Here in the Midwest the weather has been breaking all kinds of records in October. The first week of October we had record highs in the high 90's, we've had record rainfall throughout the month and now for Halloween we hit a record low of 25 degrees. I think the cold kept the trick or treaters away. I know when I was a kid (many moons ago) no amount of rain, snow or cold would keep us from trick or treating. My husband and I always dress up (somewhat) and enjoy handing out treats to the little goblins. We ended up with about 35 kiddos showing up.
For as long as I can remember I have made a big pot of beef chili and an appetizer or two for dinner on Halloween. Last night was no different. We had chili and stuffed jalapeno peppers. It was delicious and helped warm us up a little. Last night was the first time we had to turn on the furnace. It's funny we had a fireplace when we lived in Florida but we do not have one here. I don't know what we were thinking buying a house without a fireplace in the Midwest.
I hope everyone had a wonderful Halloween.
It's now November and I can't believe it. Why does time seem to go by so much more quickly the older you get? I'm going to start working on my many lists for the holiday season. Thanksgiving dinner, marathon cookie making, Christmas dinner, New Years Eve and New Years Day. I will be doing so much cooking and baking for the next two months and I am so excited.
What are some of your holiday traditions? 'Tis the season.
hohoho it is NOT the season thank you that starts at the end of the month.
ReplyDeleteOn the other hand I love chili recipes. There is nothing better on a cool gray november day is there?
No not THAT season. I count Halloween thru New Years as my Holiday season. I am a planner and make tons of lists but do not partake in Christmas activities or decorating until after Thanksgiving.
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