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Autumn is still with us, and it feels like winter is just around the corner. The furnace is on at times, though I do not want it to be yet. I have sage, parsley and rosemary hung inside to dry, and my nephew started the autumn yard work for me last weekend. There is still a lot to do to prepare for winter.
Much has happened over the last couple of weeks, including my beginning adventures in column writing with Experts123.com. I write the Frugal Food column over there, and would be delighted if you checked it out. Be sure to let me know if you like the column, and to leave helpful tips for the other readers. My first columns are:
Experts123 also offers me the opportunity to answer reader questions. I have done this only once so far, but look forward to answering more. The question referred to fresh, summer salads, and I was the second person to offer an answer.
Please enjoy the column. I will be adding a feed or list of articles and answers to the sidebar of this blog soon, so that you will always know when i have added something new.
Now that autumn is in full swing, I am wanting to cook more. I do not particularly like cooking for myself, though. I plan to start filling me freezer with leftovers from foods that I make, therefore being sure that nothing goes to waste. I am still enjoying salads and burgers right now. I did make an apple cinnamon bread one evening that was delicious. There were no leftovers that had to be frozen. It was eaten within a few days 
With the temperatures dropping as they are, I have noticed that more and more people are feeling under the weather. If you know someone who is not feeling well, consider making them a get well soup. They will appreciate your effort.
Are you looking to earn a little extra money this fall, to help with your food budget? What are you interested in? Raking leaves can be a worthwhile option. Home-based party plan businesses are also options. Be sure to guard any business that you start against failure, from the very beginning.
Autumn is a time for cleaning up the yard, and preparing garden beds for winter. Are you finished with your tasks yet? I have more to do, but am working on it. There is still time to start, or work with, your own composting system. I have a compost bin which I continue to add to, and am considering worm composting for next year as well. If you don’t know where to start with your composting adventure, look into area composting groups.
There have been a number of additions to this blog over the last couple of weeks:
- Food Profile: Kiwi
- 5 Frugal Vegetables and How to Use Them
- Food Profile: Carrots
- Lunch Sack Ideas: Vegetables Cups
- What to do with Apple Droppings
- Lunch Sack Ideas: Berry Cups
- Pepperoni Sandwiches
- Beverages on a Budget: The Latest eCookBook
- Lunch Sack Ideas: MYO Cracker Snacks
- Lunch Sack Ideas: Cracker Sandwiches
- 5 Frugal Fruits and How to Use Them
- Lunch Sack Ideas: BLT Rounds
Happy Cooking!
Shannon
Love, love, love this post! Keep it up!
Thank you!