Winter is upon us. All of the fruit has been collected and stored waiting to be gifted and enjoyed. The bamboo is tied up, the hangers are safely rolled away and the shelves dismantled. It is all stored and ready for the next season.

It is time to slow down. Back to the window drying with some last persimmons that are taking their time, a few apples and different kinds of pears. Every time I am near my kitchen window, my heart smiles from the scent of the fruit.