Happy Thanksgiving!

I know I'm coming in a bit late but I hope everyone had a blessed Thanksgiving and spent it with all the people that you hold dear.Ours was good,different this year but good.
It's been a very trying year for me and my family but I am blessed in so many ways.

I can not believe that Christmas is less than 1 month away!I have ALOT to do!

I plan on spending this evening watching some Christmas movies on the Hallmark channel and possibly eating the last of the pecan pie.I love this time of year!

~Tuscan chicken YUM!

It's been a long time since I made this chicken recipe and I forgot how GREAT it turns out without all that much work.YUM!

Tuscan Chicken~



1 Whole fryer chicken or boneless breasts


3 TBSP olive oil


2 TBSP Herbs De Provence (in the spice section at store)


2 TBSP Grey Poupon




Rub chicken with olive oil,rub the seasoning in making sure to coat evenly,add grey poupon and spread all over the chicken


Place on roasting pan (preferably on a rack) for 1 hour at 400 degrees,about 45 min for boneless breasts.




Crispy outside, moist with great flavor and Super EASY!

Simple Womans Daybook

Wow,it's chilly here!It feels more like late November than mid October.It's like we skipped from hot weather to cold overnight!
I've enjoyed breaking out the warmer quilts,sweaters, and crock-pot this week to make a few cozy up meals,pot roast,mac n cheese w/ham,chili.I also pulled out the bread machine and fired it up this morning,the house smells so good!
I haven't done this in awhile so today seemed to be agood day for it.................

My Daybook for Thursday October 15th 2009

Outside my window... gloomy,windy,and chilly
I am thinking... I need to get so much done
I am thankful for... my dad who turned 88 yesterday
From the kitchen... bread!
I am wearing... red sweater and black pants
I am creating... nothing really right now
I am going...to pick up my daughter from choir and to the store later
I am reading...nothing right now
I am hoping...to be able to take the kids to the Pumkin patch this weekend
I am hearing...the kids
Around the house.....kids playing,dog sleeping,the usual
One of my favorite things right now.......Reese Whitherspoons new fragrance for Avon,got a sample in the mail and it's just so romantic and pretty.

Well,that's it for today.I'm really hoping the weather improves a bit of the kids are going to need winter coats on trick or treat night!

Visit Biltmore ~ Fall at Biltmore.

CLICK~
Visit Biltmore - Calendar - Fall at Biltmore


I have always wanted to visit The Biltmore and this time of year would be incredible.
The rustic dinner by the fire sounds dreamy!

http://www.romanticasheville.com/#

http://www.exploreasheville.com/index.aspx#

Wouldn't this be a lovely place to stay while visiting?I doubt they would like to see my and my 7 kids come to the door but hey a girl can dream right??!!;p
http://www.biltmorevillageinn.com/photos.html

Happy Fall Y'all!!!

It's official folks.The 1st day of Autumn has arrived.Bring on the pumpkins and scarecrows!!

Fall Recipe and ramblings~

I just got this recipe in my e-mail from "Gooseberry Patch".It sounds sooo good.I made crock pot applesauce and apple butter last year and the kids loved it!
I've never put the pumpkin pie spice in the apple sauce before so that's something new.Sounds yummy!
Spiced Applesauce~
Enjoy this recipe from Autumn with Family & Friends

8 Golden Delicious apples, cored, peeled and cubed
1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
1/2 c. water
1 t. pumpkin pie spice

Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker; stir to mix. Cover and cook on low setting for 8 to 10 hours, or on high setting for 3 to 4 hours. When done, stir with a wooden spoon. Gently crush applesauce against side of slow cooker to desired consistency. Makes 8 to 10 servings.


I absolutely love The Gooseberry Patch cookbooks.I think "Autumn in the Country" is my favorite but I haven't seen this new one yet.



I've been slowly putting all my fall decorations out over the last week or so.I just love the warm colors and how cozy it makes the house feel.I've even seen pumpkins out on porches already!My mother-in-law grew some in her garden this year so I'm hoping to grab some of those soon.
I just can't believe we're half way through September already!I really want to try to slow down and enjoy the season with the kids this year,it seems to go by so quickly and then the rush of the Thanksgiving/Christmas season is upon us.
I've been doing alot of praying lately about helping me to live more in the moment and enjoy the time right here and now.It seems I'm always thinking about the past or worried about what is coming so Yes,I need to work on that!
I found this prayer that I thought was quite appropriate................


Blessing Prayer of Autumn~
Wind of Heaven,

May we listen to your Spirit moving in the air of Autumn:

A season of transition, a season of change;

A season of harvest, a bounty of goodness;

A season of mystery, of dying and letting go;

A season of trust, of new life being promised again.

May we take time to find moments of quiet in our life.

May we be inspired to pay closer attention.

Spirit of the Earth,

May beauty emerge within us.

May the vivid colors of our gifts come into view.

May the branches of our souls reveal our essential core of goodness.

O Great Spirit of Autumn,

Grant us courage to live your wisdom and witness your beauty.

May we fall into the mystery and step forward in trust.

May we discover moments of rest and a harvest of nourishment.

Great Spirit of Autumn,

Wind of Heaven,

Spirit of the Earth,

Thank you for the blessing of this day. Amen.
Denise Pyles, M.Div.~


Beautiful.....................

Fall is almost here!

Courtesy of "Southern Living" magazine~

http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid37836805001?bclid=37873505001&bctid=37906218001