Happy Friday! I sort feel like I fell into an abyss the last week or so with our move to our new home. I am finally coming up for air and realizing that it is mid-October. The perfect time for a little Friday Loving Lately October post.
Here’s what I’m Loving Lately…
The view from my new kitchen is so peaceful and sunny. I had to move away all the boxes just to get this picture but it was worth it. I do love my breakfasts and I am going to enjoy eating them with this view.
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Fall racing
I am loving the weather! It’s finally cooled down and fall is in the air. This weekend we (my MRTT friends and I) are road tripping it up to Hershey park for the Hershey Half this Sunday. I was really stressing about not being prepared and I was able to switch to the relay. Whew! So I guess I am now doing a half of a half LOl. Looking forward to a fun weekend of friends, running and chocolate. Does not get better than that!
Fresh ground coffee
My friend, Jenny, gave me the most delicious freshly roasted coffee from Vigilante as a house warming gift. I do not usually take the time to treat myself to freshly ground coffee but I think I am going to have to more often. Wow so good!
Fall Foods
How delicious are all the smells of fall? Cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice are some of my faves and I am loving adding them to so many yummy dishes. Pumpkins, squash, apples and pears oh my. I have signed up for my first CSA share starting in a few weeks and I am looking forward to stepping out of my comfort zone and trying new veggies. In case you missed my cinnamon raisin pumpkin challah French Toast bake the other day, check it out here.
Soup Club
Our Soup Club is about to start again and I can’t wait! We started last fall with 10 friends and it was a big hit. Basically works like a cookie swap with soup. More on that to come soon. The crock pot will be a permanent fixture for the next few months.
That’s what I’m Loving Lately. How about you, tell me what are you loving lately about fall?
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We had one morning this week in the 60’s and I smiled for 2 days! Good luck with the Hersey half- the relay sounds like a lot of fun- no pressure, you got this! Enjoy setting up the new house- that is a lot of work!
Yes it is a lot of work! Enjoy those cool temps when you get them
Good luck on Sunday! I hope there’s chocolate at the finish!
What a fun post. I’ve been loving the slightly cooler running weather too. It’s been a lot easier. Also loving fresh pumpkin! So good. Hope you have a good weekend and glad you are enjoying your new house.
I am a little more into squash this year but still love the pumpkin
I love fall racing. The weather, the colors and the selection of races.
I wish I had a soup club to join. I love soups!!
I am loving that my recent half marathon was a PR.
Congrats on your PR! You might have to start your own soup club
There’s nothing like a room with a view! I actually eat most of my meals on our couch because it’s across from our bay window!
Enjoy Hershey! At one time I thought I’d do that half, but then I did Gettysburg. So many races, so little time . . .
Not fall where I am right now. But boy will it be when I get back home!
Yes so many races so little time!
I am loving fall racing and all the foods and of course, hot coffee too! Hope you have a wonderful weekend 🙂
I love the idea of a soup club! That sounds like a really fun way to get together with friends. Good luck at the relay this weekend!
Thanks! Soup club is amazing
Thats a great idea for Hershey! I live pretty close (NJ) and always see it but am intimidated by the idea of the hills associated with it. I may have to get my BRF to sign up for the relay with me at some point instead, that sounds much more do-able 🙂
I am probably way under prepared for the hills too!
Yey for a bright kitchen and fall foods! So happy you were able to switch to the relay. Have a blast!
Me too thanks so much should be fun!
I remember you posting about your soup club. I think this is great and I just might be tempted to see about one here. I’ll have to go back and re-read that post, but I look forward to more on it. Happy Friday Deborah!
OH the soup club is great fun! Happy Friday to you too
I am loving the cooler temperatures during the day. It makes for perfect running weather. I also love all of the colors! I’m not a fan of the sun leaving us so early in the evenings though!
Yes that part is not my favorite either!
My sister and I have been talking about doing the Hershey Half some year. Since it is only about an hour and half from where she lives. Good luck this weekend. Can’t wait to hear about it.
Thanks I think I am woefully under prepared for the hills but just going to go with it!
The best thing about fall for me, is BOOT weather!!! I love wearing boots, LOL!
Oh yea me too!
I am NOT loving the dark mornings….but am loving the early morning runs. This is the latest I have ever gone (into the fall) doing them, and it’s been a nice change in routine. Just this week, the leaves started changing…so I’m LOVING all the color!
ah we have not really had the color changes yet. I do not like waking up to dark school mornings either.
Your breakfast area is lovely! How nice to be surrounded by such large windows and feel like you are bringing outdoors in!
Yes exactly! I will really appreciate it in the middle of winter to have the sun coming in
ah your breakfast view looks amazing! perhaps we can meet for coffee some day 😉 I too am loving fall running. I haven’t raced in June so looking forward to my late October and November races!
I would love to meet for coffee or CPY sometime!
Hooray for fall races! I’m actually running my first 5K in 2 year next weekend. I’m more than a little nervous… but there’s wine at the end. 😉
That soup club sounds awesome!
Wine always helps! Good luck & look forward to reading about it
Oh, I want to hear more about the Soup Club. I. Love. Soup. Of course, the weather hasn’t been right for it, but I may have to just start going for it. It’s almost November!
Love the view from your kitchen! It’s beautiful!
Thanks and yes I will be chatting more about the soup club soon
Your new kitchen looks great! More room for meatless Mondays!
Exactly! Just don’t tell my husband that’s why I wanted to move 🙂
I was so impressed by your kitchen view! Mine is not that serene! The soup club sounds like such a great idea!
You really need to come over and cook with me sometime soon!
Congrats on the new house! Moving is so much work! I’m loving lately, the leaves finally changing colors ( was late this year), wearing comfy sweaters, tall boots and comfort foods. Good luck on your relay. I’d like to visit Hershey sometimes!
OH yes the tall boots and big socks are coming out soon
I’m loving all the locally grown fruits and veggies, and the fresh crisp fall air! I’m also LOVING all the awesome fall recipes I’ve been seeing lately!
Congrats on the new house! I totally know how you feel about moving and such, that was my June!
Fall is my fav! Everything about it is so amazing!
Have a fun race weekend! 🙂
The breakfast picture is beautiful!
Thanks so much! I am loving it
Have fun in Hershey this weekend and congrats again on the new digs!
Thanks excited about both!
I love sunny cool fall days as well. I like the idea of a soup club. Might have to start something like that, too. Thanks!
All the girls are loving soup club try it!
Love fresh ground coffee! The soup club sounds like a great idea! We have a lot of soup going on lately, wish we lived closer!
I know how great would that be??
The view from your kitchen really is gorgeous! Hope your enjoying your new home Deborah! I’m looking forward to running in fall, as well!!
Thanks! Yes enjoy the weather
I’m glad you’re loving your new kitchen!! It’s always more fun to cook in a space you enjoy 🙂
It sure is! Lots more light 🙂
Oooh I love the soup swap idea! A Hershey park race sounds like fun, glad you had an option to switch to relay!
Soup swap is so much fun more details to come
I’m loving the everything pumpkin, even pumpkin beer this fall. Looking forward to visiting a pumpkin patch with the kiddos too! Enjoy Hershey Park this weekend! Sounds like a fun race!!
Pumpkin beer? wow
I can’t wait to hear more about the Soup Club, I am a soup fanatic at this time of year! Also, I love your coffee mug…so true, I’ve got a long way to go until my kids graduate 🙂
Oh I love the idea of a soup recipe swap! Don’t know what I would do without my crockpot.
Have fun in Hershey!
soup swap is so much fun!
Soup club is such an awesome idea! I love freshly ground coffee – at work we even have a coffee grinder and grind it fresh everyday. It makes a huge difference in the taste! I’m loving fall tastes and smells. I picked up some fall-scented candles yesterday and it has made my apartment feel so cozy!
OH yes the freshly ground coffee is a nice treat!
I am loving the fall fruits & veggies too. Already made apple crisp, and just bought my first butternut squash and spaghetti squash.
How exciting moving into a new home, but so much stress too. Hope you were able to fully enjoy your weekend.
The fall produce has given me all kinds of ideas!
I have been loving the cooler temps especially in the morning. Although this coming week will feel more like summer…
Fall is my favorite time of year. It’s like all my senses get awakened.
I know back to the 80’s this week it’s crazy
I’m all about using the crock pot in the fall. Though looking at this week’s forecast, I’m not sure it’ll feel much like fall this week.
I know it’s getting crazy warm again!
I have to agree – nothing beats freshly ground coffee! I would happily have my own smell like freshly roasted coffee 24/7 too as I loveeeeee that smell!
I know nothing like it!!