Hi Reader!

Yes, it's still 10,000 degrees here, but I know many of you are actually experiencing FALL WEATHER! And that demands apples, spices and pumpkin...not necessarily in that order.

This past weekend I made a cinnamon raisin sourdough boule, and it was so incredibly magical. I've had it every morning, toasted, smeared with butter and finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, because that's how we do. It wasn't a perfect loaf. The cinnamon brown sugar swirl broke through the exterior while I was shaping it, and it was…messy. But I've found that with sourdough, even a less-than-perfect loaf beats most store-bought anything, so there were zero complaints (thus confirming my theory). I'd love to share it once it's ready for the limelight.

Until then, the next best yeasty, cinnamon-raisin-y goodness is this Apple Cinnamon Pull-Apart Bread. It's easy, delicious, decadent and the perfect weekend project bake.

If I wanted a breakfast treat, I'd run, not walk, to these Apple Cinnamon Scones...because apples + cinnamon + brown sugar are the fall trifecta.

And if the siren song of pumpkin is calling your name, kick off October with these Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins! They were inspired by Starbucks (obviously), and took years to perfect...really It wasn't until last year that I finally nailed both the muffin and that luscious cream cheese filling that stays creamy, tangy and perfect. Plus, they're hella pretty and a real fall dazzler.

If you bake any of these, I'd love it if you'd leave a rating and review on the recipe. It helps other bakers find their next favorite!

I'm currently reading Famesick and loving it (I loved this Lena Dunham interview on Good Hang), and I'm very into Last Seen on AppleTV. What are you reading and watching? Hit reply and tell me!

Also, I bought this Mrs. Meyer's scent (tomato vine!) and I'm stunned...I LOVE IT.

I hope your weekend is filled with naps, fluffy socks, long walks and sweet treats!

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​ "Following up on her acclaimed debut, The Cookie Book, writer, photographer, and recipe developer Rebecca Firth tackles cake in her new book. You may have trouble picking which recipe to start with: Chocolate Stout Cake with Champagne Buttercream or a tart, sticky Glazed Tangerine Donut Cake?” ― Epicurious, 25 New Baking Books for Cozy Fall Treats THE CAKE BOOK

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