Fix-It and Forget-It

Boy, we sure like our coffee routine in the morning: smelling the brewing beans, listening to the gurgling coffee pot, and, finally, slurping that strong cup of joe before racing out the door.

But in the evening, when we’re ready to settle down with a good book, we’re looking for a soothing cup of tea.

So, just before supper, we whip up a cooker full of Autumn Tea and let the flavors blend together in the slow cooker while we eat. The tea is ready a short two or three hours later, soon after we've finished washing dishes and are ready to sit down and relax.

The blend of apple juice, cranberry juice, and pumpkin pie spice give this tea a spicy flavor, making it a perfect autumn drink. And though we enjoy sipping Autumn Tea on a calm, quiet evening, we also plan on serving it to guests. The lovely auburn color creates a beautiful presentation.

Making Autumn Tea is quickly turning into an evening tea routine. Of course, we use decaf tea bags. We don’t want to be up all night long!
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Peach season is over. I am always sad at that moment. Beginning in late August, I keep checking with our local orchard about how many more pickings they’ll have. Last week I got the news—and I called our daughters right away.

“Hurry and get to Kauffman’s. They’ve picked their last peaches!” I believe were my exact words.

And so here we are, with the weather turning cool and October coming quickly. Fresh peaches are over, but I’m still wishing for them.

We found this recipe the other day and it was the perfect solution for me. It satisfies my peach craving, and it gives me something warm to drink now that the chill is clearly here to stay.
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