Autumn Aperitif ~

Images ~ Stan McMeekin
Woke up to rays of sunshine and the edge of fall!
Perfect timing, to share the menu, for my
Autumn Picnic feast…with a twist!
It’s simple and it’s delectable!
Remember, the twist is, we’re staying in!

I’ve turned our dining room into a
sweet picnic spot!
This picnic menu is perfectly portable too…
either way, it begins with a darling, spicy little number,

Old fashioned cider,
served in mason jars, with
gray striped straws.
The cider is seasoned with
fresh ginger, a few grinds of nutmeg and
a cinnamon stick or two.
I let it all simmer away on the stove top

for a few minutes…then strain, chill
&
serve…with a splash of bubbly!
(I’m obsessed with these little bottles!!)

Simple, divine and worldly, thanks to the
little French flash card drink tags,
attached with a bit of string!
Love :)

They’re a great conversation
starter too…and sure to
‘joliment’ (adv. prettily)
adorn your Autumn picnic table.
More of my Autumn picnic menu to come,
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I LOVE LOVE LOVE apple cider on a crisp Fall day!!! With autumn spices and a splash of bubbly…..sounds divine! Wherever are you finding those little French flash cards? They’re fabulous!
xoxox Janice
Thank you Miss Janice! A splash a bubbly can’t be a bad thing, right?! Found the flash cards at a vintage
weekend show! Love the pumpkins, thank you!! xxo Miss Monica