Falling

Does anyone else's heart beat faster with the first hint of crispness in the air? Fall has finally made an appearance here in sunny Southern California, and it's lovely and cool and I can finally wear tights and boots and sweaters and scarves. Even better, it's cool enough to bake turning the kitchen into a hothouse, so I can start making shortbread and cookies again on a regular basis. I'm especially excited to try this scrumptious looking recipe for Chocolate Earl Grey Tartlets from this blog. A cup of coffee, a chocolate tart, and a cloudy afternoon- what could be more perfect?