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October Roundup

October 31, 2019 by April

October was a slow month here on the blog like September was but I picked my pace back up towards the end, both in life and in the kitchen! So this October roundup is a bit shorter than usual but it does include fantastic nature shots.

Cooking

Halloween Cocoa Cookies

Creepy Halloween Matcha Shortbread Cookies

and finally, I reviewed Weeknight Baking by Michelle Lopez. It's a strong book for anyone who likes or wants to like baking.

Travel

The only place I went this month was Marshall, North Carolina during the last weekend of the month. It is PEAK LEAF!

Marshall, NC mountains fall

And speaking of more gorgeous nature, the sunsets have been absolutely amazing including this completely unedited (except for size) photo of the sunset as taken from Black Rooster in West Columbia.

West Columbia sunset from Black Rooster

Everything Else

Getting my business going is happening in spurts. I felt like I was going turbo speed, then a lull of very boring tasks, including making my new Social Graces Media website. If anyone needs social media marketing in Columbia, SC, hit me UP!

Sadly, the time changes this weekend and it's going to be dark insanely early. But before we know it, it'll be time to put up Christmas lights, which makes up for the darkness. When do you put up your Christmas decor? Doing it the day after Thanksgiving really only allows for a good month of it, which doesn't seem like nearly enough.

More Life

  • panama flags on building casco viejo
    A Girls Trip to Panamá City
  • middle of brussels
    Our Trip to Belgium
  • amsterdam canal with bikes
    Our Spring Trip to Amsterdam
  • Blackfriars Inn Inverness vegetarian full Scottish breakfast
    I Miss A Vegetarian Full Scottish Breakfast

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Cooking doesn't have to be boring and routine. Are you looking for easy dinners, Southern-inspired recipes, fun desserts, and ways to incorporate unusual ingredients in your cooking? Welcome, you're in the right place!

I'm April Blake, a recipe developer, food, agriculture, and travel writer, and digital marketing manager in South Carolina. Please follow me on Instagram, but not in real life.




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