halloween traditions

Just wait and see, Charlie Brown. I'll see the Great Pumpkin.



We watched 'The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown' every year as a child, and its no different for me as an adult. I can't wait for October 31st.

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i'm a fan

i'm loving wooden jewelry right now. maybe its because the natural wood look feels rustic & autumnish. for whatever reason, this is a great piece by Lauren.

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harvest corn chowder

reid helped chop potatoes

he also gave me this cute apron from williams~sonoma!
cookin' up something good



ugh......i need a new camera.

Corn Chowder4 oz. Bacon (or 2 T. olive oil)

1/2 medium onion, diced

1 can diced green chili

2 ribs celery, diced

1/2 t. thyme

salt & fresh ground pepper

3-4 c. chicken stock (less stock if you want thicker soup)

2 1/2 c. yellow summer corn (or 1 medium bag of frozen corn)

5 oz. red potatoes, diced (about 4-5 medium sized potatoes)

1 - 2 pieces grilled chicken, diced

1 1/2 c. half & half

Cook bacon in stockpot until browned; remove and transfer to a papertowel, set aside. Discard all but 2 Tablespoons of the drippings.(OR...in stockpot, heat up 2 T. olive oil) Add onions, celery, thyme,salt & pepper, and green chili; cook until onions are translucent. Addstock, bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer about 15 minutes.Add corn & potatoes; cook until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.Remove from heat. Add half and half, as well as the chicken, andsimmer until soup is hot. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt. Ladlesoup into bowls and garnish by crumbling bacon on top. Don't forgetthe homemade rolls!

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