The first real storm of Autumn hit our coast today with gusts of wind that finished off the leaves that were still clinging stubbornly to the trees. I walked over a carpet of hundreds of them on my way to work, all yellow and soaked with the rain. Aside from the wind, the city was…
Month: November 2017
Slow Cooker Irish Stew
I can hear the rain falling outside. The raindrops tap the dry leaves in the trees and on the ground making a crackling that sounds like a wood fire burning. Salem and Merlin (our cats) have made themselves some cozy nests, sleeping on the thick feather duvet on the bed. I want to snuggle up…
Turkey, Leek and Mushroom Pie
I stepped out on this gorgeous sunny November day to pick up stocking stuffers. I like to start my Christmas shopping early so that by the time the shops get busy, I’m done and able to indulge in a cozy month long Christmas movie marathon. It was so much colder yesterday but today it…
Jenn’s Really Good Nutella Hot Chocolate with Bailey’s Irish Cream
If this first week of November is a glimpse into what Winter will bring, then I say it’s going to be a cold one this year. The thermometer read – 4 when we awoke and the fireplace was lit as soon as we climbed out of bed, something we don’t usually do until the sun…