Honeycrisp apples, pumpkins, and other wonderful fall things
8 October 2009
So yesterday was the last day of flip-flop weather. For me anyway. I know many will press on into the winter, but now that the temps are maxing out in the 50s, I’m retiring my flip-flops ’til next spring.
Closed-toe footwear is about the only thing I dislike when it comes to fall. I think October would still be my favorite month in Kansas City even if it didn’t have my birthday. I love watching the leaves change. I love the dark, rainy mornings like we’re having today. I love Honeycrisp apples. I love putting on a coat for the first time since March and finding random stuff in the pockets.
A couple days ago when I christened my leather jacket for the season, I found two Dum-Dum wrappers. Can’t even remember why we had Dum-Dums. Meeting at the bank? Doctors appointment?
I thought McKenna would be upset by fall, especially now that our tomatoes are mostly bad. But she loves the pumpkins and appears to be making it her mission in life to greet every new leaf littering the ground. Of course today she keeps looking out the rain-streaked window and saying a forlorn, “Outside?” Might be a long winter around here. Lots of trips to the mall or something.
Hope everyone’s enjoying their fall as much as I am!
Comments
I think one of my favorite parts of fall is all the pumpkin-flavored things. One of my favorite restaurants makes perfectly scrumptious pumpkin pancakes during the fall, served with real whipped cream. Mmmm.
Posted by Heather Vetsch on 8 October 2009
I’ve never had pumpkin pancakes. I wonder if somewhere in KC makes them…
Posted by Stephanie on 8 October 2009
Okay, pumpkin pancakes sound YUMMY. Guess who’s going to look up a recipe here in a minute!
And Stephanie, I would like to point out that this would have been the perfect time to use the word “autumnal.” ;-)
Posted by Roseanna White on 8 October 2009
I also love fall. Along with Honey Crisp apples, pumpkin foods another wonderful treat to enjoy is a good pomegranate.
I would love to try pumpkin pancakes. They sound yummy.
Posted by Beth Hines on 12 October 2009
I love fall here too. The colors are beautiful, and when it isn’t raining (which it has for most of the past week) the air is so crisp and clear you could practically live off it and pumpkin pie alone. :)
Posted by Erica Vetsch on 8 October 2009