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This is the best dessert you will make all Fall.  Okay, maybe besides the Pumpkin Cupcakes with Maple Cream Cheese... but those are more like breakfast cupcakes and after school snacks.  This is a dessert you serve on Sunday night after a really comforting dinner - pot roast, braised beef stew, etc.  This recipe in particular will knock your socks off - it has orange zest, cinnamon, and cranberries in addition to the apples.  Just the aroma is enough to warm your soul. Sometimes just a new shaped baking dish can re-inspire me.  I've had this Ceramic Fluted Tart Pan for years and use it all of the time for quiche, brownie pudding and baked dips, but I had never tried baking a crisp in it.  It feels a bit more stylish in this than a traditional pie plate or casserole pan.   Shop New Ceramic Fluted Tart Pan > The cookie dough topping on top is super simple - I just throw it in a bowl and squeeze it together with my hands and then crumble it on top. ...

The Season of Layers Late tonight we are expecting rain that will bring with it 50 degree weather overnight, followed by a crisp 70 degree day.  I can't wait.  We just endured the driest summer and now I'm ready to spend our days outside again.  I can feel that we're on the cusp of change.  The light is warmer and the shadows are longer.  The yard has started to weather and become a bit wispy instead of lush and green.  It is ready for a rest. In just a couple of days, we'll be collecting leaves and sipping hot cocoa and coffee on our walks home from school.  We'll be heading to the farm for cider donuts and pumpkins and coming home to a cozy dinner by the fire.  We're ready.  We are ready to slow down and enjoy harvest season. The Autumn Harvest Collection In preparation, I've added another layer to our home with warm velvet pillows, big baskets, plaid throws & lots of pumpkins -  Fall is finally here. On the sofa above, I'm featuri...

After encouragement from Tessa ( @nineandsixteen ), Jennifer ( @faithmd ) and Maria ( @growersdaughter ) I'm jumping on the Barefoot Contessa's Pumpkin Cupcake bandwagon.  Last year I made about 35 loafs of pumpkin bread from September-February, but I never put it in cupcake form and topped it with cream cheese frosting.  These were so utterly delicious.  The cake is basically the same recipe as the pumpkin bread recipe I use - so moist from plenty of pumpkin puree (making it healthy, right?) and warm spices.  And that frosting.  OMG - so soft and creamy.  The slight sweetness was absolutely the perfect compliment.  We've enjoyed them after school for snacks and for breakfast : )   And now they are gone and I want to make more. I made them in my Jumbo Brown Cupcake Papers and used the Large Scoop  to put them into the papers neatly and portioned.  Her recipe says it makes 9, and I found this to be exactly correct.  It filled the j...

This Week's Menu It is that time.  I've officially switched out my closet out, I had a delicious slice of pumpkin bread for breakfast with my coffee (thanks, Suz!) and we picked our first pumpkin this weekend.  We're full-on fall mode. Tonight I'm making this wonderful roasted pork loin with apples and onions , along with white cheddar grits for dinner.  Emma and I are going to make some Salted Caramel Sauce after school for the apples we bought over the weekend and  I'm making a big pot of Rainbow Soup for our lunches. Here is our plan for the week : Monday : Pork Loin with Apples & Onions (This pork loin roast takes a little while to make, but this faster Pork Tenderloin with Apples & Onions is a quicker version for a Monday night. Monday After School : Caramel Apples with Salted Caramel Sauce Tuesday : Rainbow Soup (leftovers for lunch!) & Mini (oven!) Smores Wednesday : Skillet Lemon Roasted Chicken   Thursday : Short Ribs & Apple Crisp T...

This week, I took lunch to the School House girls since they've been working so hard on packing up orders from the fall launch.  I've added these Kraft To-Go Boxes (set of 10, $6) to the store just for moments like these.  We've used them so much in just the last week that I've had them at my house.  Emma and I put sliced baguette, cheese and apples in for an impromptu picnic, too - so glad to be able to just recycle it when we're at the park instead of dragging it home to clean. I've also used them to pack up leftovers for lunches - if we don't plan to eat them right away, I can wrap in plastic wrap and put it in the freezer for another night.    They are also great for Boxed Lunches for Baby or Bridal Showers - especially at a casual party.  Everyone can grab a box - they can be tied with ribbons and pretty paper napkins. Shop Kraft To-Go Boxes > In addition, I added a couple more to-go items for the Fall.  Claire (the school house manager) is ma...

When I first spotted these Stone Baking Pots, I immediately thought of using them for hot dips like a spinach dip.  Then, I thought, they'd be darling for individual soups and stews.  Then I realized they were oven safe and thought of Mac and Cheese.  I wanted to add a really, hearty fall flavor so I crumbled bacon on top.  To counter the smoky bacon, I added fresh chives - it was such a good combination.  Be sure not to go overboard on the bacon so the yummy Mac and Cheese really stands out. We served ours with roasted broccoli and sliced ribeye (we were hungry...), but a green salad would be all you need.       Shop the 5" Stone Pots with Lids, here.  They are Oven, Microwave, and (most importantly) Dishwasher Safe.   Shop > This would also be great family style baked in a casserole dish or two pie plates - my favorite way to do baked casseroles.    It is a good make-ahead recipe, but I like it best when served ...

I shared our Chocolate Glazed Baked Donuts last week, but these cinnamon sugar are our favorite for this time of year. Acorn Block Print Tea Towel, $12 I love good bakery donuts, but they are so hard to find.  I want them fresh, I want them warm and I want them no too sweet.  Frying homemade donuts is not something I want to do very often... maybe 2-3 times a year.  However, I've finally perfect a baked donuts recipe that is so yummy - tender, soft, fluffy.  The best part is that you can make the batter ahead of time,  Scoop  it in a  Disposable Piping Bags  in the freezer or fridge, pipe them into the  Donut Pan , then bake them anytime you want.  (I do the same thing with  muffins !)  They take 6-8 minutes to bake.  Literally, by the time the coffee is ready I can have warm, fluffy cake donuts any day of the week and I don't have to leave the house.  This could get dangerous! Baked Cake Donut Essentials :  Donu...