autumn.

The leaves are turning everywhere and autumn has never been more beautiful than in Vermont.  With the weather getting crisp I've cranked up the levels of cozy around my place - homemade cinnamon oatmeals and outings to get hot apple cider and orange scones.  I can't wait until it's too cold for me to do anything but bake pies and drink warm things.

Also, I've got a week off of schools so I'm already savoring my free time - currently writing this post with a woodstove to my left and a dog to my right.  Nothing like kicking off a road trip with a stop at the grandmother's house.

A FREE LOAF.

With my new job I get a free loaf of bread and/or pastry at the end of EVERY SHIFT. I know. Plus, every Wednesday the owner gets creative, makes up his own bread and brings it in around midday.   Yesterday it was Pain de Pomme Barden, or just really delicious soft bread with Barden apples in it.   So, of course that was the loaf I took home. And then today I got to share the rest with some friends in class. Love this job.