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It’s September, so that means that fall is almost here! I don’t know about you, but I am definitely ready for the crispness in the air that fall will bring. Ok, I know this could be a while around here…it is Central Florida after all. We typically don’t herald in our fall-like weather until mid- to late October, but if we’re very lucky, we could begin to feel a slight coolness on our breezes before too long. But, hey, at least we still have a lot of warm weather left to enjoy going to our beautiful beaches, gardening, and watching our children or grandchildren romp and play outside.

Speaking of which, my little grandson, Connor (19 months) enjoys playing in the backyard and helping his granddaddy and me work in our yard! Sometimes I think he ends up wearing more of the soil from the garden than there is in it, though!



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Fall also brings the promise of wonderful food that, whether it is available year round or not, sometimes just should only be eaten and enjoyed in the fall. Butternut Squash Soup comes to mind, as does Shepherd’s Pie. I did cheat a little recently and baked a Shepherd’s Pie, though. At least no one complained that it was too early in the year! Well, I’m sorry there was no time for a recipe in this post, but perhaps next time.

                                               Cheers and Bon Appétit!      
                                                                    – Sharon