Fresh Fridays, October 9

The colors of a Colorado fall are stunning; yellows and golds; Aspens quaking and glistening in the sunshine; all are shining and shimmering as autumn settles in. Do you feel yourself taking in deeper breaths, enjoying the contrast of the changing leaves and the blue sky? I hope so, I hope you hear the whispers of the One who loves you, because YOU are loved, you matter!

I took this picture while walking on Monday morning, it was so quiet and that big ol’ Cottonwood was looking so grand; sometimes I think of trees like those in Lord of the Rings, what would this old man say? What has this tree seen? How many generations of kids have climbed his branches, sheltered under the cool canopy of his leaves?

As fall deepens each week, I find myself wanting to bake warm and homey items more frequently. I have been making this recipe on repeat since before Christmas.

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No Knead Cranberry Walnut Bread

Ever bought a loaf from Costco or Whole Foods? They are good, without a doubt — but THIS IS AMAZING! I even made an easy This STAUB 5.75 QT DUTCH OVEN is my favorite. It’s great at high heat and perfect for soups, stews, roasts and bread baking!

If you are thinking of all the great breakfasts this bread would compliment, consider; Prosciutto & Gruyere hash brown quiche, or these yummy Mock Eggs Benedict or the breakfast casserole my family goes bonkers over; Chile Relleno Casserole.

• Easy Chicken & Sausage Jambalaya
• Oatmeal Sandwich Cookies with Maple Brown Sugar Frosting
• Pumpkin Pie Spice + Free Labels
• Make your Own Vanilla Extract & Bourbon Vanilla too + free labels!
• Chocolate Zucchini Cake (ah-mazing!)

What are you making and baking this week? Pop down below to the comments and let me know! I answer all of my email personally!

“When you are harvesting your crops and forget to bring in a bundle of grain from your field, don’t go back to get it. Leave it for the foreigners, orphans, and widows. Then the Lord your God will bless you in all you do.” Deuteronomy 24:19 (NLT)