Roasted Butternut Squash Soup with Apples & Garam Masala

I quietly celebrated my birthday recently with a trip to visit my sister in Washington. I always so enjoy traveling to the Northwest in the fall. It reminds me of the East Coast with all of its colorful trees and other seasonal sights like pumpkins on doorsteps and endless piles of leaves.On a morning walk through my sister's neighborhood, I was able to capture a snapshot of the local autumnal