Autumn Makes Me Want to Cook!

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Permalink Reply by Sandra on September 22, 2008 at 2:17pm

Hi Jen, I love autumn! Sweaters, that freshness in the air, the smell, and the vegies! We drove out in the country yesterday and saw all the pumpkins in the fields. I love curried pumpkin soup. In Canada, Thanksgiving is the second weekend of October - feasting on all the lovely squashes and root vegetables.

Last night we ate supper in front of the fire - I love it. Cozy up time!

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Permalink Reply by Glamma karen on October 4, 2008 at 8:39pm

how do you make the curried pumkin soup?

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Permalink Reply by Lanae on September 22, 2008 at 3:53pm

Ok, now all of you are making me really envious! It is going to be 101 today. We won't see autumn until November - maybe - if we're lucky. Please enjoy your change of season for me as I'm living it vicariously through all of your stories. Even though I'm envious, I love reading about it!! Keep em coming folks!

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Permalink Reply by Jane A on September 22, 2008 at 7:58pm

I love this time of year (probably because I was born in September). The colour of the leaves, the crisp air, the harvest of fruits and veggies. Pumpkin stew, muffins, pie; roasted root veggies; apples and pears, cranberries everywhere. I made a South American bean soup last week in the slow cooker and it was great. It's time for chili and baked beans. I am trying to find a pumpkin recipe this year to replace that old pumpkin pie standard, without the crust jammed full of fats and sans milk. Anyone have any ideas?
Jane A

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Permalink Reply by Military Mama on September 22, 2008 at 8:16pm

This time of year is AMAZING when it comes to the foods to enjoy. I love all of the fall root veggies that hav recently been harvested. Apples, whether smothered with caramel, as a pie, in a sauce, or straight off of the tree. And roasting the root veggies....YUM...nothing beats carrots, squash, onions, parsnips, rutebega and the like roasted with olive oil.......Then pumpkin comes into the picture. I love pumpkin soup......and pie......The only better time, in my opinion, is the summer when everything is totally fresh.

Soups simmering away on the stove. Cloves and cinnamon mixed with apples. A fire in the fireplace. Raking leaves as they land in the yard. Long drives in the hills to view the beautiful fall colors.....Nope it doesn't get much better.

I love life and all it has to offer!!!!

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Permalink Reply by Vivian on September 22, 2008 at 10:10pm

Jen! Autumn makes me want to eat!!! When can I come buy!! LOL's. I do love autumn too! The colors are gorgeous, I love the new crispness to the days and the promise of still some warm days to come. Taking out some favorite sweaters and being cozy. Watching the little ones catch the bus for the first time or walking to school with their Moms or Dads. Canadian Thanksgiving is in October to big family dinners!! Its all good!

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Permalink Reply by Blessed on September 22, 2008 at 10:36pm

Every fall I like to take a drive by a little country church with a one room schoolhouse on the premises. The grounds are full of golden maples and when the sun shines on it just right it looks so gorgeous and peaceful. I love the fall colors we get here in Michigan. Those of you with kids still young I envy you the joy of watching them jump and roll in piles of leaves. I remember burying them in the leaves as I raked and they would enjoy hiding and then popping out to surprise me. How about gong to the apple orchard for some cider and fresh donuts? Now that I'm diabetic and have cancer it's not good for me but the memories are still sweet! Thanks Jen for starting this discussion. I am sitting here with a smile. Ah! The joys of life ... so simple ... so sweet!

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Permalink Reply by Jen B on September 23, 2008 at 11:05am

Definitely yes to all the above, especially sweaters.

Viv, you are always welcome but you might want to head to Military Mama's house for some good chow - look at her yummy spread! In fact, let's all go over to Military Mama's house. Set a few hundred more places at the table Mama, lol.

Utahns always have a lot of fun at pumpkin patches and roadside stands where you can construct your own fall wreaths out of fall foliage. We have tons of corn mazes here, too. Fun stuff!

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Permalink Reply by Military Mama on September 23, 2008 at 11:44am

Ya'll are always welcome ANYTIME!!! just let me know beforehand, so that I'm sure there are enough potatoes. I love to cook, and the more I cook for, the happier I am.....Its cheaper than an therapist.

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Permalink Reply by Bren from Rivendell on September 23, 2008 at 2:26pm

...can I come...????
good food, smells, gourds, pumpkins, good friends, family, harvest time, colors, bounty, clearing out of clutter, cozy fires, candle-lit rooms organic vino, quilts, sweaters, soft music, cider and closeness to Mother Earth, does it get any better than this???? No TV, they'll play a damn x-mas commercial and spoil the mood...Bren

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Permalink Reply by Military Mama on September 23, 2008 at 2:32pm

Bren, you're as welcome as anyone else!!!!!

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Permalink Reply by Blessed on September 23, 2008 at 4:06pm

Hey Military Mama! Expect 100 of us for dinner :)

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