Wonderful fall day

How quickly the weather changes around here. Last week it was below freezing and this week, absolute fall perfection. I should be outside enjoying it but instead I am preparing to cook a fall inspired meal for some friends. It's a sacrifice that I am willing to make. So here's what's on the menu:

Apple and Ginger Pork Chops

Mashed Potatoes

Butternut Squash Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette

Baked Apples

Being a typical menu prepared by me, I've found all of the recipes off of the Internet (minus the potatoes) and have never cooked them before (minus the potatoes). I'm not really worried about the recipes turning out, I'm more worried if they will be all done at the same time.

I'm also a bit worried about school this week because it's midterms and I'm not really prepared. I'm in the middle of a lazy period at the moment and don't feel like doing too much. I'm just going to have to push through it, though, because I won't have a break until Thanksgiving and even that will be filled with papers along with travel.

Anyway, I should go start cooking so that supper doesn't end up being a disaster. We'll see if I remember to take some pictures of the food :-)