Is it too early for me to celebrate autumn? I ask this because the calendar says that autumn officially started on Sept. 22, but the weather continues to have a definite summer vibe. Well, I’m going to be the cheerleader for fall regardless of the temperature. Two, four, six, eight, what do I appreciate? It’s autumn, yeah, yeah, it’s autumn.
Alrighty then, here’s to everything fall — pumpkinty-boo! There is so much to love about this season, and I nerd out whenever the calendar turns to October. For one thing, Mother Nature sure knows how to exit stage left, so to speak, with a brilliant palette of yellows, reds and oranges. You go, girl! Then of course, I have to mention the pumpkins. No matter your pumpkin acquisition preference — store-bought or fresh-picked — these prolific orange orbs are everywhere! There is no doubt about their ability to pumpkin-up my autumn enthusiasm. No pun-kin intended.
When daytime temperatures are still fairly warm, it may be difficult to get excited about comfort food and cozy clothing. But cooler days and nights are quickly approaching — something I look forward to — so my perfect autumn-themed reading list includes books about comfort food, hot tea and warm and fuzzy attire.
Three pumpkins to autumn!
- “The Complete Autumn & Winter Cookbook: 550+ Recipes for Warming Dinners, Holiday Roasts, Seasonal Desserts, Breads, Food Gifts, and More” by America’s Test Kitchen.
- “Cozy Knits: 30 Hat, Mitten, Scarf, and Sock Projects from Around the World” by Sue Flanders and Janine Kosel.
- “Grow Your Own Tea: The Complete Guide to Cultivating, Harvesting, and Preparing” by Christine Parks and Susan M. Walcott.
- “Knit Blankets: 25 Colorful and Cozy Throws” by Sixth & Spring Books.
- “Pies Are Awesome: The Definitive Pie Book — Step-by-Step Designs for Every Occasion” by Jessica Leigh Clark-Bojin.
- “Tea: History, Terroirs, Varieties” by multiple authors.
