(My front door)How disappointed I was today when I went to the garden center to look for old fashioned shrub roses on clearance. I guess I got there a little too late, because they were all sold out of them. I usually buy my roses around this time, because you can purchase them for next to nothing.
Instead I ended up buying a bunch of pretty Indian corn for my door, a sugar pumpkin to bake for dinner tonight and 1 candy apple for each of my kids. At least they'll be very excited to have a sweet treat for snack this afternoon.
Bonsoir, ma chère Lydia,
ReplyDeleteI love the new look of your blog with its autumnal heading and the black background.
Your red door with the corn decoration is very aesthetic.
Wishing you a peaceful evening,
Eva
Hello Eva,
ReplyDeleteThank you. I'm happy you like my new blog look.
I love indian corn. It's so pretty and colorful.
Have a great evening,
Lydia
I love indian corn. I was thinking I should try to get some tomorrow at the market. How do you bake your sugar pumpkin? I've done lots of squash but never pumpkin. Is it about the same way? I'm so glad you are back I missed you.
ReplyDeleteHello Judy,
ReplyDeleteThank you!
I like to cut the stem like I'm making a jack-o-lantern. I clean out the seeds and set them aside for roasting.
I then place the top back on the pumpkin, rap it in tin foil and place it on a flat baking sheet.
I bake it in a 450 degree oven til it's soft.
After it's done, I scoop out the flesh and place it in a frying pan with olive oil and minced garlic. I add differnt spices to it depending on what my taste buds are in the mood for.
Tonight I added honey, termarac, cumin, sea salt, black pepper and curry powder to it. I placed the cooked pumpkin in a pan, along with the spices and cooked it over medium heat for about 15 minutes. I then added tofu and threw it over brown rice.
My husband and kids like pumpkin with brown sugar, butter, and salt and pepper.
I hope this helped you out some.
Have a great evening,
Lydia
Ive never seen corn like this before. It looks lovely against your red door. X
ReplyDeletethe indian corn and your red door... wow! love it!
ReplyDeleteJust like lovely Mandy at The Vintage Kitten,
ReplyDeleteI too never seen corn like this... How Lovely!
By the way... I know what you meant about buying cheaper Roses around this time, I bought 5 Roses for the same price that would cost me to buy one!
I think I have been a bit greedy as I only have a small garden... so I will pass them to loved ones!
I wish you didn`t lived to far way from me... As I would love to give you one, too!
Many kisses
Debbie Moss
Wishing you a WONDERFUL WEEKEND!
(From England)
I love Indian corn, also! I love looking at all the color variations on each cob. I have some in a big wicker basket w/ some pumpkins in my entry area. But I love how you've hung them on the front door. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteGood evening, dear Lydia,
ReplyDeletemiraculously my email address is working again so I hurried up and sent you an email (while it works).
Wishing you a pleasant Sunday evening,
Eva
you're back!!! yay, i'm so sorry for the late reply, i've been so busy with friends visiting and all sorts of other things. but thanks for the sweet comments on my post, i'm so incredibly happy to see your posts each time, and keep up the fun updates!!
ReplyDeleteHello Mandy,
ReplyDeleteI thought you would have indian corn in your neck of the woods? We only have it in the fall. The color variations are so different from the next. Have a pleasant day.
P.S. have fun on your vacation!
Hello Alison,
Thank you! I like to hang indian corn up around this time of year. It give a nice color addition to the door.
Have a great day!
Hello Debbie,
This is the best time to buy roses. Around fall they're so cheap and they bloom just as pretty the following summer as the roses that are purchased in season do.
Your sooooo sweet! Thank you for the lovely thought!
Have a pleasant day!
Hello Amber,
I'm sure the indian corn in your basket looks so pretty. I too love all the different colors on the cob. There are so many colors to choose from too.
Have a great day!
Hello Eva,
Thank you so much for emailing me! It's always soooo nice to hear from you! Wishing you a pleasant day!
Hello Wendiva,
ReplyDeleteThank You! It's sooooo nice to be back!!!!!
I hope your having good times with your friends. I'm also sure you had a wonderful time in France!
Your so sweet and kind. your visits to my blog are always a pleasure!
I'm looking forward to reading your next post.
Wishing you a wonderful day!
Like your new look. I love the colour of your door.
ReplyDeleteWhat do you with the sweet pumpkin?
Hope you are well,
Kat
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Hello kat,
ReplyDeleteThank You! I use sweet pumpkin to bake and eat the same way you would a squash. I also love to put it in VEGETARIAN (VEGAN) stew!!!!!! It's SOOOOOOOO
Good when used in vegan stews.
Thanks so much for telling me about your side bar. I will go check it out right now!!!!
Have a very pleasant evening.
Lydia
Hello! Just popping in from SITS - saw your comment at roll call and wanted to welcome a new SITSta! :)
ReplyDeleteYour blog is lovely, I'll have to browse around some more! It also reminds me I need to get my Indian corn out of the basement and up on my porch pillars...
Cheers!
Hello Heather,
ReplyDeleteWelcome to my blog!!!!
I love your blog too. I can't wait to read your back posts.
It's very nice to meet you!!!!
Have a pleasant day,
Lydia