Food for Thought

This week was month end for the accounting world, and it actually went very smoothly.  Well, all except for that one moment someone came with about 60 folders that I had to invoice out before we closed the month.  I might have used an explicative to voice my frustration, but once I had them and saw them, they weren't that bad.  I still stayed at work until about 7:15 PM, but once I saw the positive, working on them made it so much easier.

Just like this quote portrays, I know that I get so overwhelmed by the negative, that I forget to look for a positive, for the beauty.  This quote reminds me to do that beautifully, and again, as fate would have it, it popped up when I needed it the most.

Have a beautiful weekend!  It's supposed to be fall out there, and I. CANNOT.  WAIT!!!!

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What's in Season | October

October is when the fresh produce starts to wind down, but there are still some items like squashes and greens left.

[I couldn't resist getting this delicious kale!  It was on sale for $1.50 per pound!}

This list is not inclusive, and every year is different.  I would talk to farmers to see when these items will be ready if you are looking for specific items.  However, the following produce should be available from Kentucky farmers in October:

Apples
Beets
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Greens
Kohlrabi
Lettuce
Onions (green)
Pears
Pumpkins
Radishes
Sorghum
Squash (winter)
Turnips

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monthly munchies | October

Another month has come and gone already!  Where does the time go?

{Local gala apples and an almond butter recipe that I am working on!  The taste is perfect, but the composition needs work...}

I didn't get everything done that I wanted to do in September, but it's okay!  It's October so time to move on to a new list!

Here's what's happening around a girl eats world for October:

• Look for a special announcement within the next few days!
• The KY Proud Incredible Food Show will be happening (aka big farmer's market that you can taste and try out!).  I'm going, and I can't wait!  I'll report back with what I saw, and what I am excited about!
• Fall and Halloween recipes (so many like pumpkin sage rice, pumpkin juice, pumpkin cookies, mummy dogs, bloody eyeballs, etc) will be heading your way!
• It's The Hubby and my anniversary (two years married!  WOOHOO!)!  I will be making a the cake that we had at our wedding to celebrate and sharing it with my lovely readers.
• Personally, I'm still trying to find balance between work, yoga, the blog, and the other stuff in my life, but I'll get through it.
• It's fall!  My absolute favorite time of year so I will be living it up as much as possible!

What are your goals for October?

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Roasted Green Beans

You know it's fall when I start roasting things....  These beans were just begging to be roasted since they are the last of the season.  So I obliged!  They were crispy and delicious; The Hubby and I ate them with our hands (no shame!).

 {Roasted Green Beans}

 {Getting ready to be roasted!}

{Crispy and ready to eat with your fingers (I won't tell)}

One year ago:  Spaghetti
Two years ago:  Peanut Butter Cookies

Roasted Green Beans

Makes 4 servings

2 pounds green beans (local), ends trimmed
1 medium onion (local), sliced
2 cloves garlic (local), minced
3 tablespoons of olive oil

1. Preheat oven to 450.
2. Mix beans, onions, and garlic in a bowl with the oil until everything is well coated.
3. Spread on a baking sheet in an even layer and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
4. Roast for 30-40 minutes watching carefully so they do not burn (I did it once!); turn pan and beans halfway through cooking.
5. Serve.

Do you like roasted vegetables?  It's my favorite for fall!

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