Here's how we're welcoming Autumn, while still practising social distancing.
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Autumn is upon us! With all that's going on, it's possible you missed it. At Seeff, we're looking at the change in seasons as a time to embrace a fresh, new outlook and find enjoyment in the little things.
Here's how we're welcoming Autumn, while still practising social distancing.
When life gives you (over)ripe bananas...
... make banana bread? Nothing says Autumn like the smell of freshly-baked bread. If you've been on Instagram lately, then you'd have seen that everyone-from influencers to that one crazy aunt-is on a banana bread-making frenzy. It's almost as if-dare we say it-bananas are the new avocados. Or rather, banana bread is the new avocado toast. If you can't beat them, join them! Here are our top picks for banana bread recipes.
Find joy within (your home)
Autumn teaches us that change can be beautiful. If you haven't already, then we encourage you to watch "Tidying Up with Marie Kondo" on Netflix (or read her #1 New York Times bestselling book, "The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up"). In this series, renowned tidying expert Marie helps folks declutter their homes and their lives in the process. Her philosophy is contagious! Our favourite of her basic rules of tidying is number six: Ask yourself if it sparks joy.
"Keep only those things that speak to the heart, and discard items that no longer spark joy. Thank them for their service - then let them go." - Marie Kondo
Plant autumn flowers
Celebrate the cooler weather by getting outside to enjoy your garden. A lot of hardy plants are at their best when summer comes to an end. So put on your gardening gloves and start planting! Here are our picks for colourful autumnal flowers:
Cape honeysuckle
Bush violet
Pansies
Petunias
Sweet peas
P.S. Now's a good time to start planting winter veg, like onions, cabbage, broccoli, and peas... mmm we can smell the homemade soup already.
Get hygge with it
Hygge (pronounced hoo-ga) is a Danish and Norwegian word for a quality of cosiness, comfort, and contentment. You're already hunkering down at home so why not do as the Danes do and make it more meaningful. Here's how:
Eat dinner together (around a big table if possible). Share stories, laugh, and connect.
Opt for simple, heartwarming food, like roast chicken, baked bread, and soup.
Turn down the lights and create a glow by using candles instead.
Indulge in cake, pastry, and big mugs of hot chocolate.
Remember: However you choose to take care of yourself, we wish you the best of luck.
Author: Seeff Atlantic Seaboard & City Bowl
