Hi Reader,

September brought in my mom's 82nd birthday! We took her out for a lovely lunch at our favourite restaurant in the middle of a park. Never allowing us to celebrate her day in a big way, this was perfect for her. Surrounded by all four of her grandkids- that's what makes her truly happy! ❤️

The husband came down with shingles soon after! Ughhhh... a reminder for everyone over 50: please get a shingles shot. He's recovered, though there is still some lingering pain.

I've been trying to get back to reading, so done with doomscrolling all the time! I aim to read at least 1 book a month, but this month, I read 5! I can't tell you how good this feels.

✨ What's new! Some new recipes, some updated ones:

• ​No-Bake Mini Chocolate Cheesecake (This one finally made it to the blog after 2 months of testing, and you don't want to miss it!)
• ​Sourdough Discard Pancakes (So fluffy, so soft, worth making the sourdough starter just for these)
• ​Kaju Katli (Gearing up for Diwali season with this super popular mithai)
• ​Sourdough Discard Bread (One of my most loved bread recipes on the blog got a full makeover!)
• ​Easy Pumpkin Bread (Pumpkin season is here, and this one is so good with whole wheat flour and olive oil)

✨ Reader favourites for September!

​Korean Cream Cheese Garlic Bread​ I mean, what's not to love about cheesy garlicky bread rolls, especially if they are this easy to make! These are getting lots of love on Pinterest. Click for the recipe

​Apple Cinnamon Blondies​ So these got pretty popular on Facebook this month! Easy, one-bowl recipe, full of apples and warm cinnamon...Hello Fall! Click for the recipe

​Apple Cider Hot Toddy​ All the cozy, cold-weather feels in this one drink with apples, spices, and a little rum. This one is getting lots of attention on Instagram! Click for the recipe

​Sticky Sesame Cauliflower​ An evergreen reader favorite on the blog! Crispy, crunchy, spicy, and sweet, and easy to make, this is so delicious and satisfying. Click for the recipe

​Avocado Bread​ Another one winning on Google this month! This is a beautiful bread with a lovely avocado flavor. It's super moist, soft, and packed with walnuts for a wonderful crunch. Perfect for breakfast or anytime snacking. Click for the recipe

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