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// Classroom Connections (At Home): September Edit

Happy Friday! In some ways, it feels back to the days of Adam and Eve and I love that back-to-the-beginning side of it...

// Sautéed Cabbage with Prosciutto and Toasted Walnuts

Hello Autumn!, and we are definitely stepping outside at 9:31 a.m. EDT to gracefully welcome 'her' this morning. Fall is also your season (even if you're a summer-born water-baby) when you delight in golden-edges (our leaves), slow, thoughtful and transporting reads, and of course, warm, flavourful and filling dishes with our slow-arriving, maybe I'll give them a break from the frosty-feels today, chilly weather. This past summer I indulged in Dr. Gundry's Podcast with wanting to explore a quiet online self-improvement class and staying indoors (for the most part). Already well known to many around the world, I've been reaping and enjoying the youthful benefits of his savvy and very practical advice towards better health for those of us with food allergies (and even without come to think of it). A recent favourite is Dr. Gundry's Sautéed Cabbage, a simple, delicious and very filling dish for lunch, dinner and even some breakfast warmth. Definitely Mother Autumn approved. Have a safe and lovely fall season. More after the    jump. ~xx

// Apple Cider Glazed Shrimp

I'm thinking... we could see snowflakes this side before leaving September. Such lovely chilled evenings, and now our days. A few summers ago, five, maybe six— my sister Jan and I decided to sip our way through the world of summer ciders which soon became a thing on our Saturdays, trying a new label each week. There are so many loves out there, and varietal loves too, and we each have our own signature favourites, to this very day. I've yet to waver from my all-time favourite, Somersby Apple Cider for its 'thru and thru' mellow note and finish, and will without hesitation alternate with our Carlsberg Canada label, depending on inventory. This summer I decided to add it to another love from 'under the sea'— our shrimp, and was glad I did. All done in an oven-safe cast-iron skillet that goes from the stove top to the larger oven and while we're at it... as long as it takes, but really this is an easy and minimal time investment dish. Enjoy the sweet apple cider kick. So delish! More after the jump... ~xx

// Hello September!~ The Artful

(one of my dreamy 2020 garden capture favourites this time of the year; our deeper summer foliage intertwined with our soft burnt rose bramble; fog-feels; seasons-in-transition; why i love september :)) 

 

There's a saying, "It takes as long as it takes." And here we are slow-coasting our way into September and our upcoming Labour Day where there will be no labouring of any kind, and happily too, as we take in our last lighter-air weeks of summer with: steaming supper broths, long hot showers, and spiced-citrus incense by a cracked window. It's hard to slow down, really hard sometimes, but it's part of a healthy balance to avoid 'derailment', so we are doing such during this month with nothing really planned, except— 'more unwinding'. And then my sister calls and says, "Good morning Scarlet!" She's been looking for me. :) Last weekend I made another round of these, and decided to upload fresh photos this week. I feel happier about these actually. The difference is 25 more minutes in the oven. It takes as long as it takes... This month's artful that got my attention without seeking them out in any form or fashion. Have a lovely long weekend and stay safe everyone. ~xx

// Classroom Connections (At Home)

Good morning! and hello Tuesday. Last month during Group, you said, "More tips and more links," with this content area. We are pushing forward, embracing the virtual, and sharing a few easy tips, educational reads, and fun finds each month for some lighter working from home balance.

 

...  Best drinks before bedtime for all ages.

...  Our 'surge capacity' is depleted. Amen.

...  Kid-friendly fall garden ideas. (fall transition now in progress)

...  8 Teacher-approved tips to help with online learning.

...  The creative alternative to more screen time; and the chalk apocalypse.

...  While we are navigating the in-between, try a test run.

...  And, interesting fun facts! Enjoy as much as you need.

 

P.S. I had a feeling I forgot something-- and yes I did. 'Heard this riddle on the tele one night and wanted to pass it forward. "What is small and brown, has a head and a tail, but no legs?" Can you imagine, no legs??? Answer here. :)