My favorite time of year is upon us. Fall and winter are those magical seasons when there seems to be a natural calm; a sort of serenity after the hustle bustle of the summer months. The landscape comes alive with astonishing colors that fade to a soft and glistening white winter wonderland. The sun takes on a glow…a different kind of light that says “Fall is here”. A special time when the days are, typically, warm and the mornings and evenings are cool and comfortable; good sleeping weather! It is a time to enjoy the warmth of home, while warming by a beautiful fire with family and friends and being inspired to focus on cooking and the cozy things that make one appreciate our amazing seasons. The fall and winter holidays are my favorite, by far, and my special time to enjoy being here in the Sierra. The seasons are one of the best parts of living here and something to be forever grateful for.

Life’s not about expecting, hoping and wishing, it’s about doing, being and becoming.
— Mike Dooley