Colder Temperatures

It is now officially "late autumn" at my home.  I know this because I started turning on the heat this past week to warm my apartment.

Every year I challenge myself to see how early in the spring I can turn the heat off and how late in the fall I can turn it back on.  It's a way to save a little energy and a little money.  I think it also symbolizes for me that I always hope for the longest possible period of good weather each year.

Thankfully, there are some good things about the colder weather. I can use my oven whenever I want, without worrying about how hot the weather will be. This week, I experimented with slow roasting some vegetables in the oven - delicious!  And, eggnog lattes are back at Starbucks!