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Showing posts with label autumn. Show all posts
Showing posts with label autumn. Show all posts
September 4, 2013
Fun Finds - All Things Pumpkin
I realize that it is not autumn yet, but I am so ready for cooler weather (and even some football). This weekend I made a pumpkin pound cake, and now I am into all things pumpkin.
Some of my fun discoveries:
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Some of my fun discoveries:
November 2, 2012
Butternut Squash Soup with Sage Croutons
Hurricane Sandy has left and chilly weather has arrived. For me that means "soup time"!
I was so happy with the results ~ and it just may be my all-time favorite!
Butternut Squash Soup with Sage Croutons
Ingredients:
5 fresh thyme sprigs
5 fresh sage sprigs + 12 fresh sage leaves minced
Olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 carrot, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
Package of peeled, seeded, and cubed butternut squash
2 boxes chicken broth
4 slices bread, crust removed and cubed
salt/pepper to taste
Directions:
Make a bundle of the thyme and sage sprigs and tie with kitchen twine
Heat large soup pot with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the carrot, celery, onion, and garlic. Cook, stirring ocassionally for 5 minutes
Add the squash, chicken broth and the herb bundle.
Bring to a boil, cover, and allow to simmer for appoximately 40 minutes or until the squash is tender.
Meanwhile, in a fry pan heat 3 tablespoons olive oil. Add the minced sage leaves. Cook until crispy about 1 minute. Remove onto a paper towel covered plate.
Add the bread cubes to the same pan and turn ocassionally until browned. Add the reserved sage and stir.
Remove the cubes and sage to a paper lined plate.
When the squash is tender, discard the herb bundle. Using an immersion blender, puree soup.
Ladle soup into bowls, top with sage croutons. I served the soup with pumpkin pie muffins ~ such a great fall treat!
Enjoy!
adapted from Williams-Sonoma Pin It
I was so happy with the results ~ and it just may be my all-time favorite!
Ingredients:
5 fresh thyme sprigs
5 fresh sage sprigs + 12 fresh sage leaves minced
Olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 carrot, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
Package of peeled, seeded, and cubed butternut squash
2 boxes chicken broth
4 slices bread, crust removed and cubed
salt/pepper to taste
Directions:
Make a bundle of the thyme and sage sprigs and tie with kitchen twine
Heat large soup pot with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the carrot, celery, onion, and garlic. Cook, stirring ocassionally for 5 minutes
Add the squash, chicken broth and the herb bundle.
Bring to a boil, cover, and allow to simmer for appoximately 40 minutes or until the squash is tender.
Meanwhile, in a fry pan heat 3 tablespoons olive oil. Add the minced sage leaves. Cook until crispy about 1 minute. Remove onto a paper towel covered plate.
Add the bread cubes to the same pan and turn ocassionally until browned. Add the reserved sage and stir.
Remove the cubes and sage to a paper lined plate.
When the squash is tender, discard the herb bundle. Using an immersion blender, puree soup.
Ladle soup into bowls, top with sage croutons. I served the soup with pumpkin pie muffins ~ such a great fall treat!
Enjoy!
adapted from Williams-Sonoma Pin It
October 1, 2012
Fall Decorating
Once the wreath was finished and hung on my front door, I was inspired to work on the fireplace mantel.
In the center is a print of a fall harvest that I purchased many years ago. I put pumpkins on candlesticks and added a row of tiny pumpkins. The wreath is from Joann's. The color was a little darker than I wanted, so I hot glued some orange berries for color. The bunting was my final touch, and now I am ready for the first fire of the season!
Kendra bought me a beautiful vintage domed cake plate this weekend. I added small pumpkins, cinnamon sticks, and some faux apples and pomegranates, and I have a beautiful centerpiece.
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In the center is a print of a fall harvest that I purchased many years ago. I put pumpkins on candlesticks and added a row of tiny pumpkins. The wreath is from Joann's. The color was a little darker than I wanted, so I hot glued some orange berries for color. The bunting was my final touch, and now I am ready for the first fire of the season!
September 14, 2012
Autumn Wreath - Pinterest Challenge Friday
Kendra always makes such pretty wreaths for her front door which she has posted here, here, here, and here. I thought I should give it a try. Where to go for inspiration ~ Pinterest ~ of course!
I actually found several ideas that I wanted to incorporate, especially to use the stash of materials that I had on hand.
It took a little time, but I am so pleased with the results!
My supplies:
14" round straw wreath
burlap
fall colors of felt
steam of artificial berries
What I did:
I cut the burlap into 2 1/2" strips. It was a messy job, but I found a fantastic tutorial that made the work a lot easier.
I wrapped the straw wreath with the burlap using my hot glue gun to secure each strip.
Then I made my felt flowers following the directions given on this you tube tutorial.
Love the way it turned out; it has inspired me to pull out the rest of my fall decorations!
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I actually found several ideas that I wanted to incorporate, especially to use the stash of materials that I had on hand.
It took a little time, but I am so pleased with the results!
My supplies:
14" round straw wreath
burlap
fall colors of felt
steam of artificial berries
What I did:
I cut the burlap into 2 1/2" strips. It was a messy job, but I found a fantastic tutorial that made the work a lot easier.
I wrapped the straw wreath with the burlap using my hot glue gun to secure each strip.
Then I made my felt flowers following the directions given on this you tube tutorial.
Love the way it turned out; it has inspired me to pull out the rest of my fall decorations!
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