How was your weekend? We had some beautiful fall weather, ideal for picnicking! Fall is my favorite season with its quintessential mums and pumpkins . . . Sweater weather and warm plaid layers . . . Fall foliage and leaf peeping. We’re weeks away from peak fall foliage but little pockets of color are starting to appear and temperatures are dipping down…
Happy Labor Day! We’re enjoying a little rest and relaxation today. . . Laboring as little as possible. If you’re in the mood for picnicking and can stand the heat, join me for a {Less} Labor Day Picnic! With a Layered Cornbread-and-Turkey Salad, a make-ahead recipe that’s a crowd pleaser, and ideal for a potluck or picnic.…
June 14th is Flag Day, commemorating the adoption of the flag of the United States, paying tribute to the banner that weaves us together and waves above us all. Americans are encouraged to observe Flag Day and National Flag Week by displaying the flag, so I’m waving the flag from the archives :) Click on the links for a…
Top 10 things Chloe & Gracie love about fall. . . 1. Sweater Weather! 2. The Smells Fresh Mulled Cider Make Your Own Mulling Spice The aroma of fall baking. . . Mini Pumpkin Pies Cranberry-Apple-Pumpkin Bundt Cake 3. Halloween Treats! Howl-O-Ween Tricking Treats, from Three Dog Bakery Cookbook Made with canned pumpkin, vanilla, water, egg, whole-wheat flour,…
I went apple picking at Carrigan Farms, a local pick-your-own farm in Mooresville, NC. You can take the kids for an apple hayride. . . Or they can walk the orchard and drag their bag of apples behind them. . . {insert *wince* and *grin* here} The orchard is open daily in September to pick Golden…
I’m joining The Novel Bakers for Picnic Week! The Novel Bakers have had a full & delicious week packing picnic baskets and cooking up recipes for picnic week! Here’s a final picnic to wrap up the week and with a little fall flavor to end on! Fall is my favorite season and the perfect time to picnic…
I’m joining the The Novel Bakers for Picnic Week! The Novel Bakers been busy packing picnic baskets and cooking up recipes for a couple of months in anticipation of picnic week, from a host of books full of inspiration, delicious menus and theme picnics! My Rainstorm Picnic was inspired by a week of summer weather with pop up…
I’m joining The Novel Bakers for Picnic Week! The Novel Bakers been busy packing picnic baskets, baking, and cooking up recipes for a couple of months now in anticipation of picnic week, from a host of books full of inspiration, delicious menus and theme picnics! I had some inspiration for a Provençal Picnic from A Perfect Day for…
I’m joining The Novel Bakers for Picnic Week! I had some end of summer fun on our Caribbean {Floating} Island, our pontoon boat, docked instead of floating, for this Caribbean Picnic! A hula table skirt swag, tropical floral bunting, paper lanterns and flamingos set the stage for a Caribbean Island Picnic. A picnic caddy holds the essentials including sunscreen and…
I’m joining The Novel Bakers for Picnic Week! We’ve been busy packing picnic baskets, baking, and cooking up recipes for a couple of months in anticipation of picnic week, from a host of books full of inspiration, delicious menus and theme picnics! I had some inspiration for a Lakeside Fishing Picnic from Picnics by Hilary Heminway…