The leaves have begun to sport their autumn colors.
Mornings now are quite chilly. The furnace hasn't been turned on yet, although it won't be long I'm sure.
One morning this week I sat out on the patio hoping to see a hummingbird visit the freshly filled feeder.
Never saw a one :(
It seems like only a week ago there were many.
I'll be keeping an eye out, but I fear they have begun their migration.
On that note, have you seen the David Attenborough documentary on hummingbirds? Fascinating!
If that is of interest to you, check it out here.
Our next door neighbors just let us know that they are putting their house up for sale. I will really hate to see them go as they have been such wonderful neighbors. We moved in within weeks of each other and have enjoyed getting to know them. Anyhow, she asked if I might be interested in her Kitchen Aid mixer. I have been on the fence for many years about purchasing one. Two things stopped me...
1). I wasn't sure I would use it enough to warrant the price.
2). (Don't laugh). I could never decide on a color and I was afraid I would wish I had gone with a different choice.
Through the years it just seemed easier to avoid that decision altogether. Ha!
So, now that I don't bake nearly as much as I once did, this beautiful mixer falls into my kitchen.
I know for a fact I would not have picked this brown color even though it is a pretty choice.
When I saw it I instantly thought it needed to be decorated for the fall season. I tucked into a corner and nestled a couple of autumn themed garlands around it.
Once that was done, it was time to test it out.
Fall always puts me in the mood for Soft Ginger Cookies.
Having never used a stand mixer, I consulted the manual and got busy.
Soon the kitchen was filled with the sweet scent of cinnamon, ginger and cloves. Yum!
I fixed up a plate to take to our neighborhood Mexican Train night.
A small way to share the generosity of this gift.
With the holiday season approaching, I expect to be getting a lot of use out of it. Tell me, do you use a stand mixer? If so, what are your favorite things to make with it. I'm thinking it could really come in handy for mashed potatoes.
The recipe I use.
Wishing a very Happy Thanksgiving to my Canadian readers.
I imagine your kitchens will be seeing a lot of action in the coming days.
