Mainely Martha

As the leaves have begun to change color and drift to the ground, the dip in temperature today finally made it feel like fall.  And as much as I love my morning visit to Breaking New Grounds for coffee, today was especially enjoyable…it is really crisp fall now! I didn’t even mind knowing that they wouldn’t have pumpkin spice today…didn’t matter.

And as the day progressed and it remained cool, the oven was calling. Baking is so enjoyable in the cooler months and the boys of fall have been playing hard on the soccer field, so some homemade treats were in order. But, the problem is…how do you choose what to bake? Well, I took the easy way out, one son loves pie, one loves pumpkin cookies and the third son loves everything so I whipped up a pie and cookies.  And in doing so,  I thought about the season and baking ahead….pace yourself! Drink your coffee and focus; the multitude of holiday pies and cookies are on the horizon.

That said, it is time to plan and try out new recipes while you dust off the old ones.  But no need to stress, throw the apron on, drink some coffee and enjoy it. And remember, it doesn’t have to be done all at once; focus on the baking that can be done in advance and can freeze nicely. Even if there are just dough’s that are prepped and put in the fridge or freezer to bake later. There are a few cookie recipes on the site that are definitely great prepped in advance and more to come…continue to check in as the baking season progresses.

“I am pretty sure the secret to world peace is hidden in the smell of coffee and baked sweets.” – Unknown