Ok, so this recipe is going to be a lead up to Friday’s recipe. I didn’t originally plan on posting it as a separate recipe but then I started putting it on everything. I figured you guys might appreciate as much as I have. 
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When Life Happens
Yesterday was the Chicago Marathon and, of course, I headed out to watch it. I mean it’s only 1 block away from my apartment, I kind of have no excuse. I had this eloquent post that I was going to write about the marathon and my thoughts on running and how I feel about not running as much anymore and all that wonderful stuff. You would have loved it. But then my cat got sick.
But then my cat got sick. 
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Creamy Pumpkin Casserole
Get ready for the onslaught of pumpkin recipes. I’m sorry I’m not sorry but it’s fall and it’s time for pumpkin. 
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Fast Meals For Fall
Finally, FINALLY the weather is starting to cool down enough that I can turn my oven on without melting into a sweaty puddle. This is a good thing. 
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From Indiana to Missouri
I’m a world-traveler this week! Ok, not really since I’m primarily staying in the Midwest, but I’m still getting out and about this week.
This weekend Adam and I went camping in Indiana at the Duneswood Campground and it was awesome! I liked our first camping trip but the weather this time around was amazing. Pleasantly warm during the day and nice and cool at night.
We got there Friday afternoon and promptly set up camp and bought enough food to feed a small army for a week. What can I say? I don’t want to run out of food! I didn’t take into account the time of year when I started cooking because by 6:15 it was dark and I was prepping food by lantern.
Food NOT made in the dark
Oh well, it was still delicious.
Saturday we went hiking and while this trail was not as difficult as the Palisades, most of the trail was also a horse trail and it was covered in sand. Hiking in sand is a little tiring after about oh…. five minutes. But we did see some fun things on our hike.
Like this sea bug (which I think is a crawfish?): 
This adorable frog who held still long enough for me to get his picture: 
Neon orange fungus that I’m SURE isn’t poisonous: 
We also stopped at the beach really quick but were pretty tired after hiking almost 10 miles. We came back to camp and I proceeded to make a delicious dinner (I’ll share a recipe soon) while it was still light out and we enjoyed the peace and quiet of the great outdoors.
Exhausted but we made it to the beach!
This week I’m headed out to Rolla, Missouri to spend some time with my roomies/besties. I’m super excited because we haven’t all been in the same place since my wedding almost four years ago. Good times are sure to follow.
I won’t be posting any new recipes this week, but I promise there will be some new ones coming your way soon. I hope you have a great week! 
Life Healthfully Lived 