Happy Thanksgiving…

As tradition goes,  we will be having Thanksgiving at Anna and Nicola's .  Anna will make her spectacular Turkey dinner,  usually consisting of two turkeys… One baked in the wood fired Pizza oven and one in the kitchen oven.  Anna will do all of the sides,  with the exception of the cranberry sauce… i'll make  that because I seem to be the only one who wants it.  So,  I'll make an Orange Cranberry sauce,   and as usual,  I am in charge of pies and table setting,  maybe some rolls.  We'll have Apple,  Pumpkin and Macaroon pies.   We don't really need three pies,  but we do like variety…Everyone has a favorite. Golden hues and some natural elements will set the tone for what will surely be another lovely Thanksgiving at Anna and Nicola's… So thankful to be with loving family,  wishing it could be the entire family…

Accendifuoco…Firelighters…

Been enjoying making some seasonal crafts.  The latest one being these little firelighters.  Made from Natural ingredients that I had on hand , in the kitchen,   in the shed ,  and around the garden… Dried Roses,  Pinecones,  Dried Bay Laurel,  Rosemary, Sea Lavender,  Dried Apple Rings,  and Candied Orange Slices.  I melted Natural Beeswax, poured it into little Paper Muffin Cups, and  added some Essential Oils, and Spices.   Orange Clove,  Lavender Vanilla,  Apple Cinnamon, Orange Vanilla, and Eucalyptus.  A little piece of Twine dipped in wax will make lighting a fire easy,  the Oils and Spices will make it smell heavenly…

Tiramisu Per Vincenzo… Tiramisu For Vincenzo…

After a two month stay,  Vincenzo heads back to Italy.  We shared lots of good family meals,  for which he was very appreciative.  When I asked him what he would like for dessert on his last night  he said , "Tiramisu "… So that's what I made.

Candele… Candles…

There always seems to be wax left in the bottom of filled candles … too much to waste.  I dug the wax out,  remelted  it,  and filled pretty containers that I had on hand… They will make nice gifts…

Piaceri Autunnali…Autumn Pleasures…

Enjoying Autumn colors…   it's been so warm,  but,  finally, it seems to be cooling off and the Liquidambar Tree is showing signs of Fall… still mostly green ,  but also with some scarlet, gold, and orange.

Carrying the Fall colors into a table setting for a birthday lunch  for a good friend, along with a pretty, Pumpkin Spice Cake.

This season is passing quickly, and soon the colors of choice will be red and green,  but for me,   not until Thanksgiving passes…