Michelle Roethle Your NorthWest "Real Estate Solution"

I was out and about today and I was in the wonderful neighborhood of Mason Lake Washington. I took a few photo's and looked up some information to share with our community.

Mason Lake Info More than a thousand residents live yearlong around the shores of Mason Lake, the second largest freshwater lake in Mason County. Originally a summer vacation community, the lake has always been known for its power boats, jet skis and water skiing. A county park provides swimming, picnic and boat launching access. The community of Mason Lake is located centrally between Grapeview and Harstine Island to the east, and Twanoh State Park to the west. Much of the area surrounding Mason Lake is commercial timberland in various states of harvest.

This is a photo of the private boat area that can be used by residents during the summer.

Visit their website for more information www.masonlake.wa

Friendly faces and great food make Lennard K's Boat House a great place to eat when visiting Allyn Washington. Bring the family or friends and dine in one of it's three area's, lounge, dining area or the large outside deck. Over looking Case Inlet you are sure to enjoy your meal and the views! Visit them online at their website www.Lennardks.com

Jose's Fresh Produce has Variety,Quality and great prices. Located across from Safeway on Hwy 3 as you go through Belfair. Jose offers Pumpkins in the fall and Christmas Tree's in the Winter. Stop by and meet this friendly Belfair neighbor. Customer service is #1 with Jose!

Jose Orona owner of Jose's Fresh Produce

INGREDIENTS

• 6 cups baking apples - peeled and cored
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)

DIRECTIONS

• 1. In a saucepan, combine apples, water and lemon juice; cook over medium-low heat just until the apples are tender. Remove from the heat and cool (do not drain). In a large bowl, combine sugars, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and salt; add apples and toss to coat. Place bottom pastry in pie plate; add apple mixture. Cover with top pastry; seal and flute edges. Cut slits in top crust. Bake at 450 degrees F for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F; bake 35 to 45 minutes longer or until golden brown.

This recipe is great for kids or open houses. Maybe deliver them to clients in the neigborhood!

Pumpkin muffins

INGREDIENTS

• 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
• 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

• DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 12 cup muffin pan or line with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, pumpkin puree, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves until smooth. Spoon equal amounts of batter into the prepared muffin cups.
  3. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted in the center of one comes out clean.