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Stuffed Heirloom Squash with Sausage, Bacon, Caramelized Onions, and Sage
After the intense hot summer we had, the cooler days and frigid nights have been welcomed. Although the weather has been pleasant – we're still in need of rain. Usually during this time of the year, the vivid colors of orange, red, and yellow leaves contrast beautifully with the bright green grasses that have been revived in these cooler days. This year, everything is dry. The parks, especially, are more like desserts with brown grasses and lakes so low and depleted of water, they look more ... continue reading...
On Raising Leaders
As mothers, we enjoy to nurture our children. It's innate. Part of who we are. If a child falls, we quickly come to their needs and cradle them in our arms. If someone hurts their feelings, we hug them and let them know that they are loved. As mothers, we also shelter our children to protect their innocence and well being. After all, they're our babies and there's nothing wrong with showing our children we care for them and will do everything within ourselves to be there for ... continue reading...
Simple Lives Thursday, #116
We have noticed that quite a few blogs are not linking back to one of the Simple Lives Thursday host blogs (see guideline #2, below). If this is you, please realize that this prevents us from choosing you as a featured blog. Thank you for linking back to us! It's Simple Lives Thursday! My favorite day of the week where you share your tips and recipes for living a simple life. Whichever blog that you choose to link up your post, it will show up on all 4 sites! As a reminder, this blog hop is a ... continue reading...
Eggplant Bechamel Topped with Garlic Breadcrumbs and Fresh Herbs
As the weather cools and the nights shorten, I enjoy warming my home with foods cooked in a creamy bechamel. A bechamel is a white sauce made with milk or stock, seasoned with onions, and thickened with flour. It's a common sauce in French cooking but often used in Spanish as well. Creamy and silky, it's a great sauce to pair with many different kinds of vegetables, pasta, or chicken. I've had a tremendous eggplant harvest this year and I've found that it pairs really well with ... continue reading...
