A Warm Welcome Fall Tablescape

Last September I wrote a post called “Fall Fortune.” Although we are now in November, these words capture so nicely my sentiments surrounding fall, last year and this year.

“Just like that, exciting August summer rolled into reflective September fall and we have fall fortune to look forward to. What is your fall fortune? An abundance of vegetables from the garden. Savory new recipes using figs, root vegetables, persimmons, pumpkins, and squash. Beautiful jeweled golden, amber, and rust colors to wear and decorate your home. A subtle intensity change in sunlight. A tarte tatin baking in the oven. Your first sip of warm spiced cider. Crunching of leaves on your morning walk.

Take advantage of all the simple everyday riches that make up your fall. Fall is here, but for a few short weeks, and then gone for another year. That is one of the reasons that makes it so special.”

“Fall Fortune and Abundance,” I have been enjoying and maybe some of these ring true for you too!

-Bringing my fall cookbooks into the kitchen, for ideas, recipes, and making.

-Organizing my kitchen and pantry. Do I have the ingredients I need for fall into the holidays.

-Making three Blondie recipes, to find the best one.

Delicious And Nutritious “Pumpkin Curry With Lentils and Apples”

-Making new comfort food, fall favorite recipes. Pumpkin Curry With Lentils and Apples. Touchdown Chili. Food & Wine’s, Creamy Tuscan Chickpea Soup.

-Decorating with fall touches and color on my dining room tables, and at my front door.

-Finding that perfect “persimmon color” candle for the vintage pewter candlestick.

-Dividing and replanting my iris in flower beds.

-Adding amendment, new plant material and new life to different spots of the garden.

-Raking leaves, and adding them to the compost.

-Finding a tiny perfectly engineered empty bird nest delicately attached to an olive branch.

May The Wine From These Grapes Carry The Spirit of Gratitude

-Receiving harvest blessings from our grapes, macadamia nut trees, and herb, lemon verbena.

-Creating a list of Thanksgiving-worthy recipes for appetizers, sides, desserts, to share with friends at Thanksgiving.

Fall Sunset Over Cardiff-By-The-Sea

-Taking in the spectacular fall sunsets on our horizon and special moons in our sky.
-Enjoying a nice blazing fire on a cool evening with a cup of tea to ponder the day.

The Last Of The Blooming Garden At Domaine de Manion

-Enjoying the last of the blooming garden before it rests.

-Gatherings surrounded by loved ones and friends with a toast and good food.

-Always grateful for all the blessings large and small each day, yet even more so in this fall season.

May your fall fortune and abundance, luminously shine and bring you everyday richness!

Bon Appétit et Bon Weekend…Bonnie

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