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How to make your home feel like fall without going overboard

October 13, 2020 by Gretchen Blazer Thompson

With the temperatures dipping and the leaves falling, it seems like everyone is embracing fall more than ever this year. And why not? With delicious food, cozy scents, and beautiful accent pieces it’s easy to make your home feel like fall without going overboard.

To make a space feel like a particular holiday or season you don’t need to add a bunch of cutesy holiday specific décor. Add a few pieces that work with what you already have and your space will feel like the season in a cohesive, effortless way.

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Fall Crostini with Acorn Squash, Caramelized Onions and Goat Cheese

October 1, 2020 by Gretchen Blazer Thompson

This is one of my new favorite fall recipes. I knew it was a winner when I made them for dinner and then again a few days later because Rich and I couldn’t stop talking about them…

I tend to like squash recipes that are more savory, so this is right up my alley! But if you wanted to make these a little sweet you could add a dash of cinnamon or nutmeg into the squash mixture, or top them with a drizzle of honey and a few dried cranberries. You could even swap butternut squash for acorn squash. The flavor profile is extremely adaptable and up to you! As for serving, eat them on their own for lunch, as a side with soup or salad, or as a show stopping appetizer.

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Fall recipe roundup

September 17, 2020 by Gretchen Blazer Thompson

It’s officially my favorite time of year… fall! While I’m going to miss the summer produce (why can’t we have perfect peaches year round?), I’m ready for winter squash, warm spices, and soup season.

I thought it would be fun to do a roundup of some of my favorite fall inspired recipes, both from here and sources around the web. Bring on the pumpkin!

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Pumpkin Chocolate Chunk Muffins

September 6, 2017 by Gretchen Blazer Thompson

I already know what your thinking, “pumpkin, really Gretchen?” I know, I know. But here’s the thing, pumpkin isn’t something I decided I loved when everyone and their brother got on the pumpkin train thanks to pumpkin spice lattes. Honestly, I don’t even like pumpkin spice lattes.

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