Foodie Friday: Spotlight on Apples

Apple season is upon us. It's a wonderful time of uch you can make - sweet and savory - with the jewel of autumn. This post puts a spotlight on apples with tempting recipes and cook's tools. Enjoy!

Bourbon Apple Cider Cocktail

Looks fancy, but it's not. At heart, it is really an old fashion.

Foxes Love Lemons

Williams Sonoma Spiced Apple Cocktail Mix

This small batch mixer will create chic cocktails for the season.

Williams Sonoma

Fuji Apple Chicken Salad With

Creamy Champagne Vinaigrette.

Just yum, right? Those apples are so pretty.

How Sweet Eats

Luna Salad Bowl Set

Beautiful salads like the one above, deserve  to be beautifully presented! Now 25% off at

Bloomingdale's

Pastry Wrapped Baked Brie With Maple Roasted Apples

Baked Brie is one of my fave appetizers to serve. I mean, who doesn't love ooey gooey melted cheese?

Half Baked Harvest

Cheese Board Set of 3

oh how beautiful! These make a fabulous gift or even three gifts! Made with elevated hosting in mind.
Lulu & Georgia

Salted Apple Fritters

One of the things I miss the most about leaving Chicago, is the apple fritters at Stan's Donuts. These are said to be sweet, salty, and crispy on the outside. I want one now!

How Sweet Eats

Autumn Harvest Butter

A spoonful of this tasty spread would be great on the fritters above!  Apples, Pears, Quince, Cane Sugar, Orange, Lemon, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, and Vanilla Bea, come together for a beautiful bite.

Anthropologie

Sweet Potato Apple Soup

I have made sweet potato soup before, but didn't think of adding apples. What's wrong with me?  This recipe looks easy and sounds delicious!

Spoonful of Plants

Pumpkin Stoneware Tureen

Just a wonderful way to serve soups all season long. Both the tureen and individual nowls are on sale now at.......

Pottery Barn

Apple Cider Smothered Chicken
Fall in a pan. A seasonal savory main course that I bet "Mr. Shop This" is going to request.

 Half Baked Harvest

Lodge Cast Iron Pan

It is suggested that the Chicken dish above be made in a cast iron pan. If you don't own one, this is a wonderful pan. I have it. Plus it is reduced now by 40%. 

Wayfair

Salted Rosemary Caramel Apple Pie

To me, apple pie just isn't worth the calories unless it includes caramel. And infusing the salted caramel sauce with rosemary really elevated this pie. On my list to try!

Cinnamon & Coriander

Ceramic Pie Pan Set of Two

This set is attractively priced, and comes in several colors and sizes.

Amazon

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Counter Chic

{ Via: Elle Decor }

There are two types of cooks: The cook who likes all of their tools at hand and on the counter. Then there is the cook like me, who likes to keep it chic and sleek. It doesn't take much to elevate your counters. Just a few key pieces will give your room a whole new look. Many of these finds will make a great host gift, too.

Pink Himalayan Salt & Black Peppercorn Tall Mills

These acrylic mills are clearly chic, and exclusive to W & S. They come packed with the Sea Salt and Peppercorns. By the way the Himalayan salt is amazingly healthy and tastier than ionized salt. Love this set as a fab host gift.

Williams Sonoma

Bento Square Appetizer Plates

Chic, contemporary, and very affordable! If you entertain in your kitchen, you need an appetizer plate. A set of 8 is under $15.

CB2

Tuscan White Marble Bowl
A pretty piece for salt or any other spice. It's aslso available in black marble. Under $20.

Amazon

Set of Black Handmade Ceramic Bowls

Aren't these fabulous? They come in sizes from dip bowls ( or pinch bowls while you are cooking) to serving bowls, and a few sizes in between. Perfect for pasta, chili, soup, cereal, or serving. I would love to see these on my own island. 

Etsy

Set of 3  Wabi-Sabi Plates
From the same Etsy shop above. Made from recyclesd clay, (how unusual ) Fabulous to display food on any counter.

Etsy

Stainless Steele Pedestal Serving Bowl

At over 9 inches tall, this shiny server will look with get noticed with fruit, candles, and even pirouette cookies. (remember those?)

CB2

Kitchen Tea Towel

If you believe, like I do, that every detail matters, take another look at your dish towels.  Perhaps something new is in order.  These aren't precious, just adorable.

Etsy

Smoky White Marble Serving Board

If you like to serve in the kitchen, this board features both style and function. Very lovely.

Shop Terrain

Frantoio Muraglia

Intense Extra Virgin Olive Oil

As I have said, I don't keep utensils or food out unless I am using them, but these beautiful bottles would be different. They have been a frequent host gift on my part. The oil is delicious, and when you are out,  the bottles can be repurposed.

Bloomingdale's

Marble & Brass Dip Bowls

Are you getting the idea that i like marble? I do, and think it will never go out of style. These bowl are perfetc for dip, nuts, sauces, and more.

West Elm

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