We had a wonderful day yesterday! The weather has turned quite cold and it truly feels like autumn. After bundling up, we strolled down to the walking area. All the trees are covered in leaves of orange, red and yellow. The stone streets and sprinkled with leaves of the same color.
We took our time walking through allies and peering into shops. In addition to shopping for a few groceries, we were also on the lookout for embroidery material. Once it begins snowing I know we will be spending a lot of comfy time in the house, and I would like a Christmas project to work on.
We purchased the produce we needed at a local produce market right down town. For our bread, we now have a new favorite bakery. Her shop is near the Catholic Church and her products are simply the best. In addition, she is friendly and speaks a little English.
At the sewing shop we found all of the embroidery materials I would need to begin working on some Christmas projects. The tiny shop was bustling with women purchasing different threads and fabrics. The men behind the counter did not speak any English but were extremely patient with me and very helpful.
After walking around for a few hours we headed back home and started dinner. We have been trying some new “European” dishes, in addition to our old favorites. A new favorite in the house is my homemade sauerkraut. Sauerkraut, the “real” way is fermented, but I just cook it in the crock pot with onion, apple, vinegar, salt and pepper, and it comes out fantastic. We enjoyed a pot of it for dinner with some paprika pork and rice.
Today is supposed to be the coldest day of the week, dropping below freezing. Last year it did not snow in October, but it looks like it will this year. We are so excited for the snow!!
