I love Fall. Something about the crispness in the air, the changing colors and falling leaves fill my heart with joy. I love nothing better than a walk amidst tree lined paths with tons of families riding bikes and enjoying some fresh air. That is exactly how we celebrated this Labor Day, ironically relaxing, like most of you I would guess.
Fall is reflective, it is the shift from busy Summer activities to more leisurely days. Fall is filled with cinnamon and nutmeg, it is a warm cider-like day. Everyday. Fall brings great memories for me. I loved school, so I always looked forward to a new school year. Fall was a time to meet new friends and rekindle old relationships. Fall was a new uniform, new shoes and school materials, and if I was lucky a new backpack too.
Fall is my New Years. It's a time for resolutions, new goals, and renewed commitments. Fall is my celebration of life and there is so much to be thankful for. Most recently Fall is marked by a yearly race that I commit to. This year I will be running in Sonoma, one of my favorite places on earth. I have fond memories of spending time with my beloved amidst the vineyards. This year I get to run through wine country and I'm very excited about it.
Fall is when I feel whole, when I find myself. I'm naturally an introspective person even though Summer can bring out the extrovert in me. Fall is grounding, it's where home is.
Today I share one of my favorite Fall recipes: Roasted spiced Yams
Ingredients
6 to 8 organic yams, unpeeled, cubed
2TB olive oil
1tsp pumpkin spice mix
1tsp cinammon
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees
2. In a large bowl combine all ingredients, toss until well coated
3. Place on large baking sheet and bake for approximately 20 minutes or until tender.
4. Serve with a hefty portion of black beans.
5. Enjoy!
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