Liz And Alissa Make Stuff

In Southern California, we cling to what meager scraps of Autumnal changes mother nature deigns to kick in our direction so we have no choice but to manufacture that crisp fall feeling that you know we love. Knitting, pumpkin, cider, we are making it happen, because science won't do it for us. PLUS! We got a phone number! Give us a call and leave us a voicemail!  The Amazing Cider, Man In a shaker, combine: 2 shots apple cider 1 shot spiced rum 1/2 shot Apple brandy 3 dashes angostura bitters   Shake for 15 seconds. Pour over ice. Top with sparkling cider.     Alissa Pumpkin Garlic Sage Soup 1 package of maple bacon, cooked, crumbled, fat reserved. 1 onion, diced 10-15 cloves of garlic (half chopped, half grated or pressed) 2 generous springs of rosemary 1 bunch of sage leaves, 5 leaves chopped the rest left whole 3 cans of pumpkin 48 Oz chicken stock Pinch Cayenne pepper 1 tsp Paprika 1 tsp Dried (rubbed) sage) 3/4 cup heavy cream Roasted salted pepitas to garnish. Cook up the entire package of bacon.