Pumpkin Carving Fun!

Wonder who did the Star Trek one?

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Halloween Cat

She WILL scare trick-or-treaters when they come...once she figures out what those short wavy blobs are on the other side of the glass...


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Junior Boys

This band explains everything about us, it is our anthem, our soundtrack while we drove through Deutschland, in stolen moments on the train, and now in our own city, fabulous.








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Pre-Fall Cooking

My feet a curled up, trying to keep warm in the crisp air of the living room - it's 66 and I do not want to think about wimping out and turning on the heat. It's fall, and I love it. The Pecan tree out the windows are starting to yellow, the Farmer's Market yesterday was a hubbub of people wearing sweaters and light coats, and even though hit the lower 70s during the late afternoon, the chill of low 50s is there. I'm celebrating Fall as much as possible, before the yo-yo of reality (hot, freezing, too warm, freaking cold) returns.

With Fall comes cooking. We've been busy with all kinds, so here's a random sampling of late Summer goodies...Ryan baked for our last dinner club, and made two incredible pieces of bread. We always joke about the word "artisanal" and how cheesy it makes cheese, chocolate, or TV dinners sound...but this was truly artisanal bread.


Farl - a very English loaf


Pain de Campagne - a big, bold, hearty French bread

A few other goodies...


Basil and Lemon Parmesan Crisps


Artisanal Egg Salad - Farmers Market Eggs and Spinach, Homemade bread

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Grin-Grinning-Ghosts

I love this time of year...fall weather, leaves turning, and my Halloween decorations bust out. They are looking a bit worse for wear, but they are like an old comfy pair of shoes that usher in the right kind if mood.

Katie and Corinne, I aspire to be as creative as you both are in your respective homes!!














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Dinner Party

I cooked last night for a little dinner party - Lasagna Rolls, one of my favorites - and we had a great time!

James made these gorgeous mini-Bundt cakes with a yummy glaze icing on top. The best part? He brought two extra, "...for the morning..." and I love him for it!





I spent the morning finalizing our photo album of the Europe 2008 trip. My first time using MyPublisher so we'll see how it turns out!!

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Spaghetti Bolognese

So I forgot to buy Fettucini noodles, so Spaghetti will have to do. Phaaaab!!!

No meat, I used Quorn grounds and the recipe has mushrooms, veggie stock, and evaporated milk to thicken it up. Super healthy and super good!



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Aubergene Gratin

You want some? Um, sorry, all gone. :)