I love this combo. In particular, j. Crew field boots are just creatures of beauty. Forget that I already have very similar j. Crew boots. Want!
2. Homemade Chai Lattes
Oregon Chai's Sugar Free Chai Tea Latte mix + fat free milk or unsweetened almond milk = perfect fall drink.
3. Butternut Squash
It is the best thing ever. I cut it up, boiled it, and made butternut squash puree last week for a butternut squash pasta dish, and ended up licking the spoon - butternut squash by itself is SO good! I liked it so much, I made the same thing this week, and I'm just eating the puree - sometimes with a teaspoon of brown sugar and some cinnamon or nutmeg - a delicious, sweet side dish for meals! Pureed squash thinned out with some chicken or veggie broth also makes a great, creamy pasta sauce, especially with some fresh parm on top.
Here's the butternut squash puree I made:
Yummeh.
4. j. Crew Everything
Have I mentioned how much I am obsessed with j. Crew? I want this coat in all the colors. It would be lovely with those boots.
Poor A, he had to sit with me as I showed him all the things I wanted from my new j. Crew catalog, which came in the mail yesterday. It was pretty much the entire women's section. Sigh.
5. Running Outside, From Trail Runs to Turkey Trots
Although I may be forced inside to a safe, well-lighted gym rather than running around my neighborhood early in the morning and into the evening as the days grow shorter, I will still have my lovely weekend trail runs to look forward to. I'm also looking forward to the Turkey Trot that my family does in Sacramento - our second annual go at it this year. It's awesome to get the whole family up and active in the morning... if only so we can have some delicious turkey, sweet potatoes, and pie later!
6. Soup
I love soup, and it's so seasonally-appropriate right now. In particular, I loved this soup, a roasted corn chowder from a website called Emily Bites, which has a lot of healthier versions of previously unhealthy recipes that I love, like macaroni and cheese, pizza, chili, and more! Emily is awesome, I highly recommend checking it out!
7. New York City Fall
Fall in NYC is the best. And I will get to experience it next month! Okay, maaaaybe I'll be there for less than 48 hours, but it's totally worth it. Plus, I get to see one of my best friends from college try on wedding dresses! Eek!
8. Pumpkin Everything.
I know, how very original. I'm obsessed with pumpkin, just like everyone else in the fall. But I don't care. I LOVE pumpkin spice. (See this article for why I'm a cliché... although personally, I would eat all of these things except the pumpkin pie Pringles. Ew, gross.) I actually am not crazy about the Starbucks pumpkin spice beverages, but I am a fan of pretty much everything else pumpkin. Pumpkin soup. Pumpkin pie. Pumpkin coffee from Dunkin Donuts, which I miss desperately and will for SURE be consuming during the aforementioned sub-48 hour trip to NYC.
****ZOMG, BREAKING NEWS, DUNKIN DONUTS APPARENTLY HAS A PUMPKIN PIE DONUT.****
I am ALL OVER THAT. Or maybe I'll just get one of the pumpkin cake donuts, which I know are quite delicious. They better still have that business available in November when I'm in NYC, or I will throw a hissy fit. Well, not really. But I will be disappointed.
9. Barre Method
Okay so this really has nothing to do with Fall... except that I'm planning to start Pure Barre classes next month! I bought a groupon, as I've been meaning to try bar fitness classes for awhile, and I am really excited to get started. I have always loved taking ballet, and feel like it works muscles in my legs that I never knew I even had until they were sore the day after. That combined with core strength and other strengthening work should be a great cross-training workout with running - plus, as it gets darker earlier, I'm definitely going to want to have some indoor workout alternatives. I'll keep you all updated on how I like it once I get started!
10. Baked Apples
Between apples being seasonal and bountiful at farmers' markets in the fall, and hot, sweet dessert always being so perfect, I'm planning to make some of these for sure. It's also a relatively low cal dessert, and filling, with a good amount of fiber and a little calcium and protein if you throw in some light vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt. Nomnomnom.
Not sure whether I'll try a quick microwave recipe or a more elaborate light baked recipe... or both!
11. Fall in San Francisco
Okay, NYC is great and all, but San Francisco is home. I am so excited to run my SECOND half marathon next weekend - and I get to run across the Golden Gate Bridge! Can't really beat that scenery. I can't wait!
Well, this was a much more productive way to spend my afternoon than doing actual work. I hope everyone has an amazing weekend!
All photos in this entry were from my collection or photopin.com, unless otherwise specified!
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