Piaceri Autunnali... Autumn Pleasures..

It's that time of year... everyone thinking of Pumpkins and Squashes,  Colorful Leaves,   and cool breezes.  Here we can only dream of cool breezes and brightly hued trees... it has been a very hot early Fall,  but happily,  it cooled of just in time for Halloween. I'm in full Autumn mode in the kitchen,  making old favorites,  and thinking up new seasonal recipes...

Ciao Autunno...Hello Fall...

My yearly tradition of baking a Pie on the first day of Autumn continues... Sometimes Apple,  sometimes Pumpkin... This time it's Pumpkin...

In Cucina... In The Kitchen...

My kitchen is so much smaller than my previous one... but it's OK.  The main obstacle is only having one oven,  so timing is so important if I am baking an entree,  and bread or focaccia... It doesn't stop me from doing what I love most ,  and I have been doing a lot of cooking and baking.   Whether for a special get together,  a special request from Priscilla (Beef Wellington) or just because...

Dal Forno… From The Oven..

It was a sweet,  and savory weekend… Basil Blueberry  Pie,   Chocolate Cream Cheese Beggar's Purses,  Homemade Sun Dried Tomato Pesto,  Cream Cheese Beggar's Purses,  Chocolate Ganache Strawberry Tarts,  Herbed Triple Berry Crisp,  Rustic Loaves,  Grilled,  Herbed Salmon…

Godendo I Sapori Dell' Autunno... Enjoying The Flavors Of Autumn...

I can't believe it's already mid October.  Enjoying this season by doing a little crafting,  and a lot of baking,  Pumpkin and Apple pies and tarts...

Pumpkin Pie...

Every year, on the first day of Autumn,  I make a pie... either Apple or Pumpkin.  This year it was Pumpkin.  Just Classic Pumpkin Pie with Flaky Homemade Pie Crust... The aroma of Pumpkin and Spices filling the air says,  "Autumn is here"...

Linking to... On The Menu Monday At Stonegable

Crostata di More e Mirtilli... Blackberry & Blueberry Pie...

Blackberries and blueberries are so beautiful and delicious... and made into pie,  with a buttery homemade crust makes them even better...