Autumn Days

My little country home in the city. 

1. Are you decorating your home for fall?  Thanksgiving?  

Show us some photos if you don't mind!  

 Yes I like to go all out and decorate for every season! I like to

 add something to every room but most is in the family room.

  2.  Are trees changing in your area yet?  Do you mind showing a fall photo from your area? I would have to drive around to take pictures and it is a bit early for us.

3. Do you like to use scents in your home? What kind do you use and what scents do you enjoy in your home. I use to burn scented candles but they bother my allergies. I have been using Essential Oils for 5 years now and I diffuse scents. 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. Fall's weather usually turns a bit chilly. Sometimes we change how we eat by seasons. Can you share a nice recipe for a good fall meal with us?  

We like to make more soups when the weather becomes cooler. Chicken soup is a family favorite we make it a lot. We also like turkey. I will make a large pot of turkey soup after Thanksgiving using the left over bones.  Hubby and I do enjoy a smaller pot during cold weather. Our local store sells a 2 leg turkey pack. I add  chopped  fresh carrots, celery and onion to a large pot of water along with the turkey legs.I add chopped garlic, bay leaves, and 1 drop of thyme oil. I cook it on medium heat for about an hour. Then I add fresh cut zucchini, sweet potato and salt and pepper and cook another half hour. Finally I had frozen peas because hubby loves them. I stir everything and cook until all the veggies are cooked. Hubby likes brown rice with his soup so I cook that in the rice cooker. We put the rice in a bowl and add the soup mixture. We usually don't eat anything else with it because it is so filling.

My family likes when I make this.

Crunchy Apple Crisp
4 cups peeled, sliced Golden Delicious apples
½ cup water or apple juice
4 teaspoons of firmly packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons of lemon juice
½ cup oatmeal, quick or old fashioned
¾ teaspoon of ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons of chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon firmly packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons of melted butter

In a mixing bowl, combine apples, water, brown sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Tossing lightly to coat apples. Layer on bottom of 8-inch square glass baking dish. Combine nuts, and brown sugar. Add margarine, mixing well.  Sprinkle evenly over apples. Bake at 375 degrees for about 30 minutes or until apples are tender and topping is lightly browned. Serve warm or chilled. Makes 4 large servings. We like it warm with vanilla ice cream!

I did a late post yesterday that has a few pictures from Fall at Disneyland.

 

 1. It's fall y'all. What's something you love about this season and also something you don't? I love to decorate my home for fall. I have several bins of decorations. I also have some yard decorations that I hope to put out this weekend. I don't like that we have warm weather through November. We are in the city an hour away from the lower mountains.

2. When you think of the colors of fall, which one is your favorite? Is there somewhere you could easily day trip to see the leaves in all their glory? Will you? I would say a burnt orange. But it is the combined colors that are special. Yes we are planning a trip to Oak Glen in a couple of weeks to pick apples and visit a farm. One of the big fires was in that area but the farms and town were saved. Not sure how many fires were destroyed. I think it is about a 40 minute drive.

3. What's one thing you've let 'fall' by the wayside during this season of staying home and staying away? Exercise, I miss going to the gym.

4. If you're wearing a sweater is it most likely a cardigan, crew neck, v-neck, or zip up hoodie? Depends where I am going. I like zippered sweatshirts. I like sweaters
when I go to church. I have a "jogging jackets when I am at the gym. I don't like anything tight around my neck.

5. What's your secret to dealing with change? Talking to God, talking to someone about it, pray. I like doing things I enjoy so I don't let the change get to me.

6.  Insert your own random thought here. I think I have been having some heart issues. My heart has been racing a few times, especially when I bend down and then stand up. My dad had A Fib and I think I might be having some episode too. I plan to contact my dr. I need to eat better and exercise. I do have high cholesterol which runs in my family. Our gym opens up this weekend but I think I better talk to my dr. before I start doing any exercise.

This is a picture from last year. This year I added lights to the inside of the fireplace to give it a warm glowing look.

 

Most of the siggies I use are over 15 years old. All the graphic shops are closed. If they are still open, I will link them.

My Website is at Susan's Garden of Friendship The link is to the right. Lots of inspirational pages too. I hope to see you there!