Autumn: The Season Of Scents

Just in time for cozy season. Summer has sweet grass, spring has raindrops and blooms, winter - fallen snow. But fall's scents of cinnamon, rosemary, sage, burning fires and more, just warms the soul. These 12 candles will light up your home with the fabulous scents of the season.

Crystalized Ginger & Vanilla Bean

Spice up the season with the gourmand scent of Crystallized Ginger & Vanilla Bean.

Nest NY  or  Nordstrom

Jo Malone London Ginger Biscuit 

Their scent of the season, spiced with ginger, nutmeg and cinnamon. Butter-crumbly with roasted hazelnuts and the warmth of tonka bean and vanilla. A delicious scent for your home. It's on sale for a limited time only at....

Macy's

Nest NY Hearth Scents

Love the aroma of a burning fire? Now you can enjoy that scent even without one. This candle features oud wood, frankecense, and a touch of smoky embers. Because of the packaging, it will make a great gift for a gentleman. 

Nest NY  and  Nordstrom

Sweet Water Decor Candles
Well, hello fall! Let me slip into my flannels.  Packaged and priced perfectly for host gifts.

Sweet Water Decor

Spiced Pomander

This scent lets you know that the holidays are near. Think cinnamon, bitter orange, and clove buds.

Lafco NY. or Amazon

Pumpkin Spice Cake Candle

It wouldn't be fall without a little pumpkin spice! This limited edition, in a gorgeous container, conjures up the toasty comforts of the season. Think a crackling fire, a nutty, roasted brew of cinnamon, nutmeg and piping hot pumpkin. YUM!

Bigelow Chemists

Charred Fig

This seasonal candle carries notes of wild fig leaf and crisp amber. You will also detect hints of neroli and cashmere. Sounds so elegant. On sale at...

Macy's

Malin + Goetz Dark Rum Duo

Two shots of rum are always better than one! Here's the perfect way to take your nightcap to the next level! A delicious duo. Keep one and gift one.

Nordstrom

Fall Soy Tealights

You may want to stock up on these, as they are only  $8.99 for a set of six. I love to have tealights on hand. You just can't have too many. The set includes Fallen Leaves, Pumpkin Pie and Grandma's ApplePie.

Etsy

Linnea's Lights Candle, Gather
Gather for up to 60 hours of burn time with this elegant scented candle. It focuses on fall celebrations with notes of nutmeg, tonka bean, and vetiver. Made in small batches and burns clean.

Shop Terrain

Thymes Simmered Cider Candle
I have been gifted with these candles, (thank you Dianne!) The scents are amazing! And in this case,  that copper pot with lid is so giftable. Shop the range at

Amazon

Boy Smells Incensorial

Citrus, cardamom + incense — Equal parts cozy, nostalgic + regal. Pretty packaging makes this perfect for gifting.

Boy Smells  or  Bloomingdales

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Farm Fresh Fall Flavors

 

Today's trip to the Farmer's Market was inspiration for this post. Oh the squash, mushrooms, apples, pumpkins and more! I felt so lucky to have mountains of marvelous fresh organic food at my fingertips. I am ready to turn over a new leaf, and change up my recipe repertoire. You, too? These farm fresh recipes will fill your kitchen with all the cozy scents of the new season.

Cidertini

Cheers to Fall and all of its' fabulous flavors. I don't even care for vodka, but this recipe sounds and looks appealing to me.

Elle Decor

Butternut Squash And Chevre Pie

Besides the beauty of this dish, the recipe had me at caramelized onions! I think that we all should practice this pretty pie for Thanksgiving serving. It's a wow recipe!

Adventures In Cooking

Autumn Harvest Honeycrisp Apple and Feta Salad

This salad is simple yet not one bit boring. I mean life is too short to eat a boring salad. The crunch in this recipe not only adds the flavor but the texture. 

Half Baked Harvest

Apple Focaccia with Gruyère and Rosemary

What a great appetizer! It's also an easy picnic or pot luck dish to make. Guaranteed to be a hit! The rosemary will fill your kitchen with the scents of fall.

Williams Sonoma

Pumpkin Risotto With Apple Cider & Caramelized Onions

Rich and Creamy, the perfect fall comfort food. I think this one is a must make for me.

How Sweet Eats

Apple Cider Whiskey Sour
My Dad made a great whiskey sour. Oh how I would love to share one with him today. Though it is served cold, it warms you from the inside out.

How Sweet Eats

Apple Fritters

An amazing apple fritter is right up there in my top ten favorite foods. I haven't had a good one since we left Chicago. These look just right.

Williams Sonoma

Apple, Sage, and Prosciutto Stuffed Pork Loin

I do believe that my fave fall flavor is sage. I can almost smell this roast cooking. There is spinach involved in the recipe too, and of course a bit of garlic. Looks divine!

Delish

Gruyere Scalloped Potatoes

If you make the pork loin above, you simply have to make these to go with it. The smokey gruyere cheese really elevates this calssic.

The Seaside Baker

Apple Cider Donuts With Cinnamon Maple Glaze

Your crew will wake up happy to the smell of these baked donuts. A glazed donut is always good. Add maple syrup, and it's a party!

Half Baked Harvest

Baked Squash Mac and Cheese

What a creative and tasty way to serve Mac and Cheese! I think this ultimate comfort food is pretty enough for company. The recipe involves three types of cheeses and prosciutto. Making this one day soon.

Half Baked Harvest

Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding With Rum Caramel Sauce

Oh how decadent, just like dessert should be. I often put a touch of rum in my caramel sauce, so I know that works. Yummy!

Bakers Royale

Sweet Potato Lasagna
Vegetarian & Gluten Free

What a clever twist on a classic, but healthier! It is so colorful, thanks to the sweets and spinach. The potatoes sub for lasagna noodles.

Food Network  

Buttered Mushroom, Fig and Bacon Galette with Roasted Squash
A little bit fancy but really simple and oh so cozy. How could it not be with that flakey buttery crust and all of those ingredients....and more?

Half Baked Harvest

Pumpkin Spice Cake
This recipe has a little bit of magic thrown in the mix. You make a Mexican "flan," and layer it with the cake. It all comes out in the end with a sleight of hand flip.

Southern Living

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Foodie Friday: Pumpkin Perfect Recipes

Have you had a taste of pumpkin yet? Last Friday at Adalina Restaurant, we had the yummiest dessert of warm apple cider donuts filled with pumpkin puree and covered with caramel sauce. Oh My! So I was in the mood for pumpkin spice and everything nice today. This recipe roundup features both sweet and savory pumpkin dishes. Enjoy it all. 

 

Pumpkin Spice White Russian

Is it dessert or a cocktail? It sure looks creamy and dreamy. That cinnamon sugar rim is perfection.

The Cookie Rookie 

Pumpkin Queso

Oh boy does this look good. Queso, if you haven't had it before, is a bit like Swiss Fondue. It's cheesy,  gooey, and you dip tortillas or corn chips in it. Yummy.

I Am A Food Blog

Pumpkin & Brie Crostini with Candied Nuts

What a perfect appetizer for this time of year! These may look fancy, but no worries, anyone can make them. My hosting experience tells me that guests really love a good crostini. 

Foxes Love Lemons

Mile High Pumpkin Pie

Each year I try to find a pumpkin pie that beats last years. Regular pumpkin pie is just boring to me. This recipe takes pumpkin pie to a new level. How could that mile high heaping of meringue not be fabulous?

Akron Life Magazine

Roasted Garlic & Sage Pesto Pumpkin Soup

The garlic, sage and homemade pesto takes this pumpkin soup up many  notches. Turns out it is a Half Baked Harvest recipe but I found it at....

Autumn Bliss

Pumpkin Risotto With Goat Cheese and Dried Cranberries

For a girl who never eats rice, risotto is one of my favorite foods. Go figure. This recipe will be made before the year is out. It features an earthiness combined with a creamy zing from the goat cheese and cranberries.

Platings and Pairings

Spiced Pumpkin Dip

What a fun dessert or afternoon snack. It will taste just like Pumpkin Cheesecake, but it is easier to make. Whip it up in minutes, then provide your guests all of your favorites to dip, like cookies, apple slices, marshmallows etc.

Garnish With Lemon

Sage Butter Pumpkin Cheese Ravioli

A brand new recipe from Tieghan. It sure looks like a bowl of comfort!

Half Baked Harvest

Healthy Pumpkin Pancakes

I am still not sure if I need my pancakes to be healthy, but if they can look this good, why not? These are made with whole wheat flour. This recipe also calls for oat milk, but feel free to use what works best for you.

Fit Mitten Kitchen

Pumpkin Chicken Chili

I have a feeling that this will be your "go to" fall chili recipe. I am going to try it this weekend.

Heather Christo

No Churn Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream

Now this alone or on top of pumpkin pie is a dessert worth the calories. No churn means no machine needed. I make it all of the time. The recipe is as easy as ice cream and pie.

The Broken Bread

Fall Harvest Salad With Pumpkin Goddess Dressing

This recipe is filled with textures and tastes. The dressing looks amazing, and it is made with plain Greek style yogurt and pure maple syrup. Add some protein like grilled chicken to make it a meal.

The Seasoned Mom

Pumpkin Lasagna with Fontina
I have never used fontina in my lasagna, but it sounds delish. This recipe takes advantage of all the fall vegetables. Also for those of you who enjoy a shortcut, it is made with a jar of pasta sauce.

Williams Sonoma

Pumpkin Spice French Toast with Cider Syrup

Leave it to Tieghan to give us this fabulous French Toast recipe! If you have not had stuffed French Toast before, you need to try this one. It takes your basic breakfast beyond delicious.

Half Baked Harvest

Smoky Pumpkin Bisque With Grilled Cheese Croutons

If pesto and garlic aren't your thing, as in the above pumpkin soup, try this. Those grilled cheese croutons just may take the prize!
How Sweet Eats

Baked Pumpkin Cake Donuts With Maple Glaze & Toasted Coconut

Here is fall in one bite.  Love that they are baked and not fried.

Spoon Fork Bacon

Spicy Pumpkin Fries

{ Paleo & Whole 30 }

Something I have not tried. Have you? I can only imagine that they are yummy, as I love sweet potato fries. These are served with a homemade Chipotle Lime Mayo. Yes, please!

Tasty Yummies

Pumpkin Cupcake With Marshmallow Frosting

Oh do I love a good marshmallow frosting! I have never made it, though. This cupcake is frosted then drizzled with homemade caramel. How decadent!

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