Do you have a garden with zucchini coming out your ears? Or perhaps you have friends and/or family with a garden who have gifted you so much zucchini that it's coming out your ears. Either way, it's hard to miss that it is definitely zucchini season! Here are three ways to use up all that … Continue reading In Season for Fall: Zucchini
Autumn
Super Easy Slow-Cooker Applesauce
One of the quintessential recipes to make and stock up on in the fall is homemade applesauce. It is also one of those recipes you don't realize the ease of until you try it, and when you toss it all in the slow cooker, it gets even easier! The most time-consuming part is preparing the … Continue reading Super Easy Slow-Cooker Applesauce
Pear, Bacon, Roquefort, and Pecan Salad
This is my favorite salad to serve in the fall! Celebrating delicious in-season pears, this salad works just as well as a light addition to your holiday meals as it does alongside a simple roast chicken on a busy weeknight. In fact, toss in some shredded roast chicken for additional protein to make it a … Continue reading Pear, Bacon, Roquefort, and Pecan Salad
Maple Pecan Snickerdoodles
Every fall, I challenge myself to try at least one new cookie recipe. That's how I discovered these Maple Pecan Snickerdoodles. I love the flavor combination of maple and pecan year round, but there is something special about it during the fall. My favorite thing about this cookie is its delicate flavor. These don't overwhelm … Continue reading Maple Pecan Snickerdoodles
Autumn Fruit and Nut Brittle
Let's put fall baking aside for today, and instead venture into the world of candy-making! This brittle celebrates the many autumn colors and flavors, like pumpkin seeds and dried cranberries, enrobed in crunchy, sweet candy. If the precision of making candy intimidates you, never fear! This was my first attempt at candy-making as well, and … Continue reading Autumn Fruit and Nut Brittle
Apple Crisp Cookie Cups
To continue our celebration of spiced apple during the fall, we're making Apple Crisp Cookie Cups! This recipe is the beautiful marriage of apple crisp and an oatmeal cookie, and it's sublime! The base cookie is slightly different than the oatmeal cookies I'm accustomed to, perfectly sweet and strong against the apples. I also recommend using … Continue reading Apple Crisp Cookie Cups
Spiced Apple Hand Pies
I have an confession. While I adore pumpkin everything during the fall, I love apples even more. That's right, I believe apples are the superior fall flavor to pumpkin. So while there is room for both in our household, today we're celebrating apple with all kinds of seasonal spices. This particular recipe also adds a … Continue reading Spiced Apple Hand Pies
Frosted Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Cookies
If I was limited to baking only one thing every fall, I would choose these cookies. They're my all-time favorite pumpkin indulgence every autumn season! It's also one of the recipes I share with neighbors each October to rave reviews! These were the result of combining two recipes on a whim. The cookie itself is … Continue reading Frosted Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Cookies
Fall Home Décor Tour 2021
Like many others, I get tempted by the current trends every single year. Those peaceful neutral palates and the clean black and whites of the farmhouse style can be very alluring. However, despite my best efforts, I keep coming back to the more traditional colors of the season. My difference is that I like to … Continue reading Fall Home Décor Tour 2021
Autumn Décor Throughout the Years
I especially love the sentimental aspect of the fall and winter seasons. As much fun as it is to see new décor on the store shelves each year, that glee pales in comparison to the joy of opening your own bins of everything that have framed your celebrations throughout the years. We have lived in … Continue reading Autumn Décor Throughout the Years
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