Measure, roll, chop, stir, bake, eat . . . .

What's missing from this Autumn afternoon

tea break? Something homemade to nibble on perhaps.

This was my grandmother's china. It's delicate and

really not for outdoor use, but now and then I just

enjoy making a cuppa in that exquisite little teapot.

The memories of my maternal grandma come flooding back. 

I loved her dearly.

I spent a lot of time with her. 

She cared for me until I was four and started school 

because my mother had to work. . .but I only had her 

until I was eleven. When she died, her leaving 

left a huge emptiness in my life.

I do enjoy baking something for teatime or dessert, 

especially if company is expected. Yes, I know, there are

nice pastries at bakeries, even some grocery stores, but

I always feel a sense of well-being when I've taken time

to bake something from scratch, don't you?

Blueberry muffins. . . 

. . . a blackberry galette. . .

. . . or a nice slice of cake.

Will you be baking over the weekend?

Now the days are cooler heating up the kitchen

is no longer a problem. 

My oven will be baking a blackberry and apple

crumble. . . .and those butternut squash!