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Ending Summer In Italy

September 27, 2019September 27, 2019by Jenna HaldaneLeave a Comment

It's become a tradition for Elliott and I to visit an English seaside town every September, celebrating the end of summer and the start of a new season. This year, however, things were a little different.

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Happy 1st of October!

I’m currently listening to the storm rumbling outside as I sip a peppermint hot chocolate and watch my salted pumpkin candle flickering in the gloomy afternoon light. I think it’s safe to say that autumn is off to the perfect start!

I’ve been teasing this for a while, but my vegan and caffeine-free peppermint hot chocolate recipe is finally here! Tap the link in my bio to make it for yourself (and find out where I got that adorable fox mug!)
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#autumn #fall #autumnvibes #fallvibes #caffeinefree #nocaffeine #hotchocolate #veganrecipes #pepperminthotchocolate #hellooctober #happyoctober #carobrecipes

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I recently got back from a wonderful week in Italy - we spent five days in Rome before travelling to the region of Abruzzo to attend a wedding.

It was a much-needed break and a great opportunity to experience a new country. I’ve written a blog post all about our adventures across Italy - tap the link in my bio to check it out!
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#travel #rome #italy #visitrome #visititaly #travelblog #travelblogger #colosseum #explorerome #exploreitaly #travelgram #instatravel #travelphotography #traveltheworld

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We arrived home from a short break in Italy to find the first of our kabocha squash peeking through the leaves!

It may be a little late in the season, but I’m praying that we have at least one ready in time for Thanksgiving. I make the BEST kabocha soup, and I’m sure it will taste even better with a homemade squash.

How cute does it look?! I’m obsessed!
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#gyo #greenthumb #growyourown #growwhatyoueat #eatwhatyougrow #growyourfood #veggiegarden #kitchengarden #ediblegarden #greenfingers #gardenersofinstagram #horticulture #growsomethinggreen #growfood #growsomething #backyardgarden #backyardgardening #vegetablegarden #allotmentuk #kabocha #kabochasquash #squash #harvest

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Today is the first official day of autumn, and it’s already feeling satisfyingly autumnal over here in my little corner of the UK!

My apartment is decorated with pumpkins, I’ve already spotted a squirrel holding a conker and I just purchased the first of my Halloween candy. Tonight I’ll be cooking up a big pot of chilli, lighting my pumpkin spice candle and pouring myself a hot chocolate (recipe coming soon!) How are you celebrating the start of the autumn months?
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#autumn #fall #firstdayofautumn #firstdayoffall #autumnvibes #fallvibes #pumpkinspice #happyautumn #pumpkin #pumpkinpatch

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Have you ever made homemade jam?
It’s the best way to use up an abundance of seasonal fruits, like these blackberries that I picked way too many of. I personally love it slathered on a slice of fresh bread straight from the oven, but homemade jam also makes a great cake filling as well as being the perfect gift.
If you’re looking for a cosy autumnal activity this season, get jam-making!
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#jam #homemadejam #blackberryseason #blackberries #blackberryjam #autumn #fall #september

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I’m currently perfecting my recipe for the most delicious vegan, caffeine-free mint hot chocolate. If I’m honest, I’ve tested the recipe way too many times - I’ve been telling myself that I want to get it just right, but in reality it’s the perfect excuse to drink endless cups of hot chocolate!

The recipe will be up on the blog in early October, but you can whip up a mug of my vegan, caffeine-free pumpkin spice latte if you simply can’t wait until then. Tap the link in my bio!
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#pumpkinspicelatte #pumpkinspice #pumpkin #psl #vegan #caffeinefree #nocaffeine #plantbased #veganpumpkinspice #veganpumpkin #pumpkinrecipes #veganpumpkinrecipes #veganautumn #autumnrecipes

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I’m so impressed with our first beetroot harvest!

They’re vibrantly purple, decently sized and completely delicious - I’ve been roasting them in the oven and adding them to salads. Who needs the supermarket when you can grow your own?
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#gyo #greenthumb #growyourown #growwhatyoueat #eatwhatyougrow #growyourfood #veggiegarden #kitchengarden #ediblegarden #greenfingers #gardenersofinstagram #horticulture #growsomethinggreen #growfood #growsomething #backyardgarden #backyardgardening #vegetablegarden #allotmentuk #kale #curlykale #harvest #beetroot

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Doesn’t this leaf look EXACTLY like the 🍁 emoji?

Autumn is in the air today, and I couldn’t be happier. I picked up a few pumpkins at the grocery store to decorate my apartment, and bought two new autumnal candles (pumpkin spice and salted pumpkin!) which are currently making my living room smell good enough to eat.

How are you celebrating the start of the colder months?
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#autumn #fall #fallvibes #autumnvibes #autumnleaf #autumnleaves #autumnaesthetic #autumncolours #fallcolours #fallaesthetic #fallinspiration #fallinspo #autumninspiration #autumninspo #autumninspired #fallinspired #september

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