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Hi Reader,

As soon as the weather starts cooling in the fall I want to start baking. (Well, and using up the rest of the green tomatoes using some of these recipes that are 20% off through the 25th! -discount applied at checkout)

There's just something about the cozy fall vibes that make me want to add some delicious smells to the house after a summer of cool foods and open windows.

So I pull out my summer neglected sourdough starter and attempt to wake it up in my cold kitchen. (I know people talk about how easy sourdough is to grow in the summer when it's hot, but I have no interest in it then. 😂) While I'm waiting on it, I make yeast breads, muffins, and sourdough discard recipes.

What about you? The thing I love about baking, besides the smell and eating it, is that even in an empty nest household you can bake up a batch of something good and freeze it and it will be just as good a month or two later. Or gift baked goods to family or neighbors. Or of course make a half recipe. Options!

Do you have any favorite things to bake in the fall? I'm sharing a few of mine below if you'd like some ideas.😀

Favorite Things to Bake in the Fall

• Zucchini Cinnamon Freezer Muffins (using the last of the zucchini to make these - freeze the dough in muffin shapes and bake fresh when you want!)
• Sourdough recipes, including tips to grow and use your starter
• Easy Apple Crumble Recipe (with Big Crumb Topping)
• Moist Double Apple Scones with Caramel Glaze
• Quick & Tender Homemade Hamburger Buns or Breadsticks (for when you want a yeast bread fast!)

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From The Blog

Fudgy Zucchini Cookies Here's another delicious way to use up the last of the zucchini! With a brownie-like texture, whole wheat and lower sugar the zucchini is just a bonus! ​ RECIPE HERE! ​

Make the BEST Ranch Dressing in 5 Minutes The reviews on this don't lie - it's the best and WAY better than store bought (plus better for you and costs less)! This doesn't use mayo, either. ​ RECIPE HERE! ​

A Few More Things

A few months ago I challenged you to give up the dishwasher gels and pods and go back to powdered detergent to save money (because you can use less) and lessen the use of plastics with pods. So I had to share this article from Wirecutter that mentions that powdered detergent - even the lowest performing generic brands - performed better than any gel or liquid. Now, the article says that powder-based pods are good, but you know I don't think that, lol. But it's just one more reason to go back to good old powdered dishwasher detergent - save $, better for the environment (especially when it comes in a cardboard box), and now better performance!

I just recently learned about these paintable electrical wall plates that go directly on top of normal two-hole outlet. I'm thrilled I can finally paint the white outlet dark green like the rest of our kitchen island!! No painting over the prong parts and then having them chip with use. I love simple solutions like this.💜

Having a pear-shape has meant finding jeans where the waist doesn't gap is a challenge. I recently tried a couple of Old Navy Curvy Jeans and I can report they fit beautifully in the hips AND the waist! I got the OG Curvy Loose (in brown - love!), and the OG Curvy Straight Ankle and I'm keeping both. That's a first in a long time. 👏 If you have a shape like mine, I encourage you to check them out!

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Thanks for reading along! I hope you have a wonderful week!

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PS- Don't forget to take advantage of the 20% off Green Tomatoes Recipe eCookbook through 10/25!! (discount automatically applied at checkout)

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