ARE YOU READY FOR FOOTBALL AND FALL?

Good Morning Foodies!

Oh yes, it is that time of year! I had a very productive week. I usually try to pick a weekend or a few days that becomes a DEAD ZONE and do some of my fall and holiday cooking. I baked my “90 PLUS” PUMPKIN BREADS and bagged “36” quart zip-locks of PARTY MIX! Now if the humidity would cooperate, I would have made my “PRALINES”—JUST KIDDING, ‘CAUSE I WOULD OF EATEN THEM ALL BEFORE THE HOLIDAYS WERE HERE! Anyway, I made a small dent in my list of things to do for the upcoming holidays. I love scratching things off that list! Must say, the little oven fire caused a halt in my cooking process. First thing when I met with the insurance adjuster, I said, “YOU WILL HELP ME GET MY NEW SHE SHED!” He sort of laughed! I want to thank all of you FOODIES for your kind words of support, prayers and good thoughts that helped me get through this crazy set back. All is well, still cleaning out the smoke smell, missing one stove, but life is still good! Thanks again, you will never know how much you helped me!
Don’t laugh, you know those holidays will be here before you know it! You know the SAINTS already started playing. Oh well, even though it is pre-season, we can still have a party and cheer them on. Upcoming weeks, I will help you with some recipes that go with FOOTBALL SEASON! I know the next few weeks are going busy for everyone with BACK TO SCHOOL MEETINGS, FOOTBALL SEASON AND LET’S NOT FORGET HAVE ONE MORE HOLIDAY TO PACK IN—LABOR DAY!

I get so excited at this time of year! Must say my most favorite season because you know FALL IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER! Put me next to a body of water and light a big roaring fire and a little vino, and that is HEAVEN!
Heads Up-Don’t forget the Soiree Royale is on Monday, September 16th. Go out and get those tickets. Remember it is for a good cause and it is always great to see friends and make new friends.

If I had to wrap up how glorious I feel about FALL, it would be like “LICKING THE ICING OFF OF A CUPCAKE AND THEN LOOKING AT THE REMAINS AS A HEALTHY BREAKFAST MUFFIN!” A MOST WINNING COMBINATION!

Another HEADS-UP: KITCHEN WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, AUGUST 19TH. Helping an out-of-town friend celebrate a birthday! Will be back Tuesday, August 20th!

Have a safe and productive weekend!