get low. So we crouched and walked. I felt like Charlie Chaplain.

He pointed. It was then that I saw them!!

Majestic. This creation of God. The wind was in our favor, blowing in my face. We sat and watched for a long time. We crawled until we were under a tree and we could take it all in.

 These are the times I enjoy living in the middle of no where.

Someone's Legacy Property... I have it for sale!!

I am so blessed to be able to list this new property in Salt Lake County. It is going to be a place that makes a lot of  memories. This is going to be someone's Legacy Property!! It gave me goose bumps just driving to it.

It is 1.13 acres of recreation property. Located up Parleys Canyon. You are 15 minutes from "the Best Snow on Earth" and 15 minutes away from downtown Salt Lake. If skiing and shopping is not your thing, there is plenty of acres to hike. OR you are just 30 minutes away from at least 3 different lakes.

 I have to say this is a posh little community with not just one but two private gates to enter. You will be recreating with the "best" of Utah. Doctor's, lawyers and some of the most influential business men. As well as some real "dirtbags" Really I saw them when I took a wrong turn in the Scout. I started four wheeling, got a little scared and they just appeared. Long hair, flannels and all. Well not really, they heard me coming up their drive and was like "say what!!" They were really nice as I backed my way down their drive. They even waved me good bye. I would take 'em as a neighbor.

The HOA fees are low, $65/ year. $100.00/ year after you build your dream cabin. Power is located just 50 feet off the road, and the water is already accessible to the property. You will have to install propane and a septic tank.

Take advantage of this Legacy property for you and your family, before it's gone.

Fall Zucchini Cupcakes (with Beater lick'n good frosting)

Today I am going to share with you my MOST favorite fall cupcake. I usually have zucchini coming out my ears. A girl can only have so much zucchini bread, baked zucchini, fried zucchini, zucchini in pasta, zucchini... well you get the picture. Anyway, I am a sucker for a good cupcake. This has it all. Vegetables, so its good for you. Its moist. and the frosting is worth the 5lbs I add to my thighs. Seriously, I lick the beaters when I am all done. Don't worry I don't put them back in the bowl.

Zucchini Cupcakes (with beater lick'n good) Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting
Recipe adapted from tasteofhome
24 Servings(yes,you have to share)
Prep: 30 minutes. Bake: 20 min.+cooling
Ingredients

• 1 package (18-1/4 ounces) spice cake mix
• 1-1/3 cups water
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 3 eggs
• 2 cups shredded zucchini
• 
  CINNAMON CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 8oz block of cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 to 2 tablespoons 2% milk (Sometimes I use 1/2 and 1/2. I know so naughty!!)

Directions

• In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, water, oil and eggs; beat on
• low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Stir in
• zucchini. Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. (if it seems a little runny, its okay)

• Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near
• the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing to
• wire racks to cool completely.

• For frosting, in a small bowl, beat butter until light and fluffy.
• Beat in the confectioners' sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and
• enough milk (I used 1/2 & 1/2 today) to achieve a spreading consistency. Frost cupcakes.

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• Yield: 2 dozen.

Please don't ask the Nutrition Facts. I have not personally counted and truly I don't want to know. I mean that would take all of the fun out eating this delicious fall delight