autumn

its been a weird november so far

mild, foggy 

then very wet

this last weekend

when it rains heavily

I can hear the river

that runs through 

the parkland

at the bottom of my street

roaring.

I love to hear it!

I noticed something strange

the other day,

the warmth from the streetlight

shining on the tree

outside of my house

has stopped some 

of the leaves

from dropping

I love the colours

on this photograph

autumn is a time 

for comfort food

and this week

I made a big pan

of turkey broth

for my mam

and some friends

who came for lunch

one large leek

two large carrots

half turnip (or swede if that's what you call it)

all chopped into medium sized pieces

diced turkey leg meat

scotch broth mixture (soaked overnight)

chicken stock cube

place all ingredients

in a large pan with boiling water

and plenty salt to taste

simmer for 2 - 3 hours

serve with crusty bread

yum!