I bought these fall flowers at the grocery store and the colors motivated me to make some yummy fall meals. This is Elysian Bisque or….. otherwise known as carrot soup. It is our favorite homemade soup. It is made with lots of carrots, celery, mushrooms, onions all sauted with a few slices of bacon. Add a couple of cans of chicken broth…..then you whirrr it all up until it is smooth. Add a small amount of half and half, a sprinkle of thyme, salt and pepper and you are good to go.
It is just the best!!It is a smooth slightly creamy flavorful soup. My husband says it is whole food, filling and something you might find on the menu at a fancy restaurant. 🙂 How about a simple spaghetti dinner?I made the meat sauce using ground turkey instead of ground beef to make it more healthy.We also had a nice green salad…made with fresh spinach, pears, sliced almonds, craisins and a few raspberries. For the centerpiece I used a small pumpkin and put it under a glass dome.
Can I tell you how much I love this pig!He is just my favorite decoration.
Just a simple spaghetti dinner at home made a little special with some fall decor.
How about a little fall brunch?
A fun fallish napkin with a fun yellow silk flower sitting on top. Gold goblets, orange placemats, and large fall leaves.
Some Yummy pumpkin ginger waffles, orange juice and scrambled eggs.
Enjoy the fall days and nights…make your meals a little more special.
I am participating in Tablescape Thursday and Kimba’s DIY Day…Make sure you go over there and check out everyone’s DIY Projects and get inspired!
Alycia Nichols says
The Elysian soup sounds really tasty AND healthy. I wonder if I could sub turkey bacon in it? I'll have to give it a try! You've really been in the cooking mood. Good for you! This time of year really brings it out in us, doesn't it? Hooray, say the husbands in unison!!! Love the pig!
Happier Than a Pig in Mud says
Ya gotta love the pig!!! Everything looks great and your soup sounds yummy:@)
Mid-Atlantic Martha says
Looks pretty AND yummy at your house!
Kathleen says
It looks so pretty..and it looks like they are enjoying dinner too!
Kim @ Starshine Chic says
I can see why you love the pig!!! And I do like your tablescapes. The food looks yummy too.
Jeanette says
Pumpkin waffles sound delish! I love that pig also. Wonderful table. Happy Halloween.
Phyllis AROUND THE HOUSE says
Gosh that spaghetti looks wonderful and where ever did you get those beautiful plates that say dinner lunch brunch, those are just so cool, I would love to have those….Love the breakfast setting as well, wow pumpkin waffles, you gotta love that…
sherri@lavenderfields says
You have such wonderful fall decorations! Happy TT and Happy Halloween…Sherri : )
~ ~ Ahrisha ~ ~ says
I'm of the belief that a pretty table makes the food taste better and your table is lovely.
meandering pearl says
Hello! such fresh, friendly flowers!!! lovely wishes
Pat@Back Porch Musings says
Wonderful table and your soup sounds delish!
Chris and Marissa says
That pig is the Animal Farm pig… they will group together and rise against you.
Chris and Marissa says
That pig is the Animal Farm pig… they will group together and rise against you.
Sara says
I just stumbled on your blog…you are so creative! I hope you don't mind if I link it to mine.
MiriamR says
Hey thanks for visiting my blog. I love your tablescape! Isn't fall wonderful? Yeah I love finding other sisters on here, I follow all the diy/lds ladies. So I am going to follow you too, hope you don't mind:)
Miss Mustard Seed says
Your fall decor and food both look wonderful. With the changing leaves and cold weather, I've really been in the mood for baked goods, fresh bread, and soup.
Whitney says
I really like all of your decorations, but the pig is just way too cool!I also like your Lunch, Dinner, etc bowl. Very neat.
Brenda says
I love your flowers and the soup looks good! I will have to try the recipe. Thanks!
Julie Harward says
Hi there…I love anything with carrots and that soup looks SO wonderful, I don't have that recipe so I'll try it! I love your pig too!
Your family meal together is so important and the food ..nummy!
You live in So. Ut.? I live in So, central Ut. Cool~Come say hi 😀
Jenglamgirl says
yummy soup! the table scape makes it's extra special too. I love that pig, I want one. P.S. that is cool to hear you lived in S. Utah, it looks like you are in Dallas TX or just TX now. My hubs continually talks about moving there.. but I am nervous big city more crime etc. However, I don't want to Over Shelter my kids either. I grew up mainly in Vegas. Anyhoo, glad I found your blog!