October 8, 2010

Baking, Cooking & Puttering

The Joys of  Fall

007 Hello Everyone, I hope you are enjoying this lovely and refreshing weather. It was a long, hot summer in Florida and this is such a blessed change. Love it!

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I have set aside this afternoon to bake and cook….yes, I am one of those people who actually enjoy it. Baking, especially, relaxes me. And, the wonderful scents wafting through the house are divine. I think I will make the two recipes that you see above from the newest Autumn Gooseberry cookbook.

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I am making lasagna for dinner with hot buttered bread and a big green salad. I know this will put a huge smile on my hubs face. :-) He thinks we are eating out. (*wink*)

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I wanted to show you the latest candle topper I found. It is all about Fall, of course.

I’m starting to think about Halloween decorating. How about you? Sometimes I do a huge spider web on the front window with a heavy, heavy thread but it takes several hours. The little kids just love it.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend and have wonderful weather.

Barb

Posted by Barb~Bella Vista at 11:59 AM
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40 comments:

  1. I just adore your sugar and floor canisters. You have just a beautiful and elegant way of decorating...it just spells...HOME! Enjoy your day of baking. I know your husband will enjoy his evening of munching. Have a wonderful weekend Barb.

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  2. HI Barb,

    I so love fall too! And your decorations are so pretty! I adore the glass canisters too, I've always loved the tea cup idea :) I don't do very much in the way of fall decorations, just some fresh white pumpkins scattered on the mantel and I change around the house and bring out the warmer items and colors. I love candles in the fall and so lighting them through out the house is a favorite of mine, especially the cookie and pie scented ones :) Yum :)

    Happy Fall to you!

    Hugs, Cynthia

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  3. Happy Autumn, Barb! Lovely! I love how you used apothecary jars for storing flour and sugar. Love the basket too!...Christine

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  4. Dinner sounds wonderful Barb! I know what you mean because I love baking and it is definitely my happy place. Making bread is especially relaxing for me. I love to spend hours in the kitchen baking.

    I have not been much on decorating for Halloween, but I actually put out a couple of simple things this year that I found tucked in with some fall decorations.

    I hope you have a fabulous weekend!

    ~ Tracy

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  5. I absolutely LOVE your apothecary jars in the first picture! What a beautiful idea to use them as canisters--and the green cups as scoops are brilliant!

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  6. I just love your glass flour and sugar containers. What a clever and brillant ideal! Love the green mugs as scoops!
    Beautiful~

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  7. Barb,

    You have inspired me to do some baking. I'm thinking about a spice cake with cream cheese icing. Nothing says fall to me like a slice of spice cake and a fresh cup of coffee. Bet my sweet hubby would enjoy that too.

    Enjoy your day.

    Kathy

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  8. Dearest Barbara,
    First I must say, I just love your photographs! You are blog-candy worthy my dear lady!! :o) Your house must smell divine & sweet Ron will be in heaven w/his dinner tonight. I'd say that what you're making is BETTER than eating out! Enjoy!

    Have a wonderful, Fallish weekend.
    Hugs,
    Mardell

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  9. You've made me want to peel some apples and bake! Love the candle topper!

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  10. Those recipes look yummy. ~Alana~

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  11. Great minds think alike: I made a delectable spice cake last night with a rich, maple buttercream frosting - from scratch!

    This weekend we're decorating for Halloween outside; visiting an apple orchard to pick our own apples (to make chocolate caramel apples!) and take a hayride; and going to a fall party to carve pumpkins! LOVE this time of year!

    Enjoy your baking blitz and have a blessed, joyful weekend!

    Judy@cutest-little-things

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  12. Happy Fall! I seen that little Raven peeking out beside that pumpkin patch candle. I also like your jars. You decorate so pretty!

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  13. What a great way to display the necessities...well for us bakers. Love the look!

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  14. Well Barb I don't know about your hubs but I will be there shortly...:)
    Have a beautiful weekend!
    Tina xo

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  15. You have such a beautiful style!!!! Love those jars. I just got one and have a mix of leaf scatters, acorns and mini piecones in it for Fall. XO, Pinky

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  16. I bet it smells heavenly, Barb. Enjoy your day! Patty

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  17. Lasagna sounds perfect! I have a loaf of bread in the oven...too bad we don't live closer. :(

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  18. Barb,
    Baking sounds so divine for the weekend! Thank you for reminding me of the joy of baking this time of year!
    Halloween decorating here consist of a bowl of candy at the front door! HA! Keep your inspiring posts coming!
    Fondly,
    Pat
    P.S. Thank you for changing your Post A Comment. . .I couldn't respond through the live feed!

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  19. Dinner sounds so good! I rarely ever bake - don't need the goodies sitting around. :D
    Enjoy your weekend.

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  20. Your home always looks so bright and fresh! I still don't have a Fall cookbook! You'll have to let us know if you like this new one best! ♥ Enjoy your weekend! We'll be there soon! ♥

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  21. Miss Barb,
    You are so right! This summer has been unbearable. I've seen people out all week with the lovely temps. My favorite part with the cooler temps is seeing the clear blue skies without a cloud in the sky. I hope this weather last for a while. It's refreshing! Even my kitty and dog are frisky and enjoying being outside.
    Hugs,
    LaDonna

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  22. Today I cleaned and decorated just a bit while Chelsea made a wonderful pumpkin pie and the lasagna. I was totally planning on making the lasagna myself...but...with someone so willing and eager it only seemed right to let her do it.

    I am sure your husband was very thrilled to enjoy your lasagna and baked treats.

    Becky K.

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  23. Nice decorations for the fall....love the way you have used your jars for canisters...can't beat that. Trish

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  24. Lovely... Wish I were there...

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  25. Good Morning Barb!! Oh those recipes look good!!.. But the lasagna is sounding even better! I've been craving it for weeks, and just haven't found the right time to make it yet. (I want to plan a night when Dear Daughter can have some too!) For today, once I break away from my crochet projects, I think I'll be trying out a pumpkin muffin recipe!.. Have a wonderful weekend! ~tina

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  26. Hi Barb!

    I love to bake too, the stress just melts away!
    This recipe looks yummy! Enjoy!!

    Debbie

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  27. I love Fall. I just keep adding decorations. I keep saying that I am done, but then I put something else out.....I love the pics of the apothecary jars with the flour and sugar....very neat idea!

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  28. Oh my taste buds are just screaming for lasagna and I wont be able to quiet them down until they have some...guess I better do my 3 mile walk before I give in and order out! Beautiful photos.

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  29. Lasagna! What time do we eat?

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  30. Trying new recipes is great fun. I like those Gooseberry cookbooks too.

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  31. Hi sweet Barb, I can practically smell the wonderful aroma coming from your kitchen!! So glad the weather has cooled off for you there! Cooler weather can be such great inspiration for baking! I'm thinking about making some banana nut bread or pumpkin muffins!! But tonight were are going out for chinese for my birthday, but lasagne sound yummy too!!

    Love how you used the apothecary jars as canisters for your flour and sugar too! Great idea and so pretty!!

    Have a wonderful Sunday!
    Love and Hugs, Sherri

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  32. Your menu sounds wonderful and I'm sure hubby loved it. I can almost smell the aroma wafting in the air.

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  33. Loving those jars..and I must say beautiful photos. Thank you for the tips. Linda

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  34. It all sounds wonderful - and delicious.

    I love your tiered basket.

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  35. I have to say first of all that I LOVE LOVE LOVE the green cups in the jars. You have such a way of creating something decorative out of everyday items. Your lasagna sounds delish, I happen to love lasagna and can make a pretty decent one. The idea of fresh bread makes me want to bake. I love the smell of fresh bread in the house. Beautiful post.

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  36. Yummy Barb, can I come over for dinner? :-) So happy you're enjoying some cooler weather. Over at my end, it has been a little crazy...Some days super hot, others cooler. Hope to see more and more of those cooler days soon. Wishing you a wonderful autumn day my dear friend.

    Hugs and Kisses,
    ♥Ana

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  37. Barb,

    I love the smells that come out my kitchen on those days I devote to cooking. The candle topper is pretty.

    Have a great day!

    Carol

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  38. OK, time to come out of the kitchen! We miss your posts! :)

    Thanks for stopping by my blog! I hope all is well!

    Judy@cutest-little-things

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  39. Oh Barb, I could use your help around here getting my place ready for FALL! I have done nothing but will perhaps head to the attic today! Have a blessed day and I am sure you are making something yummy or beautiful! HUGS!

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  40. I love those Gooseberry Patch cookbooks. I've found that the recipes are all good. I've started to decorate for fall, not Halloween yet. I need to get busy!

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Barb ♥

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