Buddies! The timber are getting increasingly naked and the wind is getting chillier. Winter is nicely on its manner.
I took a time off final weekend and drove to Prince Edward County in jap Ontario with my household to discover the world. I breathed within the recent, stunning air and simply let the solar hit my face. It was a stunning late fall day and I used to be so grateful for the climate, the corporate and for security.
Today I’m not taking a single second as a right contemplating the instability and hazard that’s exploding on the planet. I took a photograph (see above) and though it might’t actually seize the calm I felt in that second, I needed to share it with you as a result of it was breathtaking.
On our day journey we additionally stopped at The Huge Apple in Colborne, Ont. The Huge Apple is considered one of my favorite locations. I additionally stocked up on apple cider and their particular Mumble Crumble, a mixture of pie and apple crisp. Their pies are one of the best I’ve had and definitely worth the journey!
There was a lot pleasure on the Pan Am Video games in Santiago, Chile. The CBC Sports activities workforce is there capturing superb moments and Canadian glory within the pool, within the ring, on the sphere and on the observe. A lot greatness!. I’m thrilled to see this significantly as a result of it’s a style of what we will see on the Olympics in Paris in 9 months!
Considered one of my favorite moments is fellow Nova Scotian Sarah Mitton capturing gold in shot put. She’s pleasant and constructive and might trow rally heavy issues actually far. Absolute pleasure.
One other stunning submit is the CBC Sports activities Finest Photos from the Pan Am Video games. Swimmer Maggie MacNeil biting her gold {hardware} in a enjoyable pose is considered one of my favorite photographs.
Talking of lovely photographs, I’m not a baker however I’ve been having fun with time-lapse movies of baked items within the oven. I discovered an ideal account on TikTok and this video is perfection. Édith Piaf’s la vie en rose accompanying the video is as scrumptious because the content material.
On the be aware of bread, I’m not a pumpkin spice espresso lover. It is too candy for me. However Cobbs Bread incorporates a seasonal pumpkin scone which is superb. Additionally they have it with out frosting — which I want. My household loves scones however I’ve by no means efficiently baked them. Considered one of my must-haves is clotted cream. I discovered a nice recipe and can attempt it this weekend.
On the subject of baked items, I discovered a hilarious Instagram reel on a 1998 complete examine of “the tea absorbing properties of biscuits.” That is the type of analysis I discover invaluable.
I want my beloved grandfather, Baba, and I knew of this examine when it got here out. We might have examined so many biscuits. We used to have tea at 4 p.m. day-after-day. Maybe I’d do this as nicely!
Have a beautiful weekend!
