It's not be heralded yet by the changing of the leaves, but by the changing of the sun's light. A more golden hue is evident and the cooler temperatures this week most welcome. We spent awhile at the Farm this morning to pick up eggs and let the boys play with the "baby piggy". It's closer than the grocery stores around here, plus it has the added attraction of Bacon Bits, the pig.
The drive home was filled with lots of fun as we stopped the van for quite awhile so the boys could watch a loader and excavator move dirt. Lots of free fun for little boys! When we arrived home we played in the front yard for awhile. Pumpkin kept sharing his rocks with Dumpling who thinks he should chew on them. Ah, brothers!
We then had our lunch and the boys laid down for naps. I baked four loaves of zucchini bread and one loaf of banana bread. One zucchini grated made all four loaves while three bananas just made one loaf. Of course, it was a big zucchini from the garden.
The math though, reminds me of canning: how x numbers of pounds=a totally different # of quarts/pints than the recipe says. In fact, I canned green beans last night and thought I'd have 55 pints based on the weights given in the recipe, but ended up with 9.5 pints in the end.
All in all, it's been a wonderful day. Except for right now. I'm taking a break from dealing with paperwork I've been working on for an hour only to realize that I do not, of course, have all the papers I need. Grumble. Adding to the lists of calls to make tomorrow...
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The cooler weather inspired a change of menu for the luncheon I had with a friend yesterday. I'd thought I'd do a summery tomato/basil dish, but the clouds and cool changed the plan. I put out some Autumn decorations and changed the tea set on the tea cart to my Autumn Lusterware Set. I baked a few loaves of french bread, made a big salad and a pot of Carrot Ginger Soup. It was so yummy and perfect for the season! I love to cook according to the seasons with Autumn being my very favorite. I seem to have a thing for orange food--pumpkins, squashes, carrots, etc. and cook as much of them as I can.
What's your favorite season for cooking/baking?
7 comments:
Hi Kimbery,
I love Fall. I have been doing some fall cooking too. I posted a could recipes today of things I made.
Have a blessed day.
Elizbeth
It was so fun to run into you on Saturday morning--you're looking great! And Janna put out your peach jam when I was over there yesterday. Yum.
We both thought about just grabbing a spoon and eating it out of the jar, but decided it needed to be hoarded and doled out like candy. Delicious!
Much love,
Joanne
I definitely love fall for cooking. It warms the house as well as warms the tummy! I made a chicken stew yesterday and served it over big fluffy buttermilk biscuits! Now, I am getting ready for hot apple cider. Much love, Raquel XO
Definitely autumn and winter.
My kitchen seems so much more warm and cozy at that time, just when I NEED the warmth.
I've never been much of a summer cook, even with air conditioning.
Kimberly,
It has been a while since I stopped over for a visit and I am so glad I did. I really miss those young mommy days and I love reading about your boys and the busyness of simple joys in home care. Things change drastically when they grow up and venture from the nest. Thank you for some very sweet reminders of earlier days!
Ahhh yes, Autumn is my favorite as well!! I love just about anything with pumpkin, cakes, cookies, muffins, soup is my favorite, and even cooked with olive oil and garlic for a side.....and so many other yummy things that come to us with Autumn....it is indeed the beginning of soup season!! I am happy about that. :D
Fall is my favorite!
I just got a book about Pride and Prejudice from Darcy's perspetive--my first fan fiction. I'll let you know what I think when I'm done.
Wish I could hug your neck!! Praying for you, friend.
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