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[–]NutterButterFlutterStill waving into the void[S] 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (3 children)

I don't have any traditions anymore since I am away from family and the circumstances I grew up in. It's just me and roomies doing what we do every day.

But I REALLY do love Autumn/Fall season. I like how the leaves change on the trees and all the colors. I like the fog that rolls in overnight and in the morning, and how the air feels crisp and new every day. I like the smell of drifting smoke in the early morning from fireplaces that have gone out.

I have been experimenting with cooking over the past year or two, and this is the season where I can start doing it again in bulk - for coworkers or roomies. People like to settle in during this season. I hope everyone around me do have some traditions so I can participate. I can only bring food and support, and I want to help.

[–]reluctant_commenter 3 insightful - 1 fun3 insightful - 0 fun4 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

Yeah, I think I'm in the same boat on traditions. Maybe I can build a few of my own though. I love fog :) I forgot about the fog.

Bulk cooking for people around you sounds lovely :) is there anything in particular you like to cook? Seems like a good time for soup and the like. I might try to experiment a little as well...

[–]NutterButterFlutterStill waving into the void[S] 4 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 0 fun5 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

I like to try all sorts of things really! Snack foods, traditional meals, soups and stews, sides. Sometimes I even experiment with baking, thats really my worst area though. It's a fun excuse to get people together and socialize without having to deal with crowds and the public :)

One of my favorites is a 3 bean salad, I don't know if its considered cooking since there is no actual "cook" involved. It takes maybe an hour to prep before refrigerating overnight, and makes a ton so it works well as a side dish for several days or something to bring to a potluck. I'm also a big fan of crockpot recipes.

I really want to try a beef or pork roll sometime, I can't remember what they are called except "roll", haha. Oh wait, wellington? Anyway I need an excuse to make something so grand and practice a recipe or two and make adjustments before I give it to a crowd.

BTW I talked to IPD/Tumbleweed tonight, you got me thinking about food and she was the one who got me hooked on trying cooking so now I want to figure out some sort of get together. She says hello and <3 you!

[–]reluctant_commenter 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

That sounds awesome!! Funny, I'm the opposite, I love baking (although I haven't in ages), and I suck at most other forms of cooking haha... I'm slowly expanding my repertoire. And I'm totally with you on home gathering type of social events... reminds me of how I ended up just doing a bunch of apartment parties with friends in college and never want to the big frat/sorority stuff. It's a lot more fun to socialize with the right people...

Oh man, a Wellington looks awesome :) you're making me hungry haha. Now I want to go watch Great British Baking Show 😆 My trouble is, I would like to eat stuff like that but then just can't find the energy to make something intricate.. I really just need to find a good bakery lol.

Oh, that's nice! Hello to Tumbleweed too :) <3 that's awesome she got you started on cooking :)