Stay safe. Stay well. If you haven't already, please vote. Think of those affected by wildfire and storms and do what you can to help. Oh yeah -- did you remember to "fall back" your clocks last night? Most of all, may you in the midst of all that is going on, find a pinch of joy. Thanks for stopping by to share your awesomeness! Featured from last week: Cincy Shopper - Maraschino Cherry Blossom Cookies Not Just a Housewife - Preparing Your Yard for Fall Jodie Fitz - Making Memories Together: Monster Pizzas Must Have Mom - Halloween Rice Krispie Bar Monster Treats Ann's Entitled Life - Cranberry Walnut Jello Hello Sewing - DIY Neck Warmer Pattern Bird's Party - Cupcake with Fondant Ghost Topper Walking on Sunshine - Beef Barley Soup Little Frugal Homestead - ... [Read More]
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Would you like a haircut appointment? said the text. ASAP, I replied. Saturday, 9:45 came the return text. YAY! My before lockdown haircut grew for 3 months plus before I could get a cut, followed by an appointment for six weeks later. The day before that appointment Maggie had to go on bed rest. So its been another 3 months -- and a healthy baby girl -- later. So yesterday morning I showed up at the salon at 9:45--only to have Maggie point out that the word following Saturday said Halloween. I was a whole week early!!! Thankfully the stranger who was waiting for her hair to process, told Maggie to go ahead. If you have short hair that grows fast you know how much that means. So thank you, Maggie, and thank you, kind stranger. And -- just a reminder -- NEXT Saturday is ... [Read More]
Shrunken Potato Heads
Halloween has always been Bytes favorite holiday. And these were fun and so easy to make - just his style. Shrunken Potato Heads are perfect for a Halloween themed gathering to eat, drink, and be scary! A few minutes of prep and the oven does the rest. Gather the number of potatoes you need and scrub well. You'll need a melon ball cutter and a sharp knife. Use your imagination to create faces using the melon ball cutter and knife. And any other tool you conjure up! Place in oven preheated to 350 degrees. Put the potatoes directly on the rack so the hot oven can do it's work. No oil or anything else on the potato skin. Bake for 45-60 minutes, depending on the size of the potatoes you chose and how crispy/wrinkly you want the potato. A fork will easily pierce the ... [Read More]
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Cleaned the garden, emptied the flower pots and put them in the shed, fertilized the lawn, swept the deck and tucked things away from wind and weather. Then took the rest of the week to just enjoy the season. I hope you've found some time to recharge and prepare for the coming season. Thanks for stopping by to share your awesome posts!! Featured from last week: Chasing My Life - Baked Ricotta Dip Lou Lou Girls - Teething Tips She Saved - Tootsie Pop Spiders Savory Table - Cheese and Potato Stuffed Pork Chops Miz Helen's Country Cottage - Oktoberfest Pie Fresh Vintage by Lisa S - Apple Pumpkin Butter Fluster Buster - 20 Ways to Naturally Relieve a Headache The Little Yellow Cornerstore - A Ghostly Gathering of Friends Living on Cloud Nine - Our Fall Porch Grab a ... [Read More]
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I saw a question the other day that spurred me into action. What is the one thing you can do to make your home a place you'll really enjoy being? Especially appropriate since winter is coming -- and the covid numbers are increasing again. Two things immediately sprang to mind. Get permanent window treatments for the big living room window. And find someone to do whatever is needed to the gas fireplace so we can actually use it. We are waiting for callbacks but the projects are started. May you find inspiration for whatever you need in your life! Thanks for stopping by to share your awesome posts. Featured from last week: Lalka Crochet - Barty Bear Blessed Simplicity -- Adopt Through Foster Care Simply Beautiful by Angela - Dollar Store Sweater Pumpkins She Saved - ... [Read More]
Bacon Wrapped Bourbon Mustard Pork Loin
Bacon brings this pork loin roast to a whole 'nother level. It's natural saltiness and smokiness adds complexity to the spicy kick of the bourbon mustard. The mustard brand used in this recipe (Stoneridge) has some crushed seeds in the mix which adds more kick and a bit of texture. I chose a thick cut bacon. Each slice is twice as thick as a standard slice of bacon --- mmmore bacon flavor and it will hold its shape better through cooking and slicing. I also precooked the bacon for a couple of minutes to give it a richer color. You don't want to fully cook the bacon because the remaining bacon fat will baste the pork loin as it cooks, keeping it juicy and tender. Don't forget to remove the toothpicks before serving! Bacon Wrapped Bourbon Mustard Pork Loin Print ... [Read More]
