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WHAT’S FOR DINNER | WEEKLY MEAL IDEAS

10/29/2023

Happy almost Halloween! Unfortunately the cold weather is already here so there are going to be some chilly trick-or-treaters. A perk of being empty-nesters is we can stay warm inside waiting for the doorbell to ring while yummy chicken tortilla soup cooks on the stove. I may or may not sneak a few pieces of candy for dessert. Stay warm out there if you’ll be out and about. Here’s what we’re having for dinner this week: MONDAYBrisketGreen Bean Casserole TUESDAYChicken Tortilla SoupPumpkin Bread WEDNESDAYProsciutto & Cheese TortelloniButtered Peas THURSDAYEnchilada CasseroleAir Fryer Sweet Potato Fries FRIDAYOven Roasted Chicken & Potatoes

BLAKE SKELTON | FALL BACK PATIO

Blake Skelton has really been enjoying the new back patio. Maybe even more than us. It’s the perfect place...

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HALLOWEEN JACK-O-LANTERN FOCACCIA BREAD

Focaccia bread but make it Halloween. I shared an easy focaccia bread recipe HERE awhile back. This time I...

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BLAKE SKELTON | HALLOWEEN PUMPKIN CARVING

10/28/2023

It’s almost Halloween! That means it’s time to carve pumpkins. Blake Skelton wanted to take a stab at it. What did Blake Skelton say when we told him to be careful? “I’m bone to be wild.” He’s not afraid of the guts even though Blake has none himself. He saved the seeds for me so I can plant them next year. Ta-dah! Blake’s masterpiece. It looks perfect on the potting bench. Blake says it’s a self portrait. Do you see the resemblance?

BLAKE SKELTON | ACHING BONES

Poor Blake Skelton is having a rough day after yesterday’s manual labor of raking leaves. Do you know what...

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BLAKE SKELTON | LEAVES FALL

Look! Blake Skelton is actually doing manual labor. He’s reluctantly raking leaves. Do you know why Blake Skelton tries...

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BLAKE SKELTON | IF THE BROOM FITS

10/25/2023

Blake Skelton appears to have stumbled upon a witch’s lair. When in Rome… What’s it going to hurt to try on a few things? The black broom seems to be a good fit. Hmmm. What’s going on here? Blake should probably skedaddle while he can before he becomes another toad by the cauldron. Yet another use for sticks this Halloween. DIY witch’s brooms are actually very simple to make. I thought it would be cute to make several variations and display them on this picture shelf. Brooms from left to right 1. Grapevine Broom from Grandin Road (currently sold out for Halloween 2023) // 2. Raffia broom made with a bamboo stick from my DIY garden trellises. // 3. Black broom purchased from Home Goods, took apart and added grapevine to the middle to make it more full then reassembled. // 4. Grass broom made from cuttings of pampas...