autumn
October wakes with a golden fog
It's been a bit of time since I've been around, friends! I have hardly posted anything in a year that wasn't written by someone else....
![Bacon Fat Gingersnaps [and Honey Cream Cheese Dip] from Pixiespocket.com - a rich, delicious cookie with a smoky twist! Beautiful when paired with the heavenly honey cream cheese dip.](https://www.pixiespocket.com/wp-content/uploads/bb-plugin/cache/creamcheese-honeydip-square-web-978x1024-portrait-08f58b38c505aa645da7098ba1163586-.jpg "Bacon Fat Gingersnaps [and Honey Cream Cheese Dip] from Pixiespocket.com")
Bacon Fat Gingersnaps [and Honey Cream Cheese Dip]
Thanksgiving is synonymous with turkey and mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, and (shudder) green bean casserole, but in my household, it always means the annual appearance...
Things I Love: October, Crafting, Garlic, and Bonfire
Eric and I build a small bonfire outside at least once a week. We sit around it and talk, share stories, play our banjo and...
Things I Love: Autumnal Sunlight and Sweet Water
The days are growing shorter, my friends, just as sure as my yard is a tapestry of crunching colored leaves. The air looks like the...
Things I Love: Rainy Days, but not this many…
Save 10% on all knitwear on The Irish Store through 10/31/15 with code AFFKNIT10 Autumn has arrived not with a bang,...
Things I Love: This Fine, Fine Fall
The Autumn appeared early this year, sneaking in little tendrils of fog and chill even while it still said August on the calendar. September blazed...
“Quench” and some Autumnal Goodies
Two of my recipes appear in this book! Preorder yours today! Guys! Guess what? Ashley English of Small Measure has a...
Ask a Pixie: Seasonal Allergies and Remedies
Howdy, folks! I’ve been getting lots of reader questions and comments sent to my inbox, and so I’m beginning a new feature called “Ask A...
Recipe Box: Spiced Cranberry Cordial
Ok, frugal booze hounds, here's a tip from the Pixie: watch out for cranberries on sale at your grocery store between December and January -...
Recipe Box: Oatmeal Applesauce Cookies with Maple Drizzle
Sometimes you just need a bit of warm, sweet comfort food. These cookies are perfect for when the wind is cold and howling outside your...
Honey (and Cider!) around Asheville – 2013
Beekeepers from places as diverse as the Fynbos region of the Western Cape of South Africa, Brazil, Turkey, and Vancouver Island in Canada are sending jars...
Let’s Talk About: Goldenrod Recipes and Remedies
Goldenrod, Solidago, Golden Dagger! Many people take one look at goldenrod and run in the other direction, sneezing and coughing, but goldenrod is NOT the...
Recipe Box: Farmer’s Bread and Homemade Croutons
As the temperature plummets into fall, I've been finding myself wanting something - anything - hot and fresh out of the oven. I am craving...
Mulled Wine is good medicine
Grumble. Mumble. I have a fever...a mild one, mind you, and I should be in bed. I promise I'll do that in a minute. First I...
Spelunking 101 and Plant Identification Help
Here is a photo post for y'all to enjoy...they don't capture the reality of the smell of the leaves, the sound of the rushing stream...