Autumn...

With the days gradually getting shorter, darkness comes calling a bit earlier. It is already fall. Halloween is around the corner. But I don't mind...

There is a crisp chill in the air that circles round while the leaves and acorns hit the ground. Familiar scents of home-baked apples with cinnamon and nutmeg swell in the oven, overflowing to fill the house with distinct comfort. I love this time of the year...

Time to re-open our dining room, bringing the party inside once again, inviting guests for good food and engrossing conversation at our table.  We kicked off the season with our annual apple picking excursion into New York. What fun we had! And what an impressive batch of apples we collected!