Food For Thought

Today's post indeed is all about food. One of the sources for recipes, cooks tools, and articles on food is Food52. It is a delicious destination for test kitchen recipes, the best kitchenware, foodie favorites and inspiration for cooks and food lovers alike. This post features all of the above. Here's a taste of Food52 at 25% off sitewide!

Dansk Cheese Board With Knife

The best $45 gift you can buy for a cook, an entertainer, or yourself.

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The Juiciest Pork Chops Start With This Fridge Staple

All I can say is really?

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Cast Iron Spice Grinder
For a cook, there really is nothing like fresh herbs and spices. This handy helper gets the job done to your desired coarseness.

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Roasted Butternut Squash, Prosciutto, and Sage Quiche

What a perfect recipe for this time of year! I immediately thought that this would be a great Thanksgiving Day breakfast or brunch item.Get the recipe at...

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The Ultimate Apron

Fold it, tuck it, and wear it anyway you want. It features built in pot holders, extra long waist ties, and an adjustable neck strap. It's made in cotton twill, so it is washable. available in paprika red, too. Sold exclusively at Food 52

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No Churn Pumpkin Ice Cream

I have made every type of ice cream there is, excpet for pumpkin. This will be made yet this month!

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Waffle Dish Towel Set Of Two

I just love mine.They are really absorbing for all of the nasty messes I seem to make. They make drying dishes a breeze, and are quick drying. Pick a pair that matches your kitchen decor.

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Knife Edge: Apple TV's New Docuseries About Michelin Kitchens

Oh this sounds so interesting to me! So happy that Food 52 ran this story! Read more....

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Carbonara Two Ways

I don't eat pasta, but this recipe could weaken my resolve. It's elevated to say the least. It's said to create a  super silky pasta that is sophisticated enough for a grown up dinner party.

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Easy Clip Glass Food Storage Boxes

These Boxes have it all ~ both form and function. They are  oven, fridge, freezer and dishwasher safe. Go ahead and put them in the microwave. The lid has a steam vent.We are not done yet. They also are leakproof, airtight and aroma tight.

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Apple Secrets Every Baker (& Cook) Should Know

Did you know that my fave Honeycrisp Apples, may have too high of a water content for apple pies? You'll  also find a great source for pre-made apple pies, and so much more.

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Emile Henry French Ceramic Fruit Storage Bowl

Function and style. A very clever bowl that does double duty. The bottom storage hides away veggies like onions and potatoes. The top bowl is for fruits that need to breath like bananas and avocados. Other colors available.

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Foodie Friday: Spotlight On Apples

Ingredient Spotlight: Apples

 

When it comes to seasonal ingredients, Autumn's apples win the prize. They are equally delicious served sweet or savory. This recipe roundup is picture proof that there are more ways to enjoy apples than just pie. But don't worry, scroll down for an awesome apple tart. Apples to apples, I think you will love this post.

Apple Cider Mojito 

Hello Fall! What a perfect September sip. Spiced, vibrant, and slightly sweet, it has all the flavors of a classic rum mojito plus a hefty pour of apple cider.

Sugar and Soul

Baked Brie With Apples & Bacon

I am not much of a cheese eater, but I find warm brie rather irresistible. It's gooey, rich, sweet and salty. Just perfect with a fall cocktail. This is a must make.

Restless Chipotle

Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake

Interesting recipe fact - this cake calls for olive oil and not butter for the fat. The oil delivers a smooth and rich flavor without weighing down the cake. The batter is poured over homemade caramel and apples. Sounds divine!

Adventures in Cooking

Salted Apple Pretzel Pie

This is a pie recipe for the salty sweet lovers. And who isn't one? Soft pretzel dough takes the place of crust. How unique!!

Epicurious

Arugula Apple, And Goats Cheese Flatbread

This recipe can be called "almost homemade." It calls for a store bought flatbread crust. The perfect thing to serve at your kitchen island for dinner guests.

Saucy Kitchen

Cinnamon Roll Apple Cobbler

The title says it all. This cobbler is actually made with refrigerated "cinnamon rolls." The recipe is easy, delicious, and perfectly spiced. It's equally good at breakfast or dessert.

Broma Bakery

Butternut, Apple, and Goat Cheese Stuffed Pork Tenderloin

How can something be so easy when it looks this fancy? An impressive dish for sure, even company worthy!

How Sweet Eats

Caramel Apple Tart

An apple pie without caramel is not worth eating to me. This beautiful tart consists of granulated sugar, water, sea salt, heavy cream, and butter.  That's it. Talk about a slice of heaven!

Miss Allie's Kitchen

Crock Pot Ginger Rum Apple Cider

This cocktail has tailgate written all over it. Keep the spiced rum on the side, so your guests have a boozy and non-alcoholic option. I can only imagine how yummy it smells.

Sugar and Soul

Apple, Caramelized Onion and Spinach Quesadilla
Now this is a game day snack if I ever saw one. It only takes 15 minutes of preparation. And doesn't caramelized onions make everything better?

The Modern Proper

Baked Apple Cider Doughnuts With Cinnamon Maple Glaze

To me, this is fall in a photo. Love that they are baked and not fried. Oh just Yum!

Half Baked Harvest

Pasta With Apples, Bacon, Sage & Chantrelle Mushrooms

Gluten & Dairy Free 

I may have mentioned that I never eat pasta. Too many carbs and I shy away from gluten. This recipe would change all that. Can't you just smell the bacon and sage?

Heather Christo

Baked Apple Bombs

Don't these just look like they are "the bomb?" The recipe author calls them the fireworks of fall! They are also easy and fun to whip up. 

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Foodie Friday: 20 Sweet & Savory Apple Recipes

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When it comes to seasonal ingredients, Autumn's apples win the prize. They are equally special served sweet or savory. This recipe roundup is picture proof that there are more ways to enjoy apples than just pie. But don't worry, scroll down for a perfect apple pie.

Apple Cider Mojito

Spiced, vibrant, and slightly sweet, it has all the flavors of a classic rum mojito plus a hefty pour of apple cider.

Sugar and Soul

Prosciutto Wrapped Apples With Manchego Cheese

Made with only four ingredients and can be ready in 15 minutes. The prosciutto adds sophistication and saltiness.

Recipe Runner

Endive and Apple Salad With Candied Walnuts

The perfect company salad.  The candied walnuts (yum) and sweet apples are perfect partners to the endive and cheese.

Williams Sonoma

Prosciutto-Wrapped Pork Loin with Apples and Fennel

Apples and pork are certainly a delicious duo.  Add the salty prosciutto you have an

 instant special dinner.

Williams Sonoma

Apple, Bacon & Fennel Stuffing

It doesn't have to be Thanksgiving to enjoy stuffing. Mine always has bacon or pancetta  and apples, so I know this recipe works.

Foxes Love Lemons

Apple Raisin Pecan Bread Pudding With Salted Caramel

This recipe begins with a pecan raison loaf of bread. Whole Foods and Eatily sell fabulous breads that would make a good base for this recipe. It's all topped off with a homemade salted caramel drizzle. YUM!

Adventures In Cooking

Cornbread with Caramelized Apples and Onions

Made in a cast iron skillet, this recipe is cornbread on steroids. Doesn't it 

look fabulous?

Food and Wine

Apple Fritters 

My absolute favorite apple dish. I have never made them, but certainly have had my share. These are filled with Granny Smith apples. 

Williams Sonoma 

Pork & Apple Breakfast Sausage

This year, I did make my first sausage. It was a success, and so good, without any chemicals that frozen sausage has. I urge you to give it a try.

Every Last Bite

Salted Maple Apple Tarte Tatin with Cinnamon Pumpkin Seeds

What a showstopper!  Tiegan says that every bite is delicious, and it certainly looks like it would be. I am not surprised that the recipe calls for Honey Crisp Apples. They are the best for baking.

Pasta With Apples, Bacon, Sage, and Chantrelle Mushrooms 

Gluten & Dairy Free

What an exciting list of ingredients! I bet that it is delicious. And it would be hard to find a better seasonal 

platter of pasta.

Heather Christo

Caramel Apple Creme Brulee

This is for the birthday girl, Mollie, who loves her Creme Brulee. But honestly, who wouldn't love this? A rich velvety custard is topped off with apples, caramel and cinnamon.

Taste Of Home

Apple French Onion Soup

I think that my favorite soup in the world just got better. I bet that the combination of the sweet caramelized onions and the savory melted cheese is just divine. 

Closet Cooking

Apple Cider Donut Pancakes

How decadent! But in my opinion that is what pancakes should be. I would never waste the carbs on a simple plain pancake.  They are perfectly spiced, light and fluffy, covered in a cinnamon sugar coating and finished off with a cinnamon glaze. Yes, please!

Broma Bakery

Savory Sliced Apple Appetizers

These gluten free, attractive appetizers are so very simple and lovely! Slightly tart slices of Granny Smith apples are loaded with savory cream cheese and delicious crunchy toppings. 

Prepare and Nourish

Apple Toffee Crunch Cake

A drip cake always gets my attention, especially if it is dripping in toffee sauce. Oh My!

The Cake Blog

French Onion & Apple Grilled Cheese

Now this is a sandwich! It's made with gouda cheese which puts it over the top. This recipe gives the classic French onion grilled cheese an autumn twist.

Half Baked Harvest

Caramel Apple Monkey Bread

Am I the only human being that hasn't had Monkey bread? It looks irresistible.

Sprinkle Bakes

Apple Pie Moscow Mule

Surprisingly enough, these cocktails are made with Apple Pie Vodka!

The Cookie Rookie

Salted Caramel Apple Pie

You didn't think I would leave you without a new apple pie recipe, did you? Of all of the apple pie recipes I discovered for this post, I chose this beauty. First of all, salt and caramel are a daring bu delicious duo.  The liquid gold homemade caramel, is poured directly on top of the apples. Then there is this crust.

 It looks beyond fabulous. 

Style Sweet

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