Lost At Sea

Where have I been?  Lost at sea.  Not physically lost, but definitely mentally lost at sea.  We just returned a few days ago from our very first cruise.  We went into this not knowing what cruising would be like, but left our cruise dreaming of our next.

I won't drone on and on about cruising, even though I'd love to, but I will say that our family reunion on the Disney Dream was indeed that...a dream.  It's so hard to pinpoint the best part.  The food was first class, the water was beautiful and serene, and being with a whole bunch of family...well, that's always a hoot!  I will say that it was a dream trip, and one that I'm still recovering from!

Before I left, I made this amazingly wonderful fall meal.  It came from one of my dearest friend's blog, A Bit of This and A Dash of That.  It was so yummy and fall-ish, that even looking at these pictures now as I write this blog post...I'm craving it again for din-din.

 If you have never eaten a stuffed squash, believe me that is indeed something you are missing.  I must say that the first time I was served it, I wasn't exactly thrilled.  However, it is indeed one of the tastiest fall meals out there in my opinion.  I urge you to try it before you count it out.  What I love about this particular recipe, is the inclusion of the maple breakfast sausage and molasses glaze.  It almost feels like breakfast for dinner, one of my absolute faves!

I paired this squash with a salad, just like my blogger friend Shannon.  I used a spring mix and pears just like her, but I opted out of the radishes only because I had a couple of candied pecans and those sounded like SUCH fun!

I hope that you love this recipe as much as I did!  It's easy to assemble, chalk full of good food, and so cost effective!  I've been cooking more than I've been writing lately, so hopefully I'll be getting these yummy treats out to you!  I've got a special Halloween cookie coming.  I don't usually post over the weekend, but Halloween is closing in fast!!

 I thought I'd leave you with some pics of the Texas Tornado.  Food covered face, banged up chin, and a mosquito bite welt...all in a day's work for this pint-sized powerhouse!  I've got much more to share about the cruise for another day and another post.  You know taking this little Tornado international might have been the bravest thing my husband and I have ever done!

Link to Sausage-Stuffed Acorn Squash with Molasses Glaze Recipe