Really? Thanksgiving is next week?? Maybe this Sweet Potato and Ginger Pudding will start to put you in the right frame of mind. Very pumpkin pie-like, but without most of the fat.
Posted In recipesA roundup of my favorites from the past week, a few printables and a wish for a Happy Weekend! Also, a reminder that you only have until Monday at 9am CST to enter Win It: THe Paper Apartment. So hop to it!
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• in my family wine is a big deal during the holidays so I’m digging this Thanksgiving Wine Guide :: Sippity Sup
• enviable Thanksgiving invitations :: Oh So Beautiful Paper
• make your own coffee stencil! :: How About Orange
• don’t have a clue what to cook up for Thanksgiving? check out 172 recipes from 9 leading food magazines :: The Bitten Word
• check out the new design look on Unruly Things!
• don’t miss a week full of apple recipes :: A Field Journal
• get your mind churning over homemade holiday gifts with these ideas :: Wiley Valentine
• take a trip over to Feather Report to see my week of outfits
• a pale and pretty fall download from Ez :: Creature Comforts
• a sweet CD template and playlist suggestions for wedding or party favors :: Benign Objects
• printable pumpkin goodies :: Love. Obsess. Inspire.
• write a note on this downloadable set of stitchy stationery :: Bread of Many
• download these ABC cards and join in on a birthday tradition :: Design*Sponge
I like desserts that present really well, but are simple to make on a moments notice. These Brown Sugar Baked Apples are the perfect example and the epitome of fall!
1. Brown Butter Brown Sugar Shorties 2. Brown Sugar Apple CheesecakeAll recipes and photos via/copyright their respective blog sources.
A pathetic admission: the only time and place I’ve ever eaten crepes was at an IHOP in L.A. while visiting a friend one summer. The word “international” was in the title of the dish though, so that’s got to count for something… right? SO SAD. Now I need a crepe pan so I can make some of these tasty Brown Sugar Strawberry Crepes in my own kitchen!
Posted In recipesSo here’s the thing, these Brown Sugar Scones are vegan. But I never would have known before looking through the recipe (or at the name of the blog). My rule: If it looks good, eat it!
Posted In recipesBrown Sugar and Ginger Marinade. A ridiculously simple marinade that I can’t wait to try my hand at. She used it on beef kabobs, but I’m leaning towards chicken breast. And soon.
Posted In recipesI love summer and all of the fruits and veggies it brings along with it. And I always inevitably think that I’m going to sink into a food-related depression the instant it all goes away. But then fall shows up with all of its delicious, savory, indulgent foods and I’m insanely happy once again. Like this Brown Sugar Almond Pound Cake with Sauteed Spiced Apples.
Posted In recipesThe past week has been a whirlwind of birthday awesomeness! Between my dad’s surprise visit to the best tres leches cake ever I’ve decided that thirty is pretty great so far. And thank you all once again for your warm birthday wishes – they really mean a lot.
Notes:
Don’t forget, you have until Monday at 9:00 am CST to enter for a chance to win an original painting from Lisa Romero! The odds are looking like they’re in your favor at the moment, too.
And as for all the goodness floating around this past week…
• can’t wait to try this: use a waffle iron to make cookies fast :: The Kitchn
• have you seen Ellie’s amazing Halloween invitations? :: mint
• Karey’s sweet post for my birthday *gush* :: mackin ink
• this dude drew the entire NYC skyline – from memory :: a cup of jo
• great tips on how to take product shots :: poppytalk
• classically chic Halloween themed rehearsal dinner :: Style Me Pretty
And tons of great downloads… for FREE of course!
• print out these holiday mailing labels for packages going to faraway friends :: Make, Do & Send
• everyone is sick right now! choose from two get well cards :: Vale Designs
• sweet packaging labels for bath salts + hot chocolate mix :: Blonde Designs
• the cutest candy bag favors :: Style Me Pretty
• and homemade pie tags, too :: Style Me Pretty
• cup wrappers for your next get together :: Eat Drink Chic
• pretty gift tags for your presents :: Love. Obsess. Inspire.
• not one, not two, but three November calendars for you!
Happy Weekend!
Posted In downloads, entertaining, gifts, halloween, happy weekend, holidays, invitations, office, recipes, shameless plug, weddingsScones have my heart, but I’ve never made a one. These Pumpkin Spice Scones lean towards the easy side of baking, so I think I’ll be making an attempt at them this holiday season… mmmm.
1. Pumpkin Butter 2. Pumpkin HummusAll recipes and photos via/copyright their respective blog sources.
Only one thing could possibly improve upon the perfection that is pumpkin… and that thing is BACON. Just like in this recipe for Pumpkin Soup with Bacon and Blue Cheese!
1. Pumpkin-Sage Focaccia 2. Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese SpreadAll recipes and photos via/copyright their respective blog sources.
