Friday, October 3, 2008

Fall Favorites

Ahh Fall or Autumn whichever you prefer , what ever you call it, call it my favorite time of year. Here in Michigan the leaves change colors and the air becomes crisp. Taking a walk down a tree lined path or making a trip to the apple orchard makes for a wonderful start to a season in my opinion doesn't stay long enough. This is the first fall so far that we haven't taken a sunday morning trip to the apple orchards. No one has mentioned it so I guess they just don't want my famous apple pie! I really will miss not making my traditional trip to pick a bushel of apples and I will really miss not making my pies.

Fall brings on the thoughts of warm soup simmering on the stove, or like right now I have a crock pot full of beef stew. Theres nothing like a warm bowl of soup along with a fresh warm loaf of bread. This time of year is when my bread machine will get its work out. During the hotter months I just don't think of it.

Sitting here writing about the bread reminds me to drag out my bread machine and start a loaf for dinner. There's nothing like the smell of fresh bread.

Fall it conjures up that warm feeling of home and good food. I can't wait to start on some of my cold weather favorites. I hope the crisp air puts you in the mood to cook something hardy and flavorful.

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