I recently went to a local market/farmstand which I also have dubbed as a "Foodie's Fantasy." The fruit is so fresh and ripe, it's as if you picked it off the vine. The market offers a vast selection of cheeses that would put even the best fromageire in Paris to shame. Don't even get me started on the desserts!
From the minute I stepped out of the car, I smelled donuts. Cinnamon sugar wafted through the crisp fall air. On my way out of the market, I spotted the samples...Little bite-sized doughnuts waiting to be devoured. My daughter and I sampled the warm, sweet, sugared deliciousness and knew we HAD TO purchase some to bring home. The minute my son spotted them they were gone.
Some of life's greatest pleasures don't come wrapped in fancy imported paper, but in the form of a simple plastic bag with a twist tie. Any foodie knows there is no substitute for a warm homemade doughnut.
What is your simple pleasure?
I couldn't agree more. My simple pleasures are sleeping in and walking barefoot on the grass :) I hope you had a lovely weekend xoxox
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ReplyDeleteMy simple pleasures has to be sleep and a sip of T2 chai tea :)
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When my children were living at home, I would occasionally bring home french bread just out of the oven at the local grocery where we shop. They would devour that warm bread withing seconds...it never made it to the dinner table. Occasionally, when my daughter was with me, we would eat it on the way home...I guess I am confessing why I wear a tire around my middle. But these are such great memories...thank you for bringing them back to me!! Simple pleasures are the best! Have a great week, Debby!
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ReplyDeleteAhhh....my simple pleasure is the same dearest. Freshly baked bread of any nature will make me feel on top of the world.
ReplyDeleteYou should have seen me in France....those bakers saw me coming; after several weeks of seeing me frequent their shops, they always knew they could make a killing that morning on just ME!!!!!!
I am so happy to see you are out enjoying that New England autumn air. We are loving our autumn here too.
THANK YOU for coming to my post! Unfortunately, the local shops here find no interest in my things. I have tried with several places and they all give me the same schpeil: "Your art is not a good fit for us." O.K.
SO the quest continues.
WISH ME LUCK! Anita
SO true!! Wow that place sounds like heaven....good thing its not close by:) I have many simple pleaures, walking being one of the big ones and just taking and breathing in the magic of nature, I am absolutely my calmest and most at peace walking. And of coures all kinds of foods especially fresh off the farm/vine foods are a big simple pleasure for me, give me a warm sliced tomato, a fresh ear of corn, freshly picked berries...I am a happy girl:)
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ahhh, isn't it funny that something as simple as a loaf of perfectly crusty bread or a fresh baked pie could put us in such a good mood!? happy Monday Deb!
ReplyDeleteThe smell of donuts is divine! I adore a good cappucino!
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Ohhhhh ... yes ... fresh baked bread, pies, doughnuts - bring memories of childhood and all the freshness that abound my family's kitchen. Happy Monday dear friend... may there always be a market near by ...xo HHL
ReplyDeleteDitto!! Freshly baked pastries mixed with the crisp fall air is pure heaven. Its a time for family and amazing comfort food, plus its a feast for the eyes, Fall foliage is gorgeous. Happy Fall everyone :) Please stop by some time...
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I love farmstands! Haven't been to one yet this fall. Hoping to tackle that next weekend. Nothing better than the smell of cinnamon donuts :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Monday, Debby! xoxo
We are sooo meant to be bestie. When you come to SF I'm going to take you to the ultimate foodie place.
ReplyDeleteYou're right: warm donute are just about the best thing.
any fresh dessert i heaven - right?!
ReplyDeleteYes! I agree Debby and I'll take some of those fresh donuts wrapped in a paper sack please!!
ReplyDeleteIf I could….I would eat warm, fresh doughnuts every day! Love all of the pics in this post! Sounds like a great time for you and your kids! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI agree, it's the little things, not the huge. I do love the occasional donut and we have a wonderful donut shop nearby, Hubby gets up some weekend mornings and buys me my favorite...maple bar. When it's warm its about the best thing on the planet. A warm baguette would be right up there too!
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I love going to the local farmers market. A warm fresh baguette can always make me happy, but one of those cinnamon sugar doughnuts might work too :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Monday, Debby! xx
Oh a wonderful warm homemade donut sounds divine. I'll take a cinnamon sugar one please! I try to go to our weekly farmer's market and they make scrumptious hot crepes with a little butter, lemon and sprinkled with powdered sugar. They are so so yummy. Have a wonderful week Debby.
ReplyDeleteAutumn isn't Autumn without warm cinnamon sugared doughnuts! Since there is no way I'll find one in the boulangerie, I'm going to have to see if I can make them! :)
ReplyDeletemy simple pleasure is eating warm bread just out of oven and sipping some good coffee :)
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