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Pistachio-Rolled Chocolate-Dipped Apples

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Pistachio Covered Chocolate Dipped Apples

This past week AT&T (our internet provider) had a “network outage” which means that I have officially been without internet and TV in my home for going on 3 days. 3 DAYS!

Although this has been kind of a hassle since my side job is all done online, I have to admit once again that going without has been kind of a nice eye-opening experience for me. For the past 3 days I’ve watched The Family Stone and The Holiday on repeat – partly to just have some background noise in the house, and partly because I’m sadly obsessed with them both. Even more interesting? I’m not even close to tired of them. I’ll probably watch them again tomorrow. Unless the internet comes back.

Anyway, Wes and I have been playing nonstop and hitting up Starbucks whenever I need to jump online. The newest development there is that Wes has started flirting…I don’t think I’m ready for this!

Turns out I also have a lot more time to read and cook things out of my Cooking Light magazine too! There’s a whole section of quick chocolate fixes that are just perfect for satisfying a sweet tooth without breaking the calorie bank 😉 These apples are a big hit right now, plus they’re so stinking pretty. Good food that looks good – that’s what I like!

Pistachio Dipped Chocolate Covered Apples
Now I’m off to munch my baby’s neck and see if I can make him laugh a billion times. Turns out going without internet isn’t so bad after all 😉

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  1. Megan says

    January 25, 2013 at 4:03 pm

    What a great treat! And Family Stone – amazing movie.

    Reply
  2. Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) says

    January 24, 2013 at 7:34 pm

    3 days without internet?! I hope you get some sort of credit!

    Those apples look like an amazing snack.

    Reply
    • Heather says

      January 25, 2013 at 9:14 am

      I know, right?! I heard on the news this morning we won’t be charged for those…thank goodness!

      Reply
  3. janetha says

    January 24, 2013 at 6:19 pm

    These are so fancy!

    Reply
  4. Christie {Pepper Lynn} says

    January 24, 2013 at 5:12 pm

    I have apples and chocolate and pistachios in my house right now, which means it’s very likely that I will be making these shortly for a quick afternoon snack! Thanks so much for the idea, Heather!

    Reply
  5. Sandy @ RE says

    January 24, 2013 at 2:52 pm

    Love these, girl. I used pistachios in a recipe this week, too! So yummy!

    Reply
  6. lindsay says

    January 24, 2013 at 12:14 pm

    as much as it is a pain, sometimes the disconnect is needed. Totally God,yes? P.S. COme make me these!!!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      January 24, 2013 at 12:56 pm

      I PROMISE the moment we’re coming to ATX I will call you up and we can devour a plate of ’em 😉

      Reply
  7. claire @ the realistic nutritionist says

    January 24, 2013 at 11:52 am

    Such a simple beautiful dish!

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  8. Urban Wife says

    January 24, 2013 at 11:14 am

    Yum! These remind me of a dark chocolate pistachio bark my mom would make all the time. Good stuff!

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  9. Bev @ Bev Cooks says

    January 24, 2013 at 10:46 am

    I’ve been wondering when your power would be back on!

    And I want 12 thousand of these.

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    • Heather says

      January 24, 2013 at 12:54 pm

      Ugh, the power outage. Hurts to think about it!

      Reply
  10. Heather (Where's the Beach) says

    January 24, 2013 at 8:51 am

    Oh these look fantastic. And how fun would those be for a party too!

    Reply
  11. Jana H. says

    January 24, 2013 at 8:40 am

    I’m thoroughly obsessed with both of those movies, too. Glad to know I’m not alone in this! 😀

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    • Heather says

      January 24, 2013 at 12:54 pm

      I could watch them all.the.time. Nate came home and was all, “You’re STILL watching these?!” Like he should be surprised 😉

      Reply
  12. Anna @ On Anna's Plate says

    January 24, 2013 at 7:22 am

    Dang it. Ryan and I are trying not to eat sugar this week. This counts as just fruit, right? 😉

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    • Heather says

      January 24, 2013 at 12:54 pm

      TOOOOOOOOOOOOTALLY fruit 😉

      Reply
  13. Liz @ Tip Top Shape says

    January 24, 2013 at 6:44 am

    Wes is flriting?! Too cute!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      January 24, 2013 at 12:54 pm

      It’s so funny – he just knows he can hold their attention so he goes for it!

      Reply

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    February 7, 2013 at 10:02 am

    […] My newest blog crush is Heather from Heather’s Dish.  The minute I read the line, “cats scare the crap out of me” on Heather’s About page, I knew we could be friends. I am also terrified of cats AND I’m a food blogger, just like Heather.  See, Heather, let’s be BFF!  Her recipes are exactly my taste and her photography is gorgeous.  Since I discovered her blog, I’ve spent way too much time reading all about her and her cute little family (hello, stalker!) and drooling over her recipes.  The first one I’m going to try is the pistachio rolled chocolate dipped apples! (insert link if you can)  https://www.heathersdish.com/1/pistachio-rolled-chocolate-dipped-apples/ […]

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