From The Pumpkin Patch
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Styling An Autumn Dining Table
As someone who loves to cook and host meals for my friends and family during the colder months, I have styled many autumn dining tables in my lifetime. My husband and I celebrated Thanksgiving yesterday, even though we’re not American.… Continue reading
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Book Review: Autumn Chills by Agatha Christie
I was a huge bookworm as a child, and I’ve been recapturing that magic throughout the last two years by getting back into reading on a regular basis. One way that I motivate myself to read is by choosing books… Continue reading
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October Through My Eyes
October is easily my favourite month of the year. Spooky season is upon us, everything seems to be pumpkin-flavoured and there’s a definite chill in the air. However, not everything is perfectly autumnal all month long. In fact, life has… Continue reading
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Book Review: Halloween Night by R.L. Stine
This time of year always reminds me of being a kid. Visiting the library after school, curling up in bed with my huge pile of books and reading for hours while the rain pattered against my bedroom window are some… Continue reading
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Mood Board: Dark Autumn Style
“Cause it’s witchcraft… that wicked witchcraft…” Halloween is almost here, and I’m feeling decidedly witchy. It might be these long shadowy nights or the creepy movies I’ve been watching, but I’m in the mood for dark outfits accessorised with blood-red… Continue reading
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11 Seasonal and Delicious Kabocha Squash Recipes
Autumn is the best time to be a home cook, particularly one who loves seasonal vegetables. However, there’s one particular little green squash that manages to steal the show every year. I’m talking, of course, about kabocha squash. This Japanese… Continue reading
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Come Pumpkin-Picking With Me
October is here, and that can only mean one thing. It’s pumpkin-picking season! So come along with my husband and I as we visit Hewitt’s Farm to pick out our Halloween carving pumpkins. We secured a wheelbarrow as soon as… Continue reading
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Snippets From Late September
September has completely flown by, and I can’t believe we’re already in early October. It was a gentle ease into the autumn months, with the temperatures still a little higher than I would prefer. Despite this weather-related setback, I’ve been… Continue reading
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Let’s Go Apple-Picking
It’s late September, so it’s time to head to the apple orchard. I just love visiting Hewitt’s Farm at this time of year. The tractors are out in full force harvesting kabocha squash and other seasonal produce to sell in… Continue reading
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Now Playing: A Cosy Autumn Playlist
I wanted to share my cosy autumn playlist with you to celebrate the beginning of my favourite season. It’s the perfect companion to a rainy weekend morning or a chilly walk in the woods. Listening to this playlist makes me… Continue reading
