Here in the Pacific Northwest, we feel the crisp autumn evening air and vibrant coloring of the deciduous trees. We know that the warm sunny afternoons are now to be savored and cherished, and I try to spend as much time outdoors as possible to soak it all up.

There are many signs of Fall in my home. I’m pulling out the crock pot for warm slow-cook meals and cooking with sugar pumpkins. We have hot chocolate and cider along with many varieties of tea. We completed some of our gardening ...