Good day to you! So many good things this week! The change in weather here has put me in a soupy mood and this menu feels particularly fall-ish. We'll ease you into meals with butternut, but this pasta will be a great place to start. Of course there are meatballs and something best served with taco toppings ;) The kids will sign up for any cookie that gets completely rolled in sugar before baked so those snickerdoodles will find their way into the weekend plan.

I have overbooked this weekend with good things. A few birthdays, soccer, family and my high school reunion on Saturday which will be entertaining if anything. We're also doing another birthday/photo shoot on Sunday for the cookbook and I am trying to iron out my grocery list and prep so I can keep it as stress free as possible. I'm only cooking side dishes, arguably my favorite part of the meal to make, so that should help. Only a few more weeks before the time change! I am already sad about loosing that light.

Hope there are good things in store for your weekend, and at the very least, something delicious. xo

Recipes and photos this week by Ashlae Warner.