Northern Virginia, is absolutely breathtaking in the fall.  The weather is mild, and beautiful - the summer humidity of the mid-Atlantic subsides as the days get shorter and cooler.  The leaves along the Potomac and the foothills of the Shenandoah's reach their peak right about now, and the colors are gorgeous.  When the sun hits the trees just right the golds, oranges and reds light up like fireworks in July. Unfortunately, today was not one of those beautiful, color struck days.  It rained, and rained, and then rained some more.  I do have to say...I kind of enjoy these days, too.  The cool weather, makes me want to put on some thick wool socks, cozy up with a blanket, a good book, and a nice, hot cup of coffee.  To embrace the cool fall day, I made one of these today - a Nutella … [Read more...]