Oct. 1, 2006 - It's Fall and I'm Baking!
I love Fall when the weather turns crisp and the leaves start changing. We have begun seeing Fall weather around here this past week and it is so nice! When it starts getting cooler outside it really gets me in the baking and cooking mood. Yesterday I made a big batch of Black-Bean soup for our lunch today. I also made some Oatmeal-Cranberry bars and Rice-Krispie Treats. The other day I made some French bread and tried a new recipe for a Tomato-Onion bread and it was delicious! My husband told me last night that he really enjoys when I get into the baking mood. He asked me to make croissants again--I haven't made these in a few years and I am very rusty. We'll see if I can turn out a batch for him later this week. I'll have to find some other new recipes to keep him pleased!
Another great thing about Fall is that we can turn off our air conditioner. My family is so hot-natured that the air conditioner is constantly on, but with the cooler weather we've been able to leave the windows open and enjoy the breeze. It's also helping to air out the house a little after it's been closed up all summer long. Isn't God amazing with His infinite wisdom and the wonderful gifts He gives us all year long in the form of the seasons? After living in Florida and Arizona where the seasons are Hot and Not-So-Hot, I am so thankful to now live in a place where I get to experience all 4 seasons!
