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September 30th, 2010 - Daily Dish

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I am LOVING the fall season so far! The leaves are changing, and it’s time for a few of my favorite things to come back into my life… pumpkin, warm blankets, and cozy sweats!

I’ve been going a little crazy with the pumpkin this week, (it was out of stock for so long at the grocery store that I bought like 6 cans when I saw it back on the shelves~haha) and have made many of my favorite fall recipes!

Anyways, I thought I would share some of my recent pumpkin dishes, along with my fall decorations I just put up in my condo!  I love decorating for the different seasons, and Pottery Barn is  one of my favorite stores to buy some cute little accessories, (I would get all of my decorations from there, if I weren’t so practical!)

I started the day off with a circuit workout, and came home to have a Pumpkin Pie Milkshake, with lite whipped cream, cinnamon, and teddy grams crumbled on top! It was like pumpkin pie in a drink!

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I followed my shake with some AMAZING Keurig Pumpkin Coffee!

The wonderful people from Cabot Creamery sent me some Coupons to Redeem Free Cabot Products…So naturally, I used it to buy Whip Cream! It was Sweet, Creamy, and Delicious~ and only 15 Calories per serving! Thanks Cabot Folks~ Your Whip Cream is THE BEST, and that’s coming from me, the whip cream queen!!! ;)

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For Sean I made some healthy Egg McMuffins’…They are really easy to make healthy, and he thinks they taste just as good as the ‘full fat’ version! Hey~ that way we both win!

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I use these English Muffins…100 calories each, high in fiber- yet are still ‘white’ bread (which is important for Sean!)

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Center Cut Bacon (20 calories a slice, and a leaner cut of bacon)! I also use 2% Cheese Slices!

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And it all comes together to make Sean ONE HAPPY MAN! :)

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For lunch, I made Pumpkin Pancakes, My sister created this recipe, and I am waiting on her to write it up for a guest post she will be doing with this awesome recipe soon! Go EMILY!!!

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For a snack I had a Pumpkin Protein Cookies!

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For dinner I actually had something other than pumpkin! Haha! I made a Veggie Frittata! I also just realized I had ‘breakfast’ foods for every meal this day! It must be because it was my day off! ;)

I started the Frittata by quickly sautéing some Frozen Veggies, and adding 5 Egg Whites, and Parmesan Cheese over low heat on the stove top.

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I then put the pan in the oven on broil until the top was slightly browned, and it came out looking like this! The whole thing was only about 250 calories, and was sooo filling!

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And, as promised, here are a few of my Favorite Fall Decorations!

To start, here is my Favorite Purchase from Pottery Barn for the fall…An AMAZINGLY COMFY BLANKET!!! Zoey loves it too!

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Here is our Media Stand Shelves.

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The Squirrel Candle is my Favorite! :)

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I LOVE this piece from PB, we fill it with different things according to the seasons!

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The Center Piece for our Dining Room Table!

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View from the Kitchen into the Family Room!

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A little Decor is needed on top of the Fridge, of course! ;)

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I love my Acorn Salt and Pepper Shakers from Williams and Sonoma!

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Kitchen Area…I love the smell of the Meyer’s Cleaning Products and Soaps! :)

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Like I said, our place is small..but so cozy and such a blessing from God because we are able to pay rent and save for our future home! God is SO GOOD!

After this post full of pumpkins, i’m curious…What are some of your favorite pumpkin recipes/dishes!?!

11 Comments

Elyse said:

Thanks for sharing Katie! You have such a pretty house :) I LOVE IT!! Also, I love your media shelves, can you tell me where you purchased those at?!!

September 30th, 2010 — 9:15am  |  Reply

Katie Farrell said:

Thanks Elyse! :) We got our shelves from World Market in Ann Arbor..its amazing (pretty cheap with really nice stuff!)

September 30th, 2010 — 9:39am  | 

Lisa said:

Your house is beautiful! I love how you decorate it. I didn’t how you posted a recipe for pumpkin protein cookies. I swear today I was thinking how I wanted to think up an oatmeal cookie with pumpkin in it! You beat me to it girl! =)

September 30th, 2010 — 9:42am  |  Reply

Regan said:

So glad you like the whipped cream!

I can’t wait to bake my first loaf of pumpkin bread… you have me “pumpkin” inspired ;-)

September 30th, 2010 — 11:32am  |  Reply

Sarah said:

Your condo is adorable and so inviting!

September 30th, 2010 — 11:57am  |  Reply

Melissa said:

That pumpkin pie milkshake sounds great, but I cannot find pumpkin puree at my local grocery stores!

September 30th, 2010 — 12:49pm  |  Reply

Steph said:

Oh my gosh – I had completely forgotton about Meijer’s until I saw the picture of the bacon (I lived a brief period of time in Grand Rapids). I know this sounds weird but I love pumpkin with egg whites and banana.

September 30th, 2010 — 12:54pm  |  Reply

katie said:

katie!!
i LOVE your decorations and your pumpkin milkshakes! that is DEF on my “to make” list!!!! YUM! love you, pretty girl!

September 30th, 2010 — 4:15pm  |  Reply

Emily said:

awww kate :) thanks for the shout out. its on my to-do list to get that recipe together :) hopefully this weekend! your place looks amazing.. like always! and i love your breakfast all day… you’re totally my sister :). i love youuuuuuu.

September 30th, 2010 — 5:53pm  |  Reply

Emily said:

p.s. sean looks so cute lol. so cuddly :)

September 30th, 2010 — 5:53pm  |  Reply

Ana Maria said:

i enjoy the fall and the colors changing, and your place is decorated beautifully as everyone has said!

March 17th, 2011 — 12:26pm  |  Reply

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