I love this time of year. Temperatures are falling and the leaves are turning golden and orange. It had been a tough year agriculture wise. As harvest approaches next week, we are looking forward to making wine and enjoying the bounty of the season with so many of you who continue to make it all possible.
And who doesn't love the pumpkin recipes this time of year. I know I do. They are comforting to eat on these very cold days.
This one is particularly yummy and simple to make. My husband and oldest son loved these. Loved them. Pumpkin and chocolate go remarkably well together.
Make these for your October and November get-togethers. They are a sure hit.
I love these baking cups, they are so much nicer and fancier looking than regular cupcake holders. They are in the baking aisle at Walmart.
Apple-Lime-Mint Spritzer
When Brian and I took the boys to Italy, we wanted to eat lunch at a place near the Vatican that a lot of these 
The slight chill in the air, longer nights, and gray skies are all telltale signs that fall is finally here. As soon as the season turns, I put on my sweater and slippers, and gather my recipes for comfort food. Dishes that warm me up and make me feel right at home are on the menu now. One of my favorites around this time of year is a bowl of fluffy meatballs. Seared first and simmered in sauce, then served atop spaghetti, it's the classic Italian-American comfort dish. But there's always room for a twist on tradition.
It was one of those days, dreary and cold, and it was my turn to make lunch (I’ve told y’all how much I dislike making lunch). Mostly I was dreading it because I knew the fridge was devoid of leftovers I could just heat up and call good. 