Good morning! Happy weekend, do you have big plans? I am so excited because my mom is coming to visit and we have lots of plans.
One of our plans is firming up the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday menu and I have this Creamy Macaroni and Cheese Casserole from Spending with Pennies on my list of recipes to make in the days leading up to Christmas after a day out shopping.
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My favorite foods on Thanksgiving day are pumpkin pie, mashed potatoes and yeast rolls. I cannot wait to make these Homemade Dinner Rolls from Living Sweet Moments. I think I might have a trial run this weekend.
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| EAB Design |
This weekend is my birthday and instead of making a cake I am making a pumpkin pie which as I mentioned before is my favorite pie. I might even try out this beautiful pie crust design from EAB Design.
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| Butternut Squash Gallette |
If you like butternut squash than you will love these 24 Recipes for everything from soup, salads and more.
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I am fascinated with history and castles. This week Joni at Cote de Texas wrote a fabulous post about a Medieval castle that is being built in France using only the tools, materials and techniques used in the Middle Ages. It really is an amazing project.
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| Image from The National Trust |
Speaking of castles, are you familiar with The National Trust in the UK? It is a charity founded in 1895 to protect not only castles, but coastlines, art, forests and more. It is an amazing charity that preserves history for the future generations. Although I have visited many National Trust properties while visiting the UK, I have yet to have the pleasure of staying in one of their properties, have you ever stayed in one?
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If you love English country cottages you will love this one owned by Paolo Moschino and Philip Vergeylen featured in the UK House and Garden Magazine, it is fabulous.
I found these articles: The Value of Second Guessing and Why We Pretend to Know Things interesting.
Just in case you are a fan and missed it, HERE is Oprah’s List of Favorite Things for 2017.
I hope that you have a wonderful weekend.
Please share any books, recipe, movies, etc that you found this week. I love hearing about them as do my readers. Thank you for sharing.
Friday Favorites No. 561 from Smitten Kitchen, Minimalist Baker, The Curious Plate, Proper Foodie and more
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Friday Favorites No. 559 from The Endless Meal, Bev Cooks, Simply Delicious and more.
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Enjoy your visit with your mother.
I have the same list of favorites, though I'd probably add dressing. Happy Birthday and enjoy your time with your mom!
Brenda
Great links, Elizabeth. I sent your link to my hubby and asked him to make me the butternut squash gallette. Have a good weekend.
Really a great post! And, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU !!!
I love Pumpkin Chiffon Pie, I always make 2 at Thanksgiving because 1 is never enough for everyone to have seconds. Whipped Cream on Top, of course !!! Happy Birthday, AGAIN. XX'S