As usual there are a million things going on around here. Some good, some not so good. I’ve been grappling with this flu-like thing that everyone has for almost a month now, and frankly, I’m really tired of it. Todd’s work is winding down for the season and he comes home tired, cold and in pain. Ally is busy as ever, and is working really hard at her A average and volunteering. The last of the summer vegetables have been picked, and now we look forward to meals rich with Kales and other great greens. I am STILL working on the fall and winter catering menus, and reservations for at home holiday baking are filling fast. As the weather turns colder I look forward to the holidays more and more and I’ve been planning our menus and thinking of gifts. Gifts come from the heart around here…no standing in line at Walmart at 3am. Most are hand made or come from artists and craftspeople. Starting next week I will be posting step by step recipes for food gifts that can be easily made at home. Of course we will do cordials and liqueurs, but I will also be sharing recipes for gorgeous chutneys, lovely cookies and beautiful wreaths. For those of you who love to print your own cards, I’ll have some amazing holiday card templates available for you as well as some gorgeous new designs I am offering through the studio. I look forward to spending the holidays with you and I hope that you will enjoy the many recipes, ideas and fun we will share. Come visit us at http://farmatnanticokecreek.com for the detials Colleen