Things to do This Fall

Inspired by A Beautiful Mess's post 12 Things to do this Autumn, I'm updating my Autumn Wish List and making my own list of things I want to do/learn this fall.

1. Make soup

Ever since I visited Belgium and had my first taste of Waterzooi, I've been dreaming of making a bowl for myself at home here. Soup season is coming!

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2. This hat

Upcycling anything is great in my books. Using old sweaters to make a toque would make an excellent gift.

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3. These mittens while I'm at it

Ditto.

4. Hot drinks

Confession time. I don't actually really like pumpkin spiced lattes or anything pumpkin flavoured for that matter. Never have, never will. BUT I'm a huge fan of an Eggnog Lattes. Learning to make it at home, might be dangerous.

5. Leaf walks

Exercise is good anytime of year, but it's a long, cold winter ahead with many days spent inside. Must take advantage of all sunny, lovely days.

6. Apple picking

Went apple picking last year for the first time and very much enjoyed the experience and the food results.

7. Read a classic

Part of my New Year's resolution was to read more classic literature along with contemporary books.

UPDATE: Blog twinned with Sydney on The Sydney Chronicles and now adding her idea to my list. 

8. Celebrate Fall

What a better way to celebrate fall than by making fall foods and drinks. I can't wait!

What would you add to my list? Any plans this season you are looking forward to doing?

Autumn Wishes

I enjoyed making my summer wish list which helped me remember to enjoy the little things that make me happy in summer, so I thought what a better thing to do than have a fall wish list to help get me through some of the cool and damp days ahead.
Here is what I hope will make my fall amazeballs.

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Changing leaves. Last fall I was in Cambridge and people kept mentioning the changing leaves, but I just didn't see it. This year I will pay close attention to the colours, but I know they just won't compare to Ontario. And if you ask my mum, Ontario just doesn't compare to Quebec. And if you ask my dad, they both just don't compare to New England. And we are right back where we started. Well, sort of.

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Hot chocolate aka Starbucks holiday drinks. Full stop. I love Starbucks holiday drinks and I squee with excitement (is there any other kind of squee?) when I see it's that time of year. MMM eggnog latte. 

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Orphans Thanksgivings.  Although I won't be able to make in home this year for thanksgiving, I do have a great group of Canadian friends here who truly understand the importance of gorging yourself on turkey, pumpkin pie and stuffing (dressing, for you American folk), while surrounded by good company and a Charlie Brown special on the first Monday of October.

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Seasonal veg. I do love me a good gourd. This is the time of year when summer salads and light dishes are pushed aside and crock pots and roasting pans are dusted off and used each night to produce foods for sticking to your bones and insulating your soul!

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Sunshine on crisp days, when you can see your breath but the sun in like a warm hug wrapped around you as you stroll through a park on a lazy Sunday afternoon.

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Scarves and comfy, cozy sweaters! I just can't get enough of feeling cozy and a great big, beautiful scarf (I'm talking real scarf, not a fashion scarf) does that for me. And this is the best time of year to enjoy them sans coat,  it's just you and the scarf.

What is on your autumn wishes list? What are you most looking forward to this fall?

Fun travels!