Apples and Pumpkins and Squash.... oh my!

My trip to the open-air Farmers' Market this morning was quite fruitful (pardon the pun)! I picked up a bunch of fresh apples in heirloom varieties (I can't remember all the names, but I'm looking forward to tasting each one!) Spaghetti and Acorn squash are some of my favorites, and I'm looking forward to cooking with the two I picked up this morning. I'll be sure to post the recipes!

Back from my outdoor shopping trip, I enjoyed a ciabatta roll topped with raw milk cheese spread and fresh Bartlett pears. YUM. I would have taken a photo but it was gone before I could say "cheese". I just love Fall and all the wonderful changes it brings!

What are you favorite memories of the Autumn season?

Things I like, #2

Dunkin' Donuts

No, they can't spell, but they do make good coffee. I've been a fan of the French Vanilla flavored ground coffee from DD for a while, and I am just now beginning to make a foray into their prepared drinks. Having a coupon* always helps, so I stopped in this morning (after dropping off DH at work... not a normal occurence, mind you) for a "Dunkaccino". Now, I don't want to know how many calories were in this sucker, but it sure did taste good. Plus, you really can't be good coffee for 99 cents.

*[Speaking of shopping with coupons.... that's another thing on my "Like List" these days]

Amazon.com

You may or may not realize that I have a slight problem with online shopping... or rather e-window shopping. I don't always buy... but at almost any given point during the day, you might find me perusing products from the myriad online stores available to me through the interwebs. I make wishlists, fill shopping carts, and imagine how chic I will look in those fab suede Steve Madden pumps. Yes, it's true. And it's a problem. :\ But, when I actually need to buy something (say, a book for our couple book club), Amazon.com always comes in handy for buying used copies on the cheap! Offering everything from DVDs and MP3 albums to designers shoes and clothing, Amazon offers just about anything you could want in new or used condition (for those discontinued items you never thought you'd find again!) It's also my personal favorite for creating birthday/holiday wishlists for myself.... or perusing those of others to buy from. So, if you expect a gift from me any time soon, it wouldn't hurt to set up a handy-dandy little list at (you guessed it) Amazon!

Things I LIKE Right Now...

Flats
The time for flip flops is quickly drawing to a close, and I am enjoying breaking out the cute and comfortable shoes I haven't really worn all summer! I love the pop of color these
red loafers add to just about any outfit.


Scarves and other cool-weather accessories
As the temperatures gradually drop, I enjoy finding ways to layer clothing into outfits that are both stylish and warm! This multi-colored scarf (a recent New York & Co. purchase) goes with a lot of different pieces in my fall wardrobe and just throwing it on over a plain tee spruces up my look.

More to come....