August 2024 was one of milestones and new beginnings. Navigating grief, a few changes in my career as a coffee shop owner/leather artisan/photographer… choosing pathways, making plans, and still finding time to slow down, rest, create for my own pleasure. I have been baking a lot this summer, and I’ve been circling around a few recipes that remind me of my village. I am reminiscing of August days at grandma's house, harvesting grapes and eating ripe pears straight from the tree. Below are a few images evocative of summer passed & sweet melancholy that warms my heart as I step into September.