Summer to Fall in a Day's Drive

So happy to be home! It's always great to go, and it's always great to come back. We missed you, Amsterdam!

We went from summer to fall, just like that.  From 90 degrees to the mid-60's, all in one day's drive from Italy to Holland. 

Autumn is my favorite season.   I love it all, from the chill in the air to the seasonal foods to the back-to-school flurry. 

Today, we returned to our neighborhood Saturday market, and I have grand plans to make a chicken tangine tonight (hoping to emulate the amazing Moraccan food in the south of France), and eggplant caviar tomorrow (fancy name for a simple roasted eggplant and garlic spread).  

Doug and the kids found ingredients for a home food lab, to learn how to describe their taste preferences. Very cute!