While the Fall season undoubtedly belongs to soups, chilis and stews, the quintessential “cozy” foods to enjoy after a brisk day out in the foliage or when surrounding a bonfire with your friends and family – I’m always and forever a lover of a good, hearty pasta dish this time of year since they seem […]
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I hadn’t realized I’d reached a blogging milestone here on ‘Coffee & Chiffon‘ until I’d gone back to make some revisions and add a few more foliage photos to this update when I noticed that this post is actually my 1,000th! I never in a million years thought I’d reach that number back when I’d […]
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Having made it through the recent Nor’easter (and the wind was intimidating!) and with September winding down within the next few days, I used a portion of my indoor time this past weekend to compile my monthly “Favorite Things” collection in-between doing some Fall-inspired baking and watching a few cozy classics while I listened to […]
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I took this week off from work for a few reasons. I was starting to get a little burnt out, I have a concert I’m attending (tonight!) and wanted to give myself ample time to recover afterwards, and I also wanted to just free up some mornings/afternoons to enjoy a few start-of-the-season activities with my […]
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With it being the both the early days of Fall and County Fair Season, I appreciate the return of unique and (sometimes) questionable snacks that become available again this time of year. Fried Oreos and corn dogs? Absolutely! Churros and turkey legs? You still have my attention. But there’s always been one Fall snack that […]
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There’s lots of traditions and seasonal activities I love participating in once September rolls around each year. Apple picking is a must, of course. Visiting as many pumpkin patches and local garden centers/greenhouses as I can is also usually on my Autumnal itinerary, too – and then there’s all the movies, comfort shows and music […]
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This past week has seen me spending a lot of unexpected time in and around various small towns in Connecticut. My dear little Oliver, as rambunctious as ever, apparently took a tumble while racing around over the long weekend that resulted in a dental/mouth injury that required a couple of follow-ups and surgical intervention as […]
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With today being a holiday and a designated day off from work, I’m excited to be heading out for a bit of a “Girls Afternoon” with my mom and my friend Stef to do some Fall décor shopping and grab lunch before I scoop up Oliver for a car ride and some ice cream (since […]
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