Welcome Fall and Everything it Brings

Take heart oh you who long for the summer one more day.....we will get our sunny days again. And yes, even in October or December! But for now, let's embrace this season with gusto!

One thing about Washington, fall can last a long time. It just depends on when it starts, and whether the wind takes all the leaves with it!

Many people have this idea that the Evergreen State has only "evergreen" trees, but we have so many deciduous trees!

I love those yellow huge maple leaves!

One thing that rainy days do is bring out the baking urge in many of us.

This past weekend, I made some chocolate bread, and it came out so good! Unlike chocolate cake or a sweetbread, it's a yeasted bread with 3 kinds of chocolate in it! And it makes great French toast!

If you want the recipe, just email me at robinhelene@gmail.com and I can send it to you. I just can't post it here for copyright reasons.

Another thing I love about this time of year is that it starts the march toward the holiday season. I used to dread the holiday season because of how crazy it can get, but I decided lately to just enjoy it all.

Attitude is everything. Enjoy these times, relish these seasons in our lives....each one has such beauty and an opportunity to create great memories.