I felt like we were dangling on the axis of our life this week. A long story of a business issues, days off school, and just America this week... most of my meals were toast or sugar in some format. I am excited about the meals this week, especially that simple squash dish. I love how wild rice can fill out a salad and make it substantial. The salsa verde stew sits well for days, getting even better really, and excellent as both a make-ahead or deliverable option. So curious to hear what you think. Of course 'tis the season to revisit Samin's whole roasted chicken that had a bath in buttermilk, as well as these sturdy muffins, for those of you looking to nudge a handheld breakfast or snack to your littles. Part oat puck, part muffin, and all the fall apple smells of deliciousness.

We just rolled out a big update to our gift membership feature. This makes for an easy holiday gift! We deliver it to the recipient on the date of your choice with a personal message from you! Should you need a cooking stick to go along with it, or even just to treat yourself to a magically simple and wonderful tool, I have a few more skcc cooking sticks over on the shop page of the blog! If the demand is there, I'll order another run of them to get out before December holidays.

Big hugs to you. Song suggestion Crowded Table by The Highwomen. Speaks of good company and what I wish for you and these meals and nourishment in general. xo!