This time of year always brings a certain nostalgia for me. The earth itself is telling us that it’s time to slow down and enjoy the things that matter. Embrace inevitable change for the beauty it is. One of the easiest ways to slow down the tempo in my life is dusting off the slow cooker and let it do my cooking for me. Because let’s be honest, reading a book by the fire or finishing up a quilting project is just so much more satisfying than spending hours in the kitchen preparing a meal! This homemade vegetable soup is…
