Blue Cheese & Pear is a perfect salad for autumn and the holidays. It includes fresh greens, avocado, dried cranberries, chopped pears, caramelized pecans, and crumbles of blue cheese. The tangy mustard vinaigrette perfectly compliments the creaminess of the blue cheese. You can also use walnuts and tart apples in place of pecans and pears with good results. It’s a perfect side for special occasions but simple to make for everyday meals.
Read MoreAuthor: Carol
I was raised in Tennessee but have lived in Florida for many years. Love my small home in the Tampa Bay area and its developing garden. My decorating style is eclectic - some vintage, some cottage, all with a modern flair. Pursuing a healthier lifestyle. Spent many years in social services but am happily retired.
A Day of Puffy Clouds
I’d like to thank all my readers who sent messages of concern last week when the hurricane blew by Florida. I sincerely appreciate your support. As expected here in central Florida away from the coast, we had a tropical storm warning (not a hurricane warning), rain, and wind. Yes, other areas were not so lucky. Tampa had extensive flooding and property destruction.
The next day was a regular sunny day with blue skies and puffy white clouds. I hope you enjoy the beautiful day I’m sharing. I wish you all beautiful days where you live.
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Autumn Fox Free Printable
For many people, autumn is their favorite time of the year. It always seemed to me as child, that fall was a time for new beginnings with the start of the new school year. As an adult, fall is a reminder to stop, take a deep breath, and relax. It’s a chance to look around and be grateful as you reflect on what matters.
In this spirit, I offer you a new printable reflecting autumn’s splendor. The Autumn Fox print symbolizes our need to stop and appreciate the world we live in. It is sized 11″ x 14″.
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Easy Roasted Eggplant With Lemon Tahini Sauce
Eggplant, also known as aubergine, is available year round. It’s a wonderful, hearty vegetable that can be used in amazing ways. One cup of cubed eggplant contains 20 calories, 3 grams of fiber, and 5 percent of your daily doses of both potassium and folate. It’s rich in flavonoids like chlorogenic acid and caffeic acid which may help fight cancer and protect cells from damage.
Today’s recipe is another veggie dish classic, Roasted Eggplant with Lemon Tahini Sauce. Choose medium or small eggplants that are shiny, smooth, firm, and heavy for their size. You can slice the eggplant in small circles or do long oval slices. It makes a great appetizer or side dish. For a main entree, add nuts such as pistachio nuts.
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Trees & Sky Views in September
Hurricane Helene is forecast to land in the big bend of Florida (the curve in the shape of the state) Thursday evening which is today. I’m writing this on Wednesday. Since my move to a more central location in the state, I no longer worry about being where the storms land. I will get wind and rain but less fierce, and my county is under a tropical storm warning. The worse that can happen is possible loss of power for a while, but I don’t really expect that to happen either.
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How to Make Your Fall Home Cozy
Sunday, September 22nd was the first OFFICIAL day of fall. In the next few months the leaves start to fall from the trees, the evenings get darker earlier each day, and the temperatures drop significantly. With the changing weather and changing seasons, you probably are thinking about how you can get your home ready for fall and colder weather. We start to crave a snug, cozy spot for winter.
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Sunset Rainbow
A pink sunset is always beautiful. Add a rainbow to the pink sky, and you have an amazing end to the day.
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Welcome Print In A Fall Wreath
Several years ago, I shared a Welcome graphic in classic black and white. Later I shared a more colorful or seasonal look for fall and then spring and summer. I’ve retired the fall welcome printable and have a new version for you. The mix of colors should work in many design schemes this autumn or any time of the year.
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