Finally, we’re getting a bit colder weather around here and it seems to be nudging our sleepy green leaves into turning. Not that I’m begrudging the strange, lovely October sunshine, oh no–but at last it feels more appropriate to begin working on a few little things for…dare I say…Christmas.
A simple double crochet grid pattern can turn into the most luxurious, fluffy, amazing thing–
just by using this crazy yarn.
This stuff feels like you’re crocheting with soft, squishy pipe cleaners. :}
And I can personally vouch for how warm it will be, as I had to keep moving the project off my lap every 10 minutes or so to keep from over heating! Pretty sure I could warm up some Eskimos with this toasty piece of work.
I admit–there are some really crazy things going on around here. Wheat grinding, label reading, brown rice boiling, sugar shunning—I tell you, it’s frightening. I mean, it’s almost like, everyone in the house is trying to focus on becoming more healthy…all at the same time. I know, when does that happen? Creepy, right?
Well, it’s not only true, but we’re actually having an ok time with it besides. Oh, there’s a bit more work than just ripping open a box, certainly. But with all of us on the same page, it’s actually…fun. And I believe that the reason it’s fun is that anything hard to do becomes easier when you don’t have to do it alone.
Those are either incredibly wise words or my new codependent motto. Either way.
Now, please don’t be afraid when you see this really healthy, actually good for your recipe. I swear, it tastes great too. You must trust me on this.
In fact, I bet your kids will even eat these yummy things–and have no earthly idea that it’s…kind of…like…you know…health food.
Joke’s on them.
Apple Oatmeal Muffins
Ingredients:
1-1/4 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup oatmeal
2 tsp. baking powder
1-1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1/4 cup olive oil
2-3 Tbsp. honey
1/2 cup milk
2 cups peeled apples–diced
Instructions:
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine dry ingredients and set aside. In a separate bowl, beat eggs, then add oil, honey, and milk; mix well.
Slowly add dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Stir in apples. Fill muffin cup 2/3 full and bake for 18 minutes. Remove from muffin tin and allow to cool.
I seriously have no earthly idea how we got here–to October–so fast. But Autumn is the very best time of year, in my book so I intend to savor every second of it.
today–if you just happened by, you would have been greeted by the lovely scent of peaches.
As you may know, we’ve had one heck of a time getting any of these pretty things in jars or bags or–well, anywhere, for that matter, besides our tummies.
But after buying our third box–a big one this time–we finally had the self discipline (or the box was big enough- ha!) to squirrel some away for the winter. With applesauce and pears and tomato sauce ahead of me, I just didn’t have the “umph” to bottle the peaches–kitchen is still too warm.
So Miss Chompy and I blanched and peeled and sliced and counted pitts…ahem…
and packed away 9 lovely bags into the freezer. There’s just something soothing to a woman’s heart about piling up food for the family for another day. Don’t you agree?
Oooh, I see Autumn smoothies and peach shakes and fruit crepes and peachy applesauce in my crystal ball.
Guess heading back to the Farmer’s Market for more peaches is also in my future.
