Fall is here ~ my favorite time of year!!

10/5/2017

Crisp mornings and evenings… warm blankets and cozy sweaters…the sun low in the sky bringing out the best of the reds, oranges and yellows of the leaves…and fall flavors!! Apple, pears, cranberries, cinnamon, cloves, honey, pecans, and my favorite – pumpkin!!!

October and November are pure heaven! Maybe it has something to do with the change in weather, or maybe it’s cuz my family is a bunch of Libras and Scorpios, or maybe it’s because Halloween is right around the corner, followed by the ultimate food and family holidays – Thanksgiving and Christmas. Whatever the reason, fall gives me energy and brightens my mood. And fall baking is the best ~ the warm spices, the crispy fruits, crunchy nuts and crumbly toppings, the smells, the dough, the warm, gooey fresh-baked deliciousness cooling on the counter….mmmmmmmmmmm!!

When it comes to my bake-along music…well, that changes slightly with cooler days too. The beach vibes and reggae of summer give way to some good ‘ol classic rock – Queen, ELO, Santana, Journey, Boston, Bowie, Pink Floyd (particularly the spacy sounds of Division Bell). For me, fall is rooted in wonderful memories from my childhood, so I guess that’s why much of my favorite fall music seems rooted in the 70’s/80’s as well.

Fall Baking Playlist

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Why I Bake

June 16, 2017
Baking is incredibly therapeutic for me. It's not just about the yummy treats that come out of the oven. It's about the act of preparing and sharing....a connection that's much deeper than mouth to stomach. It's about the mindfulness of mixing the batter, kneading the dough, shaping the cookies, slicing the bars....It's the emotions and memories that arise from the aromas, the tastes, the colors, and the textures of the different ingredients and the baked treats. There is a purpose to my baking beyond the finished products - it lies in the labor of my hands, mind and heart. For me, baking is calming and brings me joy.

My blog will share with you stories about various treats, occasional ramblings and reflections, and some of my learnings throughout my baking journey. Hopefully it will help paint a picture of what makes KrisPetites unique -- the setting and feelings surrounding the items I bake and perhaps it will add a little intangible "sweetness" to your next KrisPetite treat.

To begin, I will share a key ingredient to my baking: MUSIC. That's right -- music is a constant in our home - if my kids aren't playing it (they have a band in which my oldest plays guitar and sings and my youngest is the drummer), and if my "Sunday afternoon living room band" isn't practicing (I've got the drum kit so yep, I'm the drummer!), then music can be heard coming from at least one room in our house. And when I bake, music is a key ingredient, just like sugar and butter.

What type of music? Well, it depends! Is it a warm summer evening making berry pies and orange dreamsicle cupcakes? Or a crisp fall day making pumpkin pies? Is it a spring afternoon making lemon bars and pistachio macarons? Or is it the holiday season?

Fall is here ~ my favorite time of year!!

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Why I Bake