Tag: autumn

  • State of the Garden: November

    I’m always a little conflicted when it comes to my garden at this time of the year. Part of me is relieved that it’s done for the season, because as much as I enjoy the fruits (and vegetables 😉 ) of my labour, it’s a lot of work. Another part of me, however, is sad to see it…

  • Coming to Terms with Autumn…

    Despite the blooming of the last rose of summer in my back yard this week, the onset of autumn (and the approach of winter) have pretty much become undeniable.  And despite any whining you may have seen me doing on Facebook and/or Twitter, I’m really not as averse to the idea as one might think. In fact, I…

  • Recipes by Request: Roasted Curried Butternut Squash and Apple Soup

    Whine as I may about the end of summer and approach of winter, one of the things I most love about fall is a return to comfort foods. There’s just something about sitting down to a big bowl of soup or stew…especially one made from the local harvest (yes, the farmer’s markets are still open–until…

  • Zombie Apocalypse Prep & Other Autumn Musings

    Well, it looks as if fall might be upon us. It may have actually been upon us for a while, but I’ve been in denial. 😉 Despite my reluctance to acknowledge the change in seasons, however, I’ve still managed to get us mostly ready for winter. Firewood has been delivered and stacked (in every available nook and…