I live in Florida where one season just blends into the next. If it is cold outside it must be winter. If it's hot, well, it could be any day of the year. So I've created the magic of autumn! The picnic table is ready - it's right under the maple trees!
Just over the hill is a beautiful pond dappled with sunshine and waterlilies! We can cool the cider here!
Can't you just smell the apples? They are as crisp as the autumn air and they still smell of sunshine.
Sit down and enjoy an apple while I unpack the picnic basket.
Did you come in the wagon? We can use it for a hay ride later today.
Everything is laid out for you. Make yourself comfortable and let's eat. We'll start with some delicious pumpkin soup with roasted pumpkin seeds. Tastes like autumn! I didn't use too much salt, did I?
I've made fried chicken! Delicious! This is Florida, after all!
I've also mulled some fresh apple cider with cinnamon and apple pie spices. It's hot! Be careful!
The vegetables are roasted corn and oven roasted potatoes with olive oil, lemon, fresh rosemary and salt and pepper. They're so easy to make and the lemon gives them a tangy flavor.
To make the potatoes: I just washed and cut the potatoes and put them in a bowl with 1/4 cup olive oil, about 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh rosemary, a tablespoon of fresh lemon juice, and sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste. Stir the potatoes so they are evenly covered with the oil and seasonings. Then you put the potatoes in a baking pan - single layer - and bake them at 375 for about 20 to 30 minutes. Stir them 2 or three times while baking so most of the cut sides are browned. That's it!
I hope you have room for dessert and coffee!
Will you try a piece of maple pecan pie. The north and south kind of meet in this dessert, don't they?
Another choice, if you prefer, is a baked pear with maple syrup, raisins and pecans. No calories in this one. Oh and a pumpkin cappuccino!
I couldn't eat another bite either! I'm glad you enjoyed lunch. Ready for some fun? We have a big day ahead of us! We'll be travelling all over the US and the world today including Serbia, Australia, Turkey, France and our neighbors in Canada! This picnic may have already started in some time zones and it will continue all day and evening. Are you ready?? Let's go!
Hop in my airplane - there's plenty of room.
Put on your goggles and one of these wonderful silk scarves.
We're on our way! All of these bloggy buddies are hosting this picnic too- just click on the names and you'll be there before you know it! I've listed them in semi-alphabetical order. Sort of.
We'll have a great time!
Margaret Ann
Bibi
Debra Kay
Trish
Janeen
Karla
Lily Hydrangea
Kalianne
Marie
Lavinia
Shelly
Soulbrush
Sparky
Stevie
Have I missed anyone??? If I have, it may be that you have posted your RSVP elsewhere. Just leave a comment on this post and say "Stop By My Picnic Too!"
I'll add you to the list as soon as I find you in the comments. We don't want to miss anyone!!! Thank you all so much for contributing to another bloggyvent!
EVERYONE is welcome, even if you aren't posting a picnic today, so put on your traveling shoes and celebrate the first day of autumn today!
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