Back to normal? Here's to hoping...

That was the first supper of the new month and the end of a mostly normal day. It's a relief.

The last evening of the old month, we "did" Halloween. Again. As usual, I was a witch. A little less benign last year. For two reasons: the weather was absolutely awful. Cold, blustery and windy, ruining my planned outfit. I decided, though, to paint my face and adorn myself.

Later in the evening, the make-up that was supposed to have made me look fierce, simply made me look either filthy or bruised. Take your pick.

I promise, those are not bruises: all that cleaned off, leaving my pristine, porcelain (ha!) complexion intact.

Back to the first supper of the second last month of the year:

It was good to have comfort food: homemade burgers on sourdough buns with onion marmalade, the usual sides with potato wedges and tomato sauce.

I am wishing us all, a peaceful, productive and happy November. I am hoping for an uneventful daily grind before the freneticism of December, Christmas and our busiest season - for all of my jobs and side hustles - descends.

Post script: I am trying to participate in @traciyork's November #HiveBloPoMo. I emphasise trying because the last two months have been exactly that - trying. There have been times that I've just been too exhausted and uninspired to post, let alone write something profound. That shouldn't stop you - or anyone. Read about how to participate here.

Until next time, be well
Fiona
The Sandbag House
McGregor, South Africa

Photo: Selma
Post script

If this post might seem familiar, it's because I'm doing two things:

• re-vamping old recipes. As I do this, I am adding them in a file format that you can download and print. If you download recipes, buy me a coffee. Or better yet, a glass of wine....?
• and "re-capturing" nearly two years' worth of posts.

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