OCTOBER TRADER JOE'S, DINNER AND DESSERT, AND AN APPETIZER

 Good Morning....
Step outside after Sunset and look to the East..
There will be an October Harvest Moon as I write this post..
this moonlight glow will give the evening a perfect autumn vibe....

I was able to successfully dry a few Hydrangea blossoms
 to add to the mantel foliage..makes me so happy

I believe that this piece of artwork has been my favorite
new decor piece this season...I love looking at this...

I love going to Trader Joe's during the holidays....
I made a fabulous appetizer with their Pumpkin Butter
which was a real hit...very good for this time of year...

Melt a wedge of Brie cheese, with a pour of Pumpkin Butter on top..
just until it's melty and gooey....top with toasted pecans.....

Serve with Fig and Olive crackers...divine I tell you....

We treated our son and daughter-in-law to a few ingredients
 to create
a romantic Italian dinner....
and for a sweet ending...Dubai Chocolates

Our sweet daughter-in-law was rewarded with a job promotion
at work, so that was the time to combine a birthday celebration
with a few goodies from Trader Joe's....what a fun occasion this was!

Our gathering was a celebration of our grandson's birthday,
but alas, I only got a picture of his red velvet cake...

Great food from Estelle's kitchen this week.....

Johnny Marzetti Casserole...
perfect and delicious for a fall dinner

Serve with a loaf of hot french bread and a side salad...

JOHNNY MARZETTI CASSEROLE

This cake is THE BOMB!
This recipe was shared by Kelz on Instagram....
y'all will love this cake

1 box Duncan Hines Lemon Supreme Cake Mix

1-3oz pk lime gelatin

1/2 c. key lime juice

4 lg eggs

1/2 c. veg oil

1 tsp. vanilla

1/2 c. water

Frosting

1 pk 8oz cream cheese

1/2 c unsalted butter

1 tsp vanilla

4 c confectioners sugar

oven 350 for 25 minutes

We are still looking for days such as this....
In November, I will remove some of the fall decor
as we move toward Thanksgiving....
the Atlanta family will be visiting and I will
fluff and refresh our home as we enjoy the last of autumn