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Autumn
Fall you either love it or dread it. For some, it means cooler weather and a reprieve from summer’s oppressive heat. A time to break out our bulky sweaters and boots, the promise of football season, tailgating, pumpkin spice, and hearty stews. For others, September signifies the end of many outdoor activities as the sun sets earlier and the cool night air arrives before dinner. The grills get covered while the beach chairs and picnic baskets get put up till next year.
Fall is a time of harvesting and preparing for a long cold season in most of the Eastern United States. In North Carolina we find ourselves gleaning the sweet potato fields and finding a way to use up the last of our summer garden vegetables by freezing, canning and preserving them for the winter months ahead.
Fall flavors are often associated with pumpkins and other members of the squash family which are abundant in Fall. For that reason, we commonly find spices that enhance these types of foods in popular dishes and coffee. These spices include cinnamon, allspice, clove, and nutmeg.
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I had never tried a persimmon before my neighbor brought some over for me right from the tree in his...
You had me at bacon, however, add in fall apple cider and bourbon and I want to scream, Yes, Please! I made these for our adult Halloween Trick or Treat event in our neighborhood and it went over really well. Rumor had it that my jello shots were the hit...
These gooey sticky buns are perfect for a rainy weekend morning, Enjoy their sweet-savory goodness while sipping on a hot...
Pumpkin Spice you make my day I try to use you in every way Starting with my coffee pot I...
Autumn, time to leave the flip flops and shorts behind to slip into a cozy sweater, pair of soft blue jeans, and boots. Time to pack up the pool chair and summer novel, to trade it for a walk down a path strewn with red, yellow, and orange foliage. Time...
Ingredients 3 Peaches (ripe but not soft) 1 Cup of Apple Cider Vinegar 1/3 of a Cup of Mirin or...
Ingredients 1 Large Butternut Squash 2 Cups of Chicken Stock 5 Mild Italian Sausages 8 oz. of Ricotta Cheese 1...
Ingredients 4 Firm Crisp Apples (washed and dried well) 4 Sticks for Holding the Apples 4 Cupcake Wrappers 1 16 Oz. Bag of Caramel Cubes 4 Tablespoons of Heavy Cream Candy Toppings of your Choice Instructions Spray a microwave safe glass bowl with a little cooking spray so that your caramel does...
Ingredients For the Pies 1 Tablespoon of Ginger 3/4 Tablespoon of Clove 2 Tablespoons of Cinnamon 1 Teaspoon of Salt...
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Ingredients 2 Lbs. Carrots (peeled and cut) 1 Potato (peeled and cut) 4 Stalks of Celery (cut) 1 Large Onion (cut) 2 Tablespoons of Fresh Ginger Root (diced) 1 Large Clove of Garlic (diced) 2 Bay Leaves 1 Half Stick of Butter (4 tablespoons) 1 Teaspoon of Nutmeg (and some more...
