Bring on the Fall! The weather hasn’t changed that much from last week, but the feel in my kitchen certainly has. Earlier this week I made some of these: some friends and some little misters in our home devoured these.
They are all gone.
I had never made a snickerdoodle until I lived with one of the girls I discipled (while she was in college). She loved snickerdoodles. And the fun thing is – that as I read the directions, I read them wrong, and it turned out I like it better and now this recipe is my tried and true snickerdoodle. Snickerdoodles are so easy and if done right they are perfectly soft and chewy for days. We just had the last of these at lunch and they were still chewy. Success!
And seriously – one of the things that can make any bad day better for me is buttercream. I love it – a true Hero! 🙂 But, it is also a bear to get perfect. If you get your butter too soft – forget it. I think I added too much pumpkin to mine trying to achieve the perfect pumpkin flavor – but below I’ve changed the recipe some. I hope yours turns out better than mine.
Having children in the house, I have a love relationship with Dr. Seuss. The whimsical poet author master who is unlock any other. We have the books and there is a clock in our younger sons room with the Oh the Places You’ll Go Theme. Now, the theme has entered my kitchen.
We had some of Eric’s family stop by for a visit on Friday afternoon and I wanted to make something low-key but delicious and filling, because who wants to send away house guests with an empty stomach – about the brave ATL Labor Day Wknd traffic and the ATL airport. Not me!
Green Eggs & Ham Quiche
Recipe Type: Brunch
Cuisine: Eggs
Author: The Charming South Kitchen
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Serves: 4-6
Colorful and savory quiche
Ingredients
2 T evoo
1 onion, chopped,
1 cup chopped broccoli
1 cup quartered zucchini
1/4 lb chopped black forest ham
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp kosher salt
1 1/2 cup whole milk
7 eggs
1 deep dish pie crust
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350.
Bake the pie crust for about 15 minutes in the oven. Set aside to cool.
Saute the onion, ham, and vegetables for about 5 minutes in the evoo.
Add seasonings.
In another bowl, combine the milk, eggs, and cheese.
Combine with vegetable mixture.
Pour in pie crust. You’ll have extra and with that I make mini frittatas (and bake for 35 minutes)
Bake quiche for about 45-50 minutes or until middle of quiche is set.
I love a new month! Bring on September, new menus, new pictures, new reading challenges, new weight challenges, new friends, new adventures. Prime word is NEW!
This month we are going on vacation to a place we both vacationed as children with our families of origin and now we get to introduce our boys to the joy of Vogel State Park. Our older boy turns two so get ready for birthday blogs. Its fun! So, let’s get going!
Having a freezer meal party (pictures forthcoming) and am bringing chicken rice broccoli cheese casserole. Recipe forthcoming
Snickerdoodle Cookie Sandwiches with Spiced Pumpkin Buttercream – recipe forthcoming
I can count a few years since being a believer (as an adult) where Sundays were partially for church and partially for resting and chilling. Some of those years were during my time in Louisville. I worked at Southern Seminary and went to a church (mostly) that met at night. So, during the day, I could enjoy a day where I didn’t have to rush out the door and get ready.
I enjoyed a meal.
I went for a run.
I went to the farmers market.
I watched football.
All of these good things that God gives us to enjoy.
Then I prepared myself for worship. I loved ending my day like that – singing, hearing the Word preached. They were good days.
I’m very excited that the NCAA is back in full swing. I am definitely a Gator girl even though I’ve lived in 3 different football/basketball states since: NC (I love the Tarheels though), KY (only good thing about Louisville and UK was UofL’s head coach was Charlie Strong, but even he got smart and left for Texas), and now GA. I’d also have to admit if there was one SEC school that I could cheer for other than Florida it would be UGA – and that should make my FIL very happy). But, GO GATORS! Now, onto more important things…
Maybe you aren’t into football like I am, so here are some things you can do during the games, or you can do them and watch like I do – great multitasking.
BBQ chicken is usually for the summer – but now that we are moving into the fall and you might just need some food for a football party of something…make this to continue the summer
This was an amazing article in the NYT and we actually did this for our honeymoon. Yes, almost 3 years ago, we took a road trip up the East Coast that the final turn around spot was PEI. A dream come true. And I loved falling in love with Lucy Maud Montgomery more than her beloved Anne. You must go if you’ve never been.
Little known fact about me is that I adore US History. I wanted to be a high school history teacher because I had a high school history teacher who was an amazing teacher. So, I want to read more on the subject. Add something to my reading list besides Christian books.
When I was growing up I loved the cookies in the mall and the little stand in most malls that served Orange Julius drinks. I want to make my own. I’ve found a few recipes but will try this one this week
I have a journal that I want to use to write down food memories for our boys – so they will hopefully learn to love to cook and enjoy food and family around a table just like I do. One of the first chefs I learned to love was Sara Moulton and here is some of her words on the subject.
I’ve been thrilled with the depth, applicability, and pastoral heart of our pastor here in the ATL metro area – in his sermons that is. He was talking about friendship within the body of Christ this morning and then I just read a great blog post by a friend of mine on the very subject. Live authentic community with others. Believe me, it makes a huge difference in your life.
