$100 is NOT realistic for a garage sale! / Sara Lee Apple Maple Cheesecake

Just got off the phone with Mom, and she offered me a few tidbits of amusement:

1. Mom: "Guess how much I made on the garage sale." *disappointed*
Me: "How much?"
Mom: "Only $7.50!"
Me: "Well, what were you expecting?"
Mom: "$100! I had my stuff out for three hours, but it was raining..."
HAHAHA. I don't think you'd make that much at your typical garage sale!

2. Mom: "Maybe we can go to the bookstore!" *has mouth full*
Me: "What? I don't like the Home Show!"
Mom: "I said the BOOKSTORE!"
Me: "... are you eating something?"
Mom: "Yes! Beef jerky!"
Me: "MOM..."
Mom: "What? I'll give you a bag!"
Me: "No! It's rude to talk when you're eating something!"
Mom: "No, it's not..."
Me: "Yes, it is!" *changes subject*
Mom is so interesting sometimes...


Sara Lee Apple Maple Cheesecake

2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 medium tart cooking apples, peeled and sliced (2 cups)
1/3 cup maple-flavored syrup
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 Sara Lee Original Cheesecake, cut into 6 wedges, thawed
1 cup chopped walnuts
Slivered apple for garnish

In large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced apples; cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or just until tender. In small bowl... combine maple-flavored syrup, sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon. Add to apples in skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, 2-3 minutes or until syrup is bubbly and slightly thickened. Cook 1 minute more. Remove from heat; refrigerate 10 minutes. Spoon apple mixture over cheesecake; sprinkle with walnuts. Garnish with slivered apple. Makes 6 servings.