Making borsch

With clinical orals on Friday, I have been spending all of my free time studying. Yesterday my study plans fell through and I spent the entire day doing fun, nourishing things for myself--and didn't study a lick. I went for a walk in the early morning and then again late in the afternoon. It was beautiful, stormy, and crisp; you could feel that fall is approaching. It is my favorite time of year. There is something magical about how everything changes. I have been especially enjoying the wind lately when outside. Inside, it's getting a bit cold, as we are waiting to turn on the heat and wrapping up in sweaters and drinking lots of tea to stay warm.

Because of the weather yesterday, I had a strong desire to make borsch. I stopped at a little Polish deli that B.'s mom took me to when she was here for Easter and then spent part of the afternoon cooking. It turned out great, but it always tastes much better the next day after the spices have settled. It's something to look forward to when I go home tonight.