I love the burnt colors of Autumn, the crisp air, the festiveness of it all. Fall at the farm is cozy and idyllic, and as always, trips to the local fruit and produce stands make for inspired cooking, baking, and colorful photos. Lyme, Connecticut is quintessential New England, and I spent every last drop of this Columbus Day weekend relishing in all its glorious traditions. From Ashlawn to Scott’s and back to our own, it was a cozy, Columbus Day cookfest and a farm-filled weekend.

Adorably curious goats at Ashlawn Farm in Lyme Connecticut

Fresh apple cider at Ashlawn Farm in Lyme, Connecticut

We didn’t do this on purpose: a heart-shaped milk dollop appeared in our cappuccino one morning