Autumn is Arriving

In the summer, I don’t do a lot of creative cooking. I may slap some meat and veggies on the grill with some funky seasoning, but life is too busy to fuss in the kitchen during the summer. Autumn, however, is a different matter. The crispy, chilled air and the abundance of garden produce really makes me feel like cooking again! And FINALLY the grapes and apples are producing! This is our first year for both. Look at my marvelous grapes!

I’m so proud of them.

My apples are producing, too– we have the MacIntosh and JonaGold varieties in the yard. The bugs seems to be getting to them first, but I’m hoping I can get enough for a few pies yet. Be prepared to pack some diet pills, because I’m getting ready to cook– meals AND desserts! Mmmm. I’m compiling a bunch of autumn recipes, so stay tuned!