Falling

Fall has definitely hit us here in Red Hook, NY. There's something magical about fall on the east coast. Maybe it's because I grew up in Los Angeles, California. ..but this time of the year reminds me of movies i grew up with,  only knowing "fall" indirectly . .. I think of Hocus Pocus (you're either thinking that is a terrible example or you know exactly the feeling as a kid watching that movie), and countless films that take you through upstate New York, Vermont and Connecticut in October. ..the crisp country roads being rained on by leaves of oranges and reds... it's a beautiful time of year.
We have two large maple trees on our property  (possibly more but these two are on the "lawn" areas) which mean we need to rake. And boy will we we need to do that soon....I guess you could say that and all the snow (and maintenance that goes with it) are the draw backs to having seasons...but I think it's worth it.
So. Food.
It's almost stew time.  I love stew. There's nothing better then making a slow batch of stew which lasts for 3 days worth of meals.  The trees bare outside, the snow piling on the windows and my jumbo ironclad pot hosting a melody of flavors that pair with fresh bread perfectly.  I usually have a glass of wine or something in my hand while I cook.  Helps keep you warm!
...soon. ....and I will share my recipe when I make the first batch of the season.

Haven't cooked anything spectacular lately.  Mostly dishes that end up all in one pot.