White and blue are often overlooked for fall decorating, but this classic color palette is actually well suited to the ghostly haunts of fall. Vivid, white pumpkins seem to float against a weathered table runner crafted from a single piece of barn wood. Consider raising the table runner to showcase prized pumpkins that are lined…Continue Reading “Cobweb White & Blue Table”
Urns and outdoor containers are great ways to display your favorite fall finds and make a big statement with little effort. Purchase pumpkins that are uniform in shape and are just slightly larger than the container you wish to use for display. Scatter differing varieties of gourds at the base, and run just a small…Continue Reading “Eerie Urn”
Naturals are most certainly a fall necessity and this autumnal tablescape delivers. A mossy, fallen branch running the length of the table is laden with bounties of the season. Bright, bold dogwood leaves are casually arranged in an earthenware crock and drop leaves as if in the natural world. Cut a simple, grapevine wreath into…Continue Reading “Booful Bounty”
Dress up your window boxes this fall season with a colorful display of seasonal gourds and corn. Combine spilling masses of bright oranges, greens, and yellows for a bold statement that’s not shy about showing off. Additions of gnarly branches or dried summer wildflowers add to the ghoulish display! MATERIALS: Window Box Small gourds and…Continue Reading “Festive Fall Window Box”
Add a harvest touch to your home with the use of corn stalk bundles straight from the corn field. Golden in color and just the right height for use on porches, mailboxes, or flanking an entryway cornstalks are possibly the ultimate backdrop for fall decor. With just one cut with a pair of garden shears…Continue Reading “Corn Stalk Bundles”
Fall has officially arrived. Hopefully ushering in cooler temperatures and crisp, cold nights that just require a big bowl of hot chili. Sweet potatoes and black beans marry in this recipe that’s equal parts hearty and healthy. So grab a bowl and fill it to the rim without all that guilt! RECIPE: 2 T olive…Continue Reading “Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili”
Purple hull peas are a staple on every southern table. Most often slow cooked with a bit of meat fat, and served up with a huge slice of cornbread. Peas have so much more potential than a side dish and are a great component added to a dip or appetizer. The French are famous for…Continue Reading “Summer Succotash”
Bourbon is synonymous with good times and all things southern. It’s no surprise that I try to find any excuse to incorporate it into a recipe or a stiff drink. With nerves on edge and stakes high while watching the most pivotal 8 seconds of any sport, bourbon is a must have. This year to…Continue Reading “Bourbon Pork Sliders”
Cornbread or corn pone has long been a staple on dinner tables since the introduction of ground, corn meal to English settlers by the native Americans so many years ago. A source of pride for many southern cooks; cornbread recipes vary based on region, ethnicity, and family tradition. There is still debate concerning the use…Continue Reading “Rosemary Corn Muffins”
The Derby season has officially begun and the races are off for that most coveted grand prize. Not only is this the biggest day in the world of equestrian sports, but it’s also the perfect excuse to gather some of your closest friends and drink bourbon all day long. Not that we really need an…Continue Reading “The Kentucky Derby”