Blogtober 17: A Quick Post

 

It's been a busy day here - a walk with a friend this morning, where I saw the Shaggy Mane mushrooms. I found out that they are edible, but we didn't pick them. Do you forage for wild mushrooms? I'd like to learn, but am a bit leery about eating something that might make me ill. 

The tops of many deciduous trees are looking sparse as the wind blows the leaves away. Some trees are coloured, but there are still plenty of green leaves around. 

A bit of baking done yesterday and enjoyed with a cup of tea. An oaty base with plum-blackberry jam and chocolate in the center. 

Autumn cushion covers - the large one picked up in the fabric store and the smaller one stitched by yours truly. There are two of each. I treated myself to this special edition of the first Armand Gamache mystery by Louise Penny, Still Life. You can catch a glimpse of the painted edges of the pages - do they have a special name? The end papers are gorgeous and there is a fold out map of Three Pines, and an interview between Louise Penny and Margaret Atwood at the end. A lovely book commemorating the 20th anniversary of publication. 

I just finished reading it this evening, hence the quick post. I'll leave you with one quote from the book, perfect for Autumn.

"Even in the rain and wind Gamache could see how beautiful the countryside was. The maples had turned deep reds and oranges, and leaves blown down in the storm were spread along the road and gully like a tapestry." (p 117)