A Little Place to Feel at Home ???? | Early Mornings, Baking & Autumn Adventures - Video

Welcome to the last week of October in our cozy forest home. ???????? The mornings have grown chilly, but the afternoons still hold a little warmth as we enjoy these final golden days of autumn.

Our day begins slowly, still in my pajamas, with a hot cup of coffee, a vintage art book, and a little chocolate. ☕ I spend a peaceful moment outdoors hand-feeding the birds before heading back inside to unbox a new stand mixer, which unfortunately will need to be returned. While I get dressed for the day, Nigel is outside tending to the chicken area, making sure our feathered friends are well cared for.

Back in the kitchen, I prepare a warm spinach and feta egg casserole, served over toasted sourdough with fresh avocado. Then we're off for a little autumn adventure at a local farm, where we gather fresh produce, wander through the corn maze, and enjoy some of the simple pleasures that bring out the child in us. ????

Returning home, we take care of a few household chores before settling into a creative afternoon of painting autumn kindness rocks. With little cats, mice, and cozy fall scenes, each stone becomes a tiny piece of art, made with the hope of bringing a smile to someone else's day.

As evening settles in, the kitchen fills with the comforting aroma of a homemade autumn coffee cake, topped with crunchy pecans and sweet caramel. ????

The following day, we head outdoors once more to admire the beautiful autumn colours and leave our painted stones along a local trail, little surprises waiting to be discovered.

Sometimes the greatest joys are found in the simplest things: a warm kitchen, a playful afternoon, a little creativity, and the opportunity to brighten someone else's day.

Thank you for spending these October days with us. May your week be filled with warmth, peace, and little moments of unexpected joy. ????

From our home at Taigh Nadair to yours

Link to Etsy rock transfer
https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/4603106345/cozy-fall-rock-painting-patterns-9

???? Spinach & Feta Breakfast Egg Bake

Ingredients:
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 cup tomatoes, chopped
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- Olive oil, for drizzling
- Onion powder, to taste
- Garlic powder, to taste
- 6 eggs
- Bread of your choice, toasted
- Fresh avocado (optional)

**Instructions:**

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In an oven-safe baking dish, combine the chopped red onion, bell pepper, tomatoes, spinach, and feta cheese.
3. Drizzle with olive oil and season with onion powder and garlic powder. Gently toss everything together.
4. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes.
5. Remove from the oven and carefully crack 6 eggs over the vegetable mixture.
6. Return to the oven and bake uncovered for another 20 minutes, or until the eggs are cooked to your liking.
7. Serve over your favourite toasted bread, topped with fresh avocado if desired.


???? Autumn Coffee Cake with Pecans & Caramel

Cake Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup white sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup oil
- ½ cup sour cream or
- ⅓ cup coffee
- 1⅓ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp cinnamon

Topping:
- 1 cup pecans, chopped (100 g)
- Caramel sauce, for drizzling

**Instructions:**

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a small Bundt pan or cake pan thoroughly.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, white sugar, and brown sugar.
3. Add the oil, sour cream, warm coffee. Mix until smooth.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.
6. Pour the batter into your prepared cake pan.
7. Bake for approximately 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean. Baking time may vary depending on your pan.
8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before carefully removing it. Let cool further before decorating.
9. Sprinkle the pecans generously over the cake and drizzle with caramel sauce.

Serve with a warm cup of coffee or tea and enjoy a little taste of autumn. ????

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