Autunno… Autumn…

It is officially Autumn,  and  as I do each year,  I begin the season with a Pie… this year was Pumpkin,    and little Cinnamon Sugar Apple Tarts…So happy that Fall is here,  love all the flavors of the season…

Quasi Autunno… Almost Autumn…

Autumn is almost here,  and hopefully our hot humid weather,  which can give us spectacular sunsets,   will give way to cooler temperatures to go along with the subtle changes that  let me know that Fall is near.  In the garden,  the pumpkin plants are big,  the pumpkins however,   are still small… I will keep my fingers crossed,  meanwhile,  in the kitchen,  the flavors of Autumn are beginning to show up… fruits that remind me of the new season… Poached Pear Dumplings,  A Rustic tart with my Fig Jam and Pears,  with Cream Cheese,  and topped with a buttery crumble,  and  Chicken Cacciatore,  just like dad taught me to make at the restaurant… made into a pot pie.  Comfort foods …

Bustine Da Te, Fai Da Te… Tea Bags, Diy…

Summer  just isn't the season that makes me want to do crafts… but… Autumn does,  and Autumn is on my mind.  I offered to be in charge of a craft for Jody's birthday party at Virginia's … I came up with this one.  Homemade Tea Bags,  We made them from coffee filters,  with  bakers twine to attach the tag.  Everyone chose their tea from an assortment of loose teas and spices… Sipping a Fennel Tisane is my favorite in the Fall.  They were easy to do  and we all really enjoyed making them.  Love a craft that is useful and goes away when your done with it… No clutter … downsizing on my mind…

Ciao Settembre… Hello September…

I am so happy that September is here… The light is changing,  and there is that lovely breeze that reminds me  of a favorite Season.  It is still so hot,  but hopefully it will cool off a bit ,  enough to enjoy some traditional cool weather foods… for now,  a nod to Fall with Homemade Fig Jam with Thyme,  and Pecan Macaron with a Rum Ricotta filling.