new england apple crisp pie

fall is my absolutely favorite time of year

sweaters, riding boots, crisp new england air

the changing over from one season to the next is always exciting and each season has something unique in itself to look forward to

in the fall, that one thing i look forward to the most is apple picking

beet + corn salsa

 its been a while

but i have a good excuse

i have been elbow deep in tomatoes & end of summer goodness from the garden

this time of year you will find me in the kitchen canning summer's bounty to enjoy all winter long

nothing beats opening a jar of salsa in the middle of winter ...or sauce, jam, pickles

and savouring the tastes of summer

a  few steam burns on the knuckles and scalding water down leg (apparently i did not learn my lesson from canning strawberry jam) is a small price to pay for a ticket back to summer when i need it most - in the middle of a new england winter

being able to preserve summers bounty, in my book is priceless

fridge pickles

this year marks the first year that cucumbers have actually grown to be more than pretty green vines that shrivel away come august in my own garden

next to a tomato fresh from the garden, cukes are second to hold a big piece of my heart

i found myself with a quite a few cucumbers on my hands this weekend

too hot to can, these cukes were quickly turned into refrigerator pickles

peanut butter + jelly cupcakes

i had this past friday morning off- anytime i have a morning free, to me it is like a mini vacation

i went to the gym

enjoyed breakfast in the backyard with my pup along with a cup of tea & the paper;

my morning ritual when time allows

and did i mention that i made the most amazing peanut butter & jelly cupcakes - all before 11:00am