Some of our cow friends in the neighborhood put a smile on our face as we go for a walk in the neighborhood. Especially so, when they draw close to you and you can get close enough to take a nice picture and talk to them. Pat and I really enjoy visiting with our cow friends and hope they can enjoy the time without bugs to attack them even though it's been cold lately..

They don't seem too worse for wear, though.

Party Mix from Twila:

3 cups cheerios                             2 cups Fruit Loops

3 cups Chex                                   2 cups Honey Comb

2 cups Pretzels                               3 cups Mixed Nuts

Seasoning:

¼ cup Butter                                   1 ¼ tsp. Seasoning Salt

5 tsp. Worcestershire Sauce         ¼ tsp. Garlic Powder

Melt butter in a sauce pan. Add the seasonings. Pour this mixture over the dry ingredients; mix well. Bake until lightly toasted, at 250. Cool. Store in tight container.

**Note: I use any 6 ingredients I think would be good.

Twila

Just wanted to showcase 3 items from the newly opened Fresh Market in Lynchburg, VA. Love looking there for wonderfully packaged goodies. For this weeks seasonal pics, I'm showcasing the Fresh Market Jar Cookie Mix, the Chocolate Mix in a jar, and Pumpkin Patch granola in kraft bag with peek a boo front. I love the way they are packaged and have such a festive look. I get so much inspiration by the way they arrange their merchandise and package the food. So healthy for you too, this store specializes in food like "Whole Foods" would carry. Organic, healthy for you items. If you haven't stopped in at Fresh Market, you ought to now, while you're out shopping. Hope you enjoy! Have a blessed Christmas and Holiday Season!

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It's sad to see our garden gearing down, but we must be thankful for the bounty that the Lord gave to us! Here's a great link from Backwoods Home Magazine on lots of ways to use those end of the season green tomatoes from your garden.