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Get Ready for Soups and Ciders – It’s Officially Fall
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Change is good, right? Many say change is inevitable. And when the seasons change, the weather isn’t the only thing that changes. You may also notice a difference in food, clothing, routines, and activities. And after the hot days of summer, fall is often a welcomed change!
Here are some easy things you can do to embrace the fall season. Food
When it comes to food, fall is generally the season to pull out the recipes for warm, hearty soups and stews, and to replace your frozen concoctions with warm teas and hot apple cider.
Relish in the taste of seasonal vegetables and enjoy the robust flavors of roasted acorn and butternut squash. And don’t forget the pumpkin! For the home
Make some small changes to the decor in your home to celebrate the season. Change out your sofa pillows with some that have fall colors or themes.
Add a fall wreath to your front door.
Replace summer smelling candles for some with autumn fragrances such as apples and cinnamon. Or fill your home with the smell of autumn with a big pot of hot apple cider simmering on the stove. Activities
With the cooler temperatures, people still want to get outside and enjoy the cooler weather. Fun fall activities include:
Apple picking – We’re lucky in that apple picking is just a short drive away. And with those apples, you can bake my grandmother’s Apple Cake – a family favorite.*
Take in a nearby festival or chili cook off – Many metro areas hold festivals to celebrate the community and welcome the season.
It won’t be long before the greenery of summer will give way to the beautiful colors of fall. Take a hike or a drive and enjoy the scenery.
And for those sports fans, there’s always plenty of football!
Happy fall y’all!
*Nanny’s Apple Cake
Ingredients: 2 eggs 1 1/4 cup vegetable oil 3 cups all-purpose flour 3 cups chopped apples 1 cups sugar 1 cup brown sugar 2 tsp vanilla flavoring 1/4 tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp baking soda 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Directions
Beat eggs, add sugar, vanilla flavoring, and oil. Beat three minutes
Mix all dry ingredients together
Mix ingredients together -- the dry and the egg, sugar, and oil mixture
Add the chopped apples, then add chopped pecans - mix all ingredients thoroughly
Pour into a greased Bundt pan or cake pan
Bake at 350 degrees for one hour and 15 minutes or until cooked through
Top with a dusting of powdered sugar
Serve topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream and ENJOY!
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