October Things

This time of year is so interesting here. It's was into the 90's over the weekend, but down to the 60's at night. Some fall weather sounds so lovely! I think we're getting more fall-like temps this week which I'm looking forward to. 

I made this surprisingly tasty meal (click link to be taken to the recipe) this week I wanted to share with you, even though my pictures don't make it look appetizing. 

Baked butternut squash (I think this was my very first butternut squash experience?! I was impressed with it. It really seemed like potatoes to me.).

Garbanzo beans with tahini and seasonings

Mixed together. It's way better than it looks. The recipe also had onions in it and fresh parsley I think. Those things would add variety to it, but I recommend giving it a try. Even as a tasty side to your meal. 

I got to hold a sweet friend's baby last week. Melted my heart. All babies do - they're so small every time and holding them is just the sweetest thing. Life seems to be put into perspective a bit when you're holding precious cargo :)

 I had extra veggies from our produce co-op last week I didn't know what to do with. I googled zucchini recipe, and thought I'd try sautéing them. They were so good! Why haven't I done that before? They soak up the flavors so nicely. I flavored them with salt, pepper, garlic powder and cumin. We had them with cumin chicken and enjoyed it. 

Mr. Ranger has been under the weather for a few days which breaks my puppy mama heart. We got some pumpkin for him and he scarfed it with his food (which he hadn't been eating much of his food since he got sick), so hopefully he's on the mend. I've been getting extra cuddles in the mean time. 

I ate a delicious brunch at Brewed on Saturday with great company {one was a friend I met at the flourish retreat!:)}. This place was so cute - the atmosphere was so fun and the food was so good! 

Here was my brunch. So delicious. 

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