Jack Frost came for a visit and it is the Hodgepodge!

 

Jack Frost visited October 20th and winter is knocking on the door. A Winter Weather Advisory is already beeping on the weather app.

It is Wednesday and that means it is time for the Hodgepodge!

Joyce asks the questions. 

We answer the questions.

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1. Just your weekly mid-week reminder that it's fall y'all and it's my favorite. I love nearly all the flavors of fall but let's weigh in with an either or today...pumpkin or cranberry?pumpkin hot apple cider or pumpkin spice latte? hot apple cider cinnamon or maple? cinnamon  apple or pear? pear ginger or sage? ginger carrot or butternut squash?butternut squashYes you have to choose. What's a favorite dish made with one of the flavors listed here? 

Cranberry Cake

 

Cranberry Cake

3 eggs

2 cups sugar

3/4 cup butter

1 teaspoon almond extract

2 cups flour

2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed

In a mixing bowl, beat eggs with sugar until slightly thickened and light in color, about 5 minutes. Add butter and extract, beat 2 minutes. Stir in flour. Stir in cranberries.

Spread into a greased 13in. x 9in. x 2in. baking pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes or until wooden pick inserted near the center comes out clean. 

Enjoy

 

 2. Do you miss traveling? We do day trips. Our state of Wisconsin is beautiful and we have yet to explore all of Wisconsin.  Taking a day trip works perfect.  In this season of almost no travel do you think you've grown anxious or fearful about traveling again? Or has all this staying home not going anywhere made you restless to get out and see the world? We have done take out during day trips. We also have packed a fun picnic lunch. We have never felt anxious during our adventures. Yet, they all have been in our home state and we make it back to sleep in our own bed. What book have you read or what movie have you watched that has inspired you to travel? 

Lake Superior Magazine

I am blessed because I do not live far from my favorite lake. 

 

 3. A time you felt like you were 'flying by the seat of your pants'? Explain. 

 

Wisconsin's weather has turned to winter overnight. I am doing all my usual autumn garden clean up.. by the seat of my pants in that I am working in snow and doing everything a wee different. And in layers upon layers of clothing and layers of gloves because I am digging in the dirt.

4. Do you struggle with road rage or are you more of a 'Sunday driver'? Do you like to be 'in the driver's seat (literally and/or figuratively speaking) ?

 

I am a  "Sunday Driver"  because I like to look at the sights and will slow down to do so.

My husband does most of the driving.

As far as "in the driver's seat" I am fine with that. I have taken the drivers seat for many a project.

 

 5. Something you've recently 'put the brakes on'? 

 

I am tapping the brakes at where I head to look for my current news. 

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

One more frosty photo!