Yummy Potato Soup!
This is one of my absolute favorite things to make for dinner in the fall and winter, especially when it is cold and rainy like it has been here for weeks!Potato Soupbag of red potatoesskim milk or almond/soy milkbutter/marg. bundle of green onions-choppedcup of carrots-sliced1/2-cup of celery-quarteredgarlic powderrosemaryparsleysalt/pepper to tasteOptional:  sour cream, cheddar cheese, bacon bits or sausage (quartered)  All of these are very good added into this soup!  Or you can follow the recipe above for a dairy free (using soy/almond) and vegan friendly bowl of soup! :)

Dark Chocolate Cranberry Almond Oatmeal Cookies!
Now, that's a mouth full!Trust me, once you taste these, you will have your mouth full!:)A friend of mine made these once and when I tried them, I immediately had a new favorite healthy indulgence.  I took her base recipe and made a few adjustments to suit my own tastes and now I am going to share with you!  You'll thank me.....I think you will anyway...you'll definitely want to.....which, in that case, you should!  Leave me a comment and show some love people!  ;)Dark Chocolate Cranberry Almond Oatmeal Cookies!!!1 cup unbleached flour1 cup whole wheat flour1/2 cup quick cooking oats1 tsp baking so

The World is His Canvas.....
I am always amazed at the beauty that we get to enjoy everyday....especially in the fall months.  I love the crisp air and the cool breeze, but most of all, I LOVE the colors of the leaves.Just think about it for a second.  God, the Creator of the universe, created not just one or two different types of trees, but countless varieties of them!  And he created them in such a way that they too display His glory, beauty and workmanship....in so many ways.  The way I love the most is this.....

Halloween.....
...not so much.Candy Corn..........VERY MUCH!Nothing fancy, but super fun and tasty! We pop a big bowl of corn on the stove, melt a little butter, sprinkle a little sea salt and pour in the Candy Corn!!!!  Viola!  Fun and delicious fall treat- sweet and salty.......yummy! ;)

Happy Fall......
.....so let all things pumpkin begin baking in my oven!!!! ;)I am about to share a wonderfully tasty and healthy pumpkin bread recipe with all of you!!!  I know....you are very welcome!Pumpkin Flax Bread2 T flax seed meal6 T water1 1/2 cups sugar1 cup canned pumpkin1/2 cup applesauce1 1/3 cups all purpose flour1/3 cup whole wheat pastry flour (i use just plain whole wheat flour)1 t baking soda1 t cinnamon3/4 t salt1/2 t baking powder1/2 t ground nutmeg1/4 t ground clovesDirections:1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease one 9x5 loaf pan.2. Whisk tog