Hi all,
Fall weather has finally arrived and I can hardly wait for the first wood fire of the season. There is something so special about lighting the hearth to mark the start of the season. Sure, it’s work to heat with wood, but we all so enjoy the coziness and warmth of the fire!
I’m leaning into the flavors of the fall in this week’s bake: pumpkin cookies. Mind you, I’ve tried many a version of pumpkin cookies, most tasting more of sugar than of pumpkin and spices. These, though, hit the mark. I start with browning a good deal of butter, then adding in the pumpkin and cooking it all down until it’s thick and fudgy. Then come the spices and flour. If you could step into my kitchen when these are baking, I can almost guarantee a smile on your face 🙂
We’ve pulled out most of the garden by now, save some weeds and the sweet potatoes. It’s another sign of a changing season, moving more of our work inside instead of out. The puppies outside almost all have homes, and the chickens will be glad to move to their winter home soon. We’ll hope to address some indoor projects in the coming months, settling into some new routines in the new season.
Bread becomes even more of a staple for us in the colder months – it’s always the right fit with the soups and stews of the cold weather months. We made and froze quite a bit of tomato soup, and we’ll look forward to that all winter long, with sourdough grilled cheese sandwiches, of course! My house sourdough with freshly milled flour goes quickly at home these days, so I’m making it in extra large batches!
Next week, the November menu and subscriptions will be available. If you’ve been thinking about a monthly subscription, now is a great time to start! Subscribers are sure to get the breads they want each week, without having to remember to order weekly or face a sold-out week.
Orders are open now through Tuesday, or until sold out. Breads can be picked up on Thursday afternoons either from Hillsdale College (Kendall 413) or from my home in Hillsdale.
Payment is by cash, check, or cashapp on pickup, or by credit card/Apple Pay when you order.
Please reach out with any questions or special requests!
Warmly,
Rachel