Apples. Ā Caramel. Ā Ice cream. Ā Cake. Ā EASY.
Does that sound like a good combination to you? Ā (Especially the “easy” part?) Ā This is a perfect make-ahead dessert because it can be made several days in advance. Then when you’re expecting company or are just having a random sweet craving (that never happens to me. Ā never.) you simply pull it out of the freezer and let it sit a few minutes before slicing and serving.
I’ve published this recipe over at Tablespoon.com where I do freelance work. Ā Come grab the recipe for this Frozen Caramel Apple Crunch Cake!
Whoa! Ā Where’d THAT come from??!
I know this is the craziest contextĀ everĀ to talk about dinosaurs – I mean, dinosaurs and Caramel Apple Crunch Cake?? Ā But I need to occasionally do something crazy to keep your interest, right? Ā Here is something that could actually make the perfect early Christmas present for someone (big or small) in your family who likes dinosaurs or simply appreciates a live show with great music. Ā To my friends in Western Washington, or anyone else willing to travel, Walking With DinosaursĀ is coming to the Tacoma Dome December 17-21 and I have a DISCOUNT CODE for you. Ā My husband and I took our son for a special appearance of Baby T Rex at the Tacoma Dome last week and I was able to interview the show’s official representative for some moreĀ information about the show.
A collaboration with Global Creatures, this is the $22 million live arena version of BBC’s popular TV series. Ā Get this: Ā The show travels with 7 semi-trucks. Ā The smallest dinosaur in the show, besides a few remote-controlled ones and hatchlings, is 8 feet tall. Ā And that’s Baby T Rex whom we met up close and personal. Ā “Baby T” comes to the knees of its mother who is 36 feet tall (that’s 3 stories)! Ā On average, the 20 large participating dinosaurs weigh 1 1/2 tons each. Ā This show takes you back 65 million years and you’ll leave with a grounded knowledge of how dinosaurs lived and interacted. Ā With many experts involved in its making, the show is scientifically accurate and backed by years of research. Ā It’s a show that critics have called “spectacular.” Ā Geared towards an audience ages 3 to 93+, Walking With Dinosaurs is a show for the entire family. Ā Educational entertainment and well-rounded in its presentation, the show encompasses the whole spectrum of human emotion, has a beautiful musical score and has been referred to as “the greatest family show ever.” Ā Walking With DinosaursĀ has performed for over 8 million people in over 240 cities around the world.
When we were initially waiting for Baby T to come out, our son could hardly wait and made use of the time by stomping around and roaring. Ā But when Baby T finally came out, our son was definitely a little nervous!
The dinosaurs are extremely life-like and we were amazed at the dexterity of movement. Ā Considering this is the smallest dinosaur in the show, we can only imagine what Baby T’s 3-story tall Mommy T is going to look like! Ā Our son is still talking about our encounter with Baby T and we’re all looking forward to attending the show in a couple of weeks.
DISCOUNT CODE FOR THE TACOMA, WA PERFORMANCE OF WALKING WITH DINOSAURS:
Offer Code: KIDFUN Ā
(Our son’s expression…don’t ask. Ā He’s 4.)
Anonymous says
hi kimberly..can’t get Granola bars in germany. Any good alternatives you can suggest?
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
You can also crush up cookies and use that, for example oatmeal cookies. Or, a mixture of crushed oats, a little flour, butter and sugar and then bake as instructed. It’s pretty hard to go wrong on this one. Since it’s frozen it will hold together no matter what.
Christina @ ChristinasCucina.com says
Oh that cake looks wonderful! I LOVE your son’s expression! Too funny! Keep that one for the wedding :) My son and daughter would have loved the dinosaur show when they were younger. They used to watch a cartoon about dinosaurs, and I can’t remember the name of it now :( In my defense, it was many years ago!
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Thanks, Christina! I know, that expression is priceless, isn’t it? That particular one is a first-time original, not really sure what he was thinking! ;) When I first heard about the show I thought it was geared towards adults, but it obviously has a ton of child appeal as well and I’ve no doubt he’s going to thoroughly enjoy it. I must admit, I’ve never really been “into” dinosaurs, but I’m excited to see this as well!
rlalbright says
Your son’s expression is hilarious (I understand it so well), do you think my little girl will like Walking with Dinosaurs? She can be so brave and then so skittish at the same time.
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Our son is just at the age where he’ll appreciate this, a year ago I think he would have been too squirmy to sit through it. This will be our first time attending, so I’m not not really sure how our son will do either. But the fact that he wasn’t totally freaked out by his up-close encounter with Baby T tells me he’ll be just fine in the show. The dinosaurs won’t be right up next to you in the show, they’ll be down in the arena, so that will also help temper the scare factor for your daughter. I do know the purpose of the show isn’t to scare people (the show’s starting age recommendation is 3). In fact, I understand there are some very tender and moving moments portraying the dinosaur family relationships. In the end, you know your daughter best – go with your instincts!