Some watery reflections and long-awaited fall color brought to you by Mother Nature. . . “Everyone must take time to sit and watch the leaves turn.” ― Elizabeth Lawrence Happy Fall, from our Boat to Yours :) Thank you for your visit, I’m joining: Seasonal Sundays Mosaic Monday
Goodbye Pumpkin Pie, Meet your replacement at our Thanksgiving table. . . Caramel-Pecan-Pumpkin Bread Pudding! I found a recipe for Caramel-Pecan-Pumpkin Bread Pudding in Southern Living Magazine. I made half a recipe to try it before Turkey Day, baking it in jars to see it received the official hungry-pilgrim stamp of approval :) The…
I’m Gathering Together with 19 other bloggers for the All Things Home Thanksgiving Tablescape Showcase. See the links are at the bottom for all Thanksgiving table inspiration you don’t want to miss! In anticipation of Thanksgiving and with a thankful heart, I’m at the table enjoying our weather in North Carolina, which is usually mild enough…
I always enjoy using pumpkins and gourds as a seasonal centerpiece for Thanksgiving. If there’s no room at the dining table with the Thanksgiving feast, it’s a pretty way to dress a sideboard, kitchen island, or foyer table. Like everyone else, I’ve been busy harvesting recipes and table ideas with Thanksgiving a few weeks away. To create a pumpkin vase centerpiece,…
I’m enjoying a Happy Harvest by my Potting Shed~ With a harvest of pumpkins and gourds~ Our leaves have just begun to change and fall~ And raking season will be in full swing. After Happy Birthday Wishes for a Novel Baker’s Birthday. . . My book page banner needed only a few more letters to…
I made a promise to blow the dust off my slow cooker and use it more often with the busy months ahead and the holidays approaching. Slow Cooker Pumpkin-Cranberry Bread was in a Better Homes and Gardens Holiday Slow Cooker issue out that’s out now, that I picked up at the grocery store. The recipe…
In a celebration of fall, I’m at the table with Parchment Rouge Dinnerware by Mikasa. Warm and rich in design, a gold scroll pattern embellishes a vibrant red border, making Parchment Rouge ideal for fall or the holidays! When I received this dinnerware, I immediately envisioned a Christmas table set with gold accents and sparkling…
It’s that time of year to fall back ~ with a few exceptions like Arizona, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, most of us in the US will be turning our clocks back this weekend. It’s also time when my internal clock falls to comfort food~ harvesting, gathering, and Thanksgiving! Click on the links if you’d like to fall…
Apple Chutney is perfect for fall or the holidays to accompany pork, turkey or roasted chicken! I came by this recipe for Apple Week with The Novel Bakers, from a delicious read, The Apple Orchard by Susan Wiggs. Apple Chutney, Makes 2 pints, using large Granny Smith apples Ingredients 3 tart cooking apples, peeled, cored…
A little steam fog brought to you by Mother Nature, and cold air over warmer water~ Almost a little spooky and timely for Halloween. . . A holiday where things we see everyday can take on an ominous appearance. . . If only fed by our imagination (and a little photo editing :) And when…