I know that it has snowed in October, but honestly, this is the earliest I have ever seen winter arrive. Last week (still technically “early October”) we had to turn the heat on in our apartment because it was 45 degrees outside. Then it continued to be a high of 45, 50-ish for the rest of the week. The leaves on the tree outside my window are still GREEN. I feel like I’ve been robbed of my first autumn back in New England. Heavy sigh for global climate change. While a blustery Nor’easter brought cold, wet misery to all of the northeast today I was snug as a bug inside all day. I made a delightful dish of braised butternut squash with saffron, garlic and chopped almonds on top of a blend of different grains. I have also had 2 mugs of hot apple cider, a baked apple and I’m going to finish off the evening with a microwaved s’more!
