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tgl fall bucket list: the best pumpkin cookies

9/29/2020

I stumbled upon this recipe via Pinterest two years ago, and it has never disappointed. While pregnant with Saylor, I would essentially whip up a batch every week, keep a few for myself, then send the rest into work with B. Keep in mind my husband worked at the time for a lab studying the ketogenic diet (meaning: low carb/sugar), but his coworkers snatched up these puppies in minutes each time he delivered them. THAT'S how good they are :)

INGREDIENTS

1 and 1/2 cups (190g) plain/all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons cornflour/cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup (150g) light brown sugar
1/3 cup (75g) canned pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup (175g) chocolate chips, and some extra for topping

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat the oven to 350F, and line a baking tray with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Set aside.
Whisk together the flour, baking soda, cornflour, salt, and spices. Set aside.
Whisk together the butter and sugar until combined. Add the pumpkin puree and vanilla, and mix until combined.
Add the dry ingredients, and mix until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
Roll the dough into 1.5oz balls, about 14 balls. Place on the prepared baking tray, and press the extra chocolate chips on top.
Bake for 10 - 12 minutes. Do not over-bake. They will look very soft in the centre, but they will set whilst cooling.
Allow to cool on the baking tray for 10 - 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

happy baking,

trish

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fall 2020 bucket list

9/28/2020

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Dear Ones,

I am excited to share my Fall 2020 Bucket List with you! My beloved friend, Katie, is an incredibly talented artist, so collaborating with her again was a delight. I continue to feel fortunate to benefit from her creative eye and all the generous ways she shares with my family.

I tried to keep things 2020 friendly on this list. Meaning: This is one whacked out freaking year, let's continue to do our part in mask wearing, social distancing, and VOTING in order to take care of this fragile (yet resilient) human family. Accompanying posts are live here on TGL blog, and I'll add a few updates on my own box-checking progress as the days roll by.

I hope some of these items bring you a moment or two of joy, hope, connection or peace. And, if you feel up for sharing some of your own favorite Fall activities (or spirit lifters/pleasure sparks!), please drop me a line. I am always on the hunt for ideas to keep life, especially during difficult times, flush with reminders to be grateful.

Happy Fall,

Trish

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tgl fall bucket list: movies to watch!

9/26/2020

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Dear Ones,

Please note that this list is far from extensive, nor is it shared in order of favorites. I don't know why that feels important for me to note, other than it stressed me out to think about properly ranking them and I don't want to influence your order of watching! Just know that other than Practical Magic as #1 (an absolute perfect film; dreamy location, soundtrack, delightful amounts of witchiness, eccentric aunties I emulate regularly, and Nicole Kidman's fabulous bangs, swoon), the rest are pretty much of equal love. Enjoy!

Practical Magic
One Fine Day
Hocus Pocus
Death Becomes Her
Mystic Pizza
Tumbledown (although this technically takes place at the end of winter/cusp of spring, the music, which is central to the story line, is ALL fall vibes. trust me!)
Clue
Stepmom
Silver Linings Playbook
Teen Witch (this very strongly falls into the "so bad it's good" category. this clip is all the proof I need...)
You’ve Got Mail
Good Will Hunting
Invincible (most people go with Remember the Titans, or Rudy this time of year. But, I’m a Philly gal and a Mark Wahlberg lover, so Fly Eagles, Fly!)
The Craft
Copycat (the ONLY scary thriller I’ll ever watch. no joke. I despise horror films of any kind, but this one I saw in high school and will permit once a year back into my life)

BONUS CHOICES:

Any of the Harry Potter series. I can't pick just one for you! And, I tried to be realistic about how much movie watching time we all actually have. Those puppies are LONG.
Double Double Toil and Trouble. My sister and I were serious Olsen twin fans growing up, so this is a nostalgic pick with very little guarantee of true enjoyment. Very little, k?

all my love,

trish

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