Category: Autumn
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The Magic of a Harvest Moon
My dearest gentle reader, Here is a little post about my own harvest full moon celebration! While there was no dancing naked under the moonlight (this time), there were still many magical memories! The harvest moon is all about celebrating life while releasing what you don’t want to bring with you into the next season.…
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Old School Canning Tomatoes
Tomato girl summer just turned into pasta girl fall! Pasta cheers! Canning tomatoes is a fun activity to do with any partner-in-canning-crime! It’s a delicious way to bring that summer flavor into your pantry for fall and winter! This is the old school way of canning; however, you can absolutely save some time my using…
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Carlo’s Sicilian Spaghetti & Meatballs
A homemade sacred recipe passed down from generation to generation. This classic dish is a perfect staple for cozy season! Let me introduce you to the man, the legend, the myth: Grandpa Carlo! Carlo Zito was my Sicilian great grandfather who immigrated to Chicago in search of a better life for his family. He was…
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Easy Breezy Autumnal Pasta
Pasta la vista baby! This is a very easy and cozy comfort meal for two! It’s a light sauce packed with veggies and flavor. You can absolutely add chicken, sausage, or shrimp to this pasta dish if you’re looking for a little more sustenance. I used my garden picked: German tomatoes, hot pepper, bell peppers,…
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Season of the Harvest
It’s the most magical time of the year! No, I don’t need a designer purse; my concept abundance looks a little different! Harvest season always makes the hard work of garden season worth it! “On this happy feast day joyously we sing, thanks for all the plenty that the harvests bring.” — Emilie Poulsson
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Chicken Tortilla Soup
My favorite soup of all time! *This is not a drill, soup season approaches!! Chicken tortilla soup is a perfect gateway soup into cozy season. It’s family friendly, smells like heaven, and it’s just a great electric cauldron staple. This is an easy soup to whip up for weekends, or even to bring some soup…
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