It's finally Fall.  I wait all year for this; pumpkins, scarlet maple leaves, blustery wind, butternut squash, grey clouds with bits of brilliant blue peeking through, hay bales, mega-bags of miniature chocolate bars (the best size for stashing in my apron pockets to cover 'mommy-emergencies'), weather that justifies hours-long baking sessions, wool sock and scarf temperatures...  And braising.  I'm a braising maniac this time of year.   If there is another way of cooking meats that is more suited to this time of year I can't think of it.  Moist, low temperature, long cooking times warm your heart, stomach and your kitchen.  Then there are View Post