I was thinking about what to write about this week and I realized we will be starting a new month this week.  We are hurling at break neck speed toward the holidays and another year in the books. I decided  that you didn't need to hear me yammering about anything, but what you needed was a little inspiration... a little kick in the pants.  I want you to think about the last time you invited someone to dinner.....I'm not talking about a birthday party, holiday dinner or some special occasion...I mean when did you have someone for dinner for no other reason then it was a Saturday night and you were all hungry?  In our society, everyone is so "busy"....(don't get me started) and I think we miss a lot of opportunities to connect with people, and what better way to do that than over a delicious meal.  So, it's that simple....invite someone for dinner.  It's a great time before you get yourself all stressed out over upcoming holiday meals, parties and plans.  If you really want to make it an interesting evening, then maybe you could invite someone you've never invited before, or someone you  haven't invited in a long time....maybe ask them to bring a friend you've never met.  Share an evening at the table with people you want to get to know better.  When you've done it, feel free to send pics, your menu or fun stories from your dinner to [email protected]!  I'll share some in future posts.   Cheers! 

Dear Summer,
I know that you have packed your bags and you are waiting patiently at the train station to hit the road, it's been a good run, until next year....
But shout "Hallelujah" because Fall is in the air. 
I guess the truth is, I'm just not really a summer kinda person.  I LOVE FALL, and dare I say WINTER as well?  Well it's true and I'm owning my truth dammit.
So as quick as the temperature outside fell, the oven kicked on, the stove was humming right along and I was filled with a rush of energy courtesy of the chill in the air.
I made a few things this weekend.....