So it's Wednesday again, and time for the weekly Hodgepodge with Joyce and the gang at From This Side of the Pond. Joyce asks the questions, bloggers supply the answers. Here we go!
1. What's your favorite fall scent? Would we find this in or around your home right now?
Probably my very favorite scent in fall is that of crunchy autumn leaves that have fallen to the ground already. We have lots of those around our yard right now. I also like apple-cinnamon scents indoors, and do have some of that in a wax warmer.
2. October is Country Music Month...are you a fan of country music? Do you have a favorite country artist? Ever been to Nashville? In terms of lifestyle are you more country mouse or city mouse?
I enjoy country music, especially the older stuff, and if I had a favorite artist it would be one from days gone by, like Eddy Arnold, Hank Williams, or George Jones.
Never been to Nashville. In terms of lifestyle, definitely more country mouse and completely happy with that.
3. How about 'country cooking'? (loosely defined as rich flavors, familiar foods, large portions, often fried, and often associated with the southern region of the US of A)?
chicken and dumplings-fried chicken-shrimp and grits-biscuits and gravy-mac and cheese-fried green tomatoes-cornbread-collard or turnip greens-deviled eggs-'barbecue'-gumbo-banana pudding
Which of the foods listed is your favorite? Any on the list you haven't tried or would say a firm no thank you to if offered?
I love country cooking. My own style of cooking is on the "country cooking" side but with more of a New England flavor. Of the foods listed, for a favorite it would be a tossup between mac and cheese and biscuits and gravy. There isn't anything on that list I'd say a firm no thank you to.
4. What's something that always has a positive impact on your mood?
An autumn day that's warm, sunny, and not humid.
5. As we say so long to September share a noun, a verb, and an adjective that tells us something about how that month looked for you.
Noun: Friendships
Verb: Travel (in-state)
Adjective: Busy
6. Insert your own random thought here.
We had the opportunity to attend our state's biggest agricultural fair last Friday. Such a treat! We hadn't been for a few years and we so enjoyed the horse pulling and all of the gorgeous mums and pumpkins, not to mention a scrumptious cider doughnut sundae! (Yes, that is a fresh, warm apple cider doughnut, topped with French vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, and caramel sauce.)
And there's the Hodgepodge for this week!
