Favorite Things

Favorite fall recipes, a must-have autumn wardrobe addition, plus the best cookbook I’ve purchased in years.

Happy Autumnal Equinox! Today marks the official start of fall, though I’ve been seeing signs of its impending arrival for weeks. My neighbor’s tree has shed nearly all its leaves, my dog has not-so-subtly resumed taking naps next to our unlit fireplace, and I’ve woken up on more than one morning needing to put on a sweater as soon as I get out of bed. The autumnal equinox marks complete harmony between day and night, and allows us to embrace new self-care rituals for the colder seasons, realign with nature, and go inward a little bit. You also now have permission to buy Pumpkin Spice everything, and bake (and eat) pies on the weekend. What’s not to love?

So, on this cozy and officially FALL morning, I hope you’re somewhere comfortable and relaxing, ready to dive into this week’s favorite things…

But first, a few old posts and recipes that are relevant for this time of year:

Tips for Transitioning Your Diet and Lifestyle for Fall and Winter

Slow Cooker Cinnamon Applesauce

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Getting Your Kitchen Ready for Fall

Now, my current favorite things:

Your Fall Vibe According to Your Zodiac Sign

What is it about this time of year that makes me want to hunker down and watch movies all weekend? I am going to make my way through this list; I’m especially excited for Conclave and Heretic.