Announcing a New Addition to the Sheldon Family!
Toph and I are excited to announce that baby No. 4 is on the way!
going into March and April. By the time April arrives, everyone who waited until the last minute rushes to get their taxes done — or rushes to file an extension. It may be long days for Toph, but that’s the nature of what he does. Right now, Toph’s getting his new office ready. We mentioned in the August edition of the newsletter that Toph has a new office space. Everything will be ready to go well before tax season starts. And hopefully, with the bigger space, Toph will be able to get a few more hands on deck (specifics on that coming soon)! As my due date gets closer, I’m nervously excited. But even with Toph busy during March and tax season, I’ll have plenty of help. I’m thankful my in-laws live about 15 minutes away and they’re always helpful. Plus, my mom is more than happy to make a trip from New York to spend time with our family as our new baby gets settled in.
Our newest addition is due in March, which, I will admit, isn’t the best time. I say that because March is a super busy time for Toph. It’s the middle of tax season, which means it can get crazy and hectic. Of course, that doesn’t put a damper on our excitement. Baby No. 4 joins our other three kiddos: 4-year-old Mac, 3-year-old Rex, and 18-month-old Roz. The car is about to be full of child car seats!
Raising a family with a husband who is a CPA for the Self- Employed® is interesting. Right after the New Year, things really
pick up for Toph. In January, people are thinking about the new year, and they’re setting goals and want to get things done right. As a result, January is often a very busy time for him.
No matter how hectic things may get, Toph makes it work. He’s a great dad, who, despite long days during tax season, isn’t going to miss a moment with his family.
–Ashley Sheldon
It starts to get a little less hectic in February, but as a shorter month, the “less hectic” doesn’t last long. Before we know it, tax season starts to reach its peak
Miso Caramel Apples
TAKE A BREAK
Inspired by Bon Appétit
This silky caramel recipe is spiked with miso for a complex, rich snack that won’t hurt your teeth
Ingredients
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4 Granny Smith apples 1/2 cup raw pistachios 1 1/2 tsp plus 1 cup sugar
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2 tbsp white miso, divided
4 Popsicle sticks
2 tbsp light corn syrup 1/4 cup heavy cream
3 tbsp sesame seeds
1/4 tsp kosher salt
Directions
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Heat oven to 275 F.
5–7 minutes, swirling infrequently, until caramel is a light amber color. Add cream and salt to caramel, whisking to combine. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and quickly whisk in remaining miso. To assemble, first roll apple in caramel, then in pistachiomixture, before resting on greased baking sheet.
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In a food processor, pulse pistachios and 1 1/2 tsp sugar. Add sesame seeds and 1 tbspmiso, pulsing until miso is fully broken up. Spread evenly on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 15–20 minutes and let cool. Meanwhile, insert a Popsicle stick into the center of each apple. In a saucepan, bring corn syrup, 1 cup sugar, and 2 tbsp water to a boil. Boil for
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Let cool 30 minutes and serve.
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