It has sure been busy here at the cottage this week. Our Ladies Club in our little village sponsors a garage sale day every year and that is the day that we all have our garage sale. People come from all around the area to stop at the different houses on the garage sale map. Our little cottage is on the map this year so we have been really busy getting our sale items ready. At first we didn't think we had much and in the end rented a temporary storage to house the items because we had so much. We are going to have so much fun. I made my meal plan early this week so I could do my marketing early as I will be working at the garage sale all day. I am so glad that I am a planner other wise there is no way this would all happen, so lets take a look at this weeks menu. Just look for the number of ways we use One Pot of Beans, how many meals can you get out of One Pot of Beans? Sunday Slow Cooker Bella Beef Tips with Noodles Green Peas and Carrots Green Tossed Salad ...

Full Plate Thursday Where The Greatest Cooks On The Planet Gather We had a cold front come through and it was so nice we got rain and it really feels like fall is here. Our last little hummer left this week so watch for them down south, here they come, take good care of them for us. It's a great time of the year to sit out by the fire pit and enjoy the wonderful bounty of fall. I am bringing my Roasted Southwest Pumpkin Soup to share with you today and I can't wait to see what you are sharing today, so lets get this party started! Roasted Southwest Pumpkin Soup This Was Your Favorite Plate Last Week With The Most Views Crunchy Chicken and Rice Bake at 3 Glol This Is How I Filled My Plate Last Week Gluten Free Pumpkin Spice Waffles Organically Mo Morning Snack Strawberry Parfaits with Yogurt and Granola at My Carolina Kitchen Lunch End Of Garden Soup at Simple Life Mom Broccoli and Asparagus Frittata at A Mindfull Mom Apple Dapple Cake at...

We just love this Fresh Apple Quick Bread, it is a wonderful bread for morning coffee or afternoon tea. The bread is filled with wonderful fruit and nuts with warm seasons that will make it a perfect bread for the holidays. Divide the recipe into small loaves and you will have the perfect hostess gift or a nice holiday gift for a friend. We just love this bread and hope that you will enjoy it. Fresh Apple Quick Bread Fresh Apple Quick Bread Miz Helen's Kitchen Ingredients 1 1/3 cups all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon apple pie spice 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs , beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 2 cups apples, peeled, cored and chopped 1/4 cup raisins 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup chopped nuts ( I used pecans) Zest of 1 lemon 1 teaspoon sugar mied with 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon ( for topping) Directions Coat the ...

When fall comes one of the things I can't wait to have is Chicken and Dressing and I could not wait any longer, it goes on The Menu this week. I will be calling my neighbor to get a couple of fresh chickens, (they dress them out, thank goodness!) I was talking a walk the other morning and when I was coming home my morning glory vines on the fence row when just covered in butterflies, the monarchs are migrating, just a special gift from nature that day. What are some of the special gifts of nature that you have received this week, take the time to enjoy them, and let me know what they were, I would love to hear. Sunday Roasted Chicken Slow Cooker Corn Bread Dressing Green Beans with Bacon and Onion Vinaigrette   Mashed Sweet Potatoes Cranberry Apple Cobbler Monday Roasted Southwest Pumpkin Soup Left Over Apple Cranberry Cobbler Tuesday Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Pumpkin Latte Coffee Cake Wednesday Rosemary Skil...

Full Plate Thursday Where The Greatest Cooks On The Planet Gather I am so excited to see you today, come on back to the kitchen and get a cup of cider and a slice of this wonderful Pumpkin Latte Coffee Cake . I just love the cool crisp morning of autumn to share a cup of cider with friends to warm the body and soul. We always have the most delicious food at this gathering and I can hardly wait to see what you are sharing today, so lets get your food on the table so we can eat. Pumpkin Latte Coffee Cake This Is Your Favorite Plate Last Week A Tie This Week Armadillo Pie at 2 Kids and Tired Cooks Mock Swiss Steak at Huddlenet This Is How I Filled My Plate Last Week Breakfast Crock Pot Pumpkin Apple Steel Cut Oats at My Sisters Pantry Morning Snack Cranberry Orange Yogurt Bread at A Spoonful of Thyme Lunch Beef Pot Pie Hand Pies at I Thee Cook Pumpkin Soup at Living The Gourmet Meringue Topped Chocolate Fudge Cake with Salted Caramel Sauce at Annie...

Slow Cooker Bella Beef Tips is a great recipe for a busy day, cover dish suppers, a flavorful cooker full of goodness waiting for you at the end of the day. The Bella Beef Tips can be served on a bed of rice, noodles or with a side of mashed potatoes. When my husband finds out that Bella Beef Tips are in the cooker he always says I want seconds. There is a wonderful gravy that develops during the cooking process keeping the dish very moist and flavorful. I like to freeze individual servings so just one person can have this pure comfort food anytime. We love this dish and sure hope you like it! Slow Cooker Bella Beef Tips  Onions and Chopped Garlic Add Stew Meat Add Bella's Cook 6 to 8 hours Slow Cooker Bella Beef Tips Miz Helen's Kitchen Ingredients 2 pounds stew meat, cubed 1/4 cup all purpose flour 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 medium size yellow onions, sliced 4 cups Baby Bella mushrooms, sliced 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 cup apple juice 3 cups bee...