Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Cookin’ Up a Taste of Autumn

Gray autumn day-1

gray autumn day

 

 

When the clouds scud across the steel gray sky and the wind brushes noisily past the windows and the beauty of orange, yellow, and red twirl and float across the Autumn sky, it’s time to bake!

 

PB baked oatmeal

 

The other morning it was gray and cold. I couldn’t resist.  I just had to have a warm breakfast even if it meant we started school later than usual.  I had been wanting to try a Peanut Butter Baked Oatmeal recipe for a long time.  The moment just presented itself perfectly for whipping up a warm, filling, tasty breakfast.  And I must say this recipe did not disappoint!  My children LOVED this, as did I.  It will definitely be put into the cold months breakfast rotation!

 

Peanut Butter Baked Oatmeal (adapted from Lynn’s Kitchen Adventures)

3c quick cooking oats

1/2c brown sugar

1c milk

2T melted butter

2 eggs

2t baking powder

3/4t salt

2t vanilla

1/2c peanut butter

3/4c vanilla yogurt

Mix all ingredients in mixing bowl. Spread into a greased 9x13 in. pan.  Bake uncovered at 350 for 20-25 min or until moist crumbs are left on knife that is inserted near middle.  Serve with a sprinkle of brown sugar and top with milk or half and half.

 

I’m on the hunt this afternoon to make some wonderful bread and baked goods. I haven’t pinned down what I’m going to make yet, but I will.  Then I’m going to top off my baking spree with a Down Home supper of Salisbury steak (made with ground venison), mashed potatoes, sweet corn, and a loaf of hot homemade bread.

I can’t help myself.  This is what is urging me on.

fall leaves 2012-1

fall leaves 2012-3

queen annes lace and fall colors

fall leaves 2012

bob cat

 

 

 

BEAUTY.  CRISP AIR.  BRIGHT FIRE FILLED COLORS.    BRISK WINDS.  SUN FILTERING AND SETTING THE EARTH TO GLOW.  PINK CHEEKS.  COLD FINGERS.   PERMEATED WITH THE PUNGENT SMELL OF DRYING LEAVES.

9 comments:

  1. Ohhhh...happy Fall to you my friend! It's all soooo beautiful! And that breakfast....YUM YUM!!! :)

    Love,
    Camille

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  2. That oatmeal looks incredible! I just pinned it. We will be having that for breakfast very soon!!

    I'm a little jealous of your autumn colors. Our trees haven't started changing yet. They generally change about 2 days before they all fall to the ground. We just don't get too much of a fall here. :o/

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  3. Beautiful photos! I have a recipe for Amish Oatmeal but this one sounds yummy too! Maybe I'll try it out this weekend. :)

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  4. Looks so yummy!!! Sounds like your house was the place to be today!

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  5. Gorgeous photos! Your oatmeal look really yummy too. I love fall. :-)

    ~FringeGirl

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  6. Love all your fall pictures. They are breathtaking! That baked oatmeal recipe looks wonderful, too. Just want you to know that your family has been in my prayers. If I've learned anything this past year it is that God can make lemonade our of lemons. Hugs to you!

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  7. Just wanted to tell you I made this one this morning exactly to the recipe and it was DELICIOUS!!! :o)

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