Readers, Welcome to my blog (formerly Birds, Blooms, Books, etc). I'm entering a new decade taking on the challenge of moving from Maryland after living there 46 years and learning about my new home here in New England in the Live Free or Die state - New Hampshire. Join me as a write this new chapter of my life.

Sunday, November 2, 2025

This and That

First up: Halloween!

I got two pumpkins carved and this year used LED lights inside because candles invariably get blown out. Good choice as it was a very windy night. 

Lots of treaters came,  though in the end I had one whole unopened bag of 100 treats.  Emily took this photo of me handing out candy when a mob came by.  She then helped me pass it out.  Most of the 1 1/2 hours was not like this.


It was chilly so I had a hat on and wrapped up in a quilt to stay warm.


This cookbook was the selection for the Cookbook Club gathering on October 29th and a neighboring town's library. Those in attendance choose a recipe to make to share.

I made this Spanish tortilla: 1 onion, 2 potatoes, 6 eggs.  I actually learned how to make this when we visited Southern Spain in 2023.  With Dan's help turning it over onto a plate to cook the top, it came out very well.

Below is all that was left.  Granny Sue, recognize the plate I purchased from you?  It was just the right size.

Here are some of the other selections:







Here's Dan's plate (yes he came along to eat, one of three men there.)


Here's my plate.  I had to sample a little from everything.


No one made dessert!

I've finished my Christmas cards except for signing and addressing them.  There are all the same design, just done up with varying papers and colors.
Here's a few of the iterations.



I'm glad to have that off my list.

We have dear friends coming for a visit this week from Maryland and then I'll be flying solo to Buffalo on the 14th to stay for several weeks.  Telling you this to let you know my blogging and commenting will be sporadic probably until after Thanksgiving.

Stay well, friends!




5 comments:

Asep Haryono said...

Happy Halloween, and all meals are great, and looks super good

Tom said...

...we had no one last night, the weather was horrible.

Kay said...

OMG! All your dishes look totally amazing.
I can't believe all the trick-or-treaters you had. We didn't get any. The kids tend to go to the park where candy is passed out in booths.

Anvilcloud said...

That was quite a swarm at the door.
Your cards look good.
Have a good visit.

Barbara Rogers said...

You win a prize for, 1. the number of trick or treaters at one time, and 2. a delicious egg and potato recipe and 3. for such sweet Christmas cards. Now take some time off and put your feet up.