Setting it straight I like to Bake and cook and more

A LITTLE FYI

Obviously my blog has become more than food and recipes.

I HOPE YOU ENJOY MY ADVENTURES, gardening tips and photos ( I love my iPhone camera)of lovely sunsets, flowers and nature and many more favorites of mine.

Roasted sweet potatoes, onion and zucchini

Sautéed breaded pork chops,  roasted veggies and applesauce .

DESSERT! Layered Chocolate cake with whipped cream topping.

SWEET POTATOES I ROASTED FIRST.  Added zucchini 5 minutes before serving.

4 cups chopped peeled sweet potato 

1 sweet onion, cut into wedges

2 tsp. Garlic powder 

3 +tablespoons olive oil

1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Mix sweet potatoes, onion, and garlic in a bowl. Drizzle olive oil over the mixture and toss to coat; pour into a shallow roasting pan. 425 for 25 to 30 minutes.

Zucchini 

1. Preheat: your oven to 400°F (200°C). 
Slice: the zucchini into 1/4- to 1/2-inch rounds or spears. 
Toss: the zucchini with olive oil, salt, pepper, and your favorite seasonings, such as garlic powder or Italian herbs. 
Arrange: the zucchini on a baking sheet in a single layer, ensuring pieces aren't overlapping. 
Roast: for 10-25 minutes, checking for tenderness. 
Serve: immediately. 



























I roasted sweet potatoes 

PS. ADD MORE OLIVE OIL SO NOT TO HAVE VEGGIES dry out TOO MUCH!

Fall 2025

Enjoying the summer 2025

I’m not  ready for the change of seasons outside but inside I’m getting rid of many fall decor.  I’ve made so many and redid so many centerpieces it’s pitch and buy several new ones. 

 This year I’ve only made my table centerpiece  so I’m  getting rid of lots of loose stuff that just takes up space and I just don’t plan on using anymore.

  

Outside it’s time to pull yellow leaves and dying blooms. I feel the need to tidy up.  Summer went too fast and I did more than I expected even with knee surgery so it’s time for me to do .  Al helps outside so that’ll be good when the time comes. 

Seriously I didn’t realize I like fall so much until I saw how many loose leaves and decor in bags I had.  Obviously I didn’t know how to stop!

Like baking and cooking I go in waves anymore which I guess is my new normal.  Enjoy it all.  

In a flash it’ll be cold and dreary so now that the sun is shining it’s time to enjoy outside more than ever since it’s cooled down.  

Enjoy some of my summer blooms and fun times enjoying summer.