Thankful for the Waves of Wildwood

 Oh internet thank you for this.

 My favorite surf shop in the whole world Ocean Outfitters has been posting updates on FB like this:

There is still plenty of surf out there. Its been a good November. Water is ranging from 52 - 55 Degrees. Bootie and glove time and we have plenty of that and suits in stock. Come see us.

Black Friday Sale coming soon!

Why oh why are they tempting me? They know my weaknesses. Namely Wildwood and the waves (also a good name for a doo wop band). If I was the true adventurer that I claim to be (well at least I claim this to myself), I would load up the woody early Friday morning, drive three hours, rent a board and suit,  and surf the entire day.

Will that happen? Probably not. Most likely I will be eating a Turkey sandwich and watching Elf. 

I have been thinking about how thankful I am for surfing. Special thanks to the place where I first caught a wave... Wildwood Crest and the surfers at Ocean Outfitters who introduced me to the greatest sport around. 

In the three years since I've learned to surf, I've surfed California, New Jersey, and Maryland. Hopefully next year I can say I am thankful for surfing the shores of Ireland.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Love,

DJ Sassafras 

 PS. For whatever reason, Blogger is putting random lines under everything.

Apples Peaches Pumpkin Pie

Every year around this time this song by Jay & the Techniques gets stuck in my head. It's likely to find me dancing to my 45 record of the song in the kitchen while wearing my pumpkin pie dress next Thursday.

Pumpkin Season is A Swinging

  

It's dairy free, gluten-free, and PUMPKIN FLAVORED! This is seriously the best thing I have ever drank. Now I understand some have a fear that it is soy milk and therefore it will not taste as awesome as real milk. WRONG! Oh, so so very wrong. It is good by itself, in hot chocolate, or coffee. Try it now! 

Note: The Silk Nog and new Mint Chocolate flavors are out. I haven't try the latter, but the nog is nifty. 

My favorite squash has not let me down this fall. I made gluten-free pumpkin chocolate chip cookies, which have been a hit in my apartment, school functions, and the occasional pumpkin fest (at which I ate a pumpkin vegan burger) I also attempted for the first time ever gluten-free pumpkin cupcakes. I used the GF Betty Crocker mixes for all the treats mentioned. The mixes are ace. Life is so much easier now and by life I mean making baked goods.

In the past, my mother and I made gluten-free crusts for pies. We are taking the easy way out and just making the custard this year. And really let's face it, that is the best part.

My pumpkin pie colored dress has been worn this year and this marks my official start of the Thanksgiving season. 

Love,

DJ Sassafras 

PS. Next mission in pumpkin bakings....conquering a gluten-free/vegan version of this Pumpkin Streusel Cheesecake Bars!