fall favs: afternoon tea

we’re celebrating fall seasonal produce with our own variation of afternoon tea.  here’s our menu, what do you think? soup & sandwiches butternut squash soup via my baking addiction turkey & apple goat cheese tea sandwich via kitchen aid wild mushrooms on brioche crostini via kitchen culinaire scones gluten free pumpkin scones via laura fuentes traditional … More fall favs: afternoon tea

5 fall favs: cauliflower

it’s the finale! part 5 of the 5favs/5ways series for fall seasonal produce, and the focus is: cauliflower.  😉  this cruciferous vegetable contains vitamins, minerals, and may even help lower the risk of some cancers (learn more about the health benefits here).  so, here’s my 5 favorite ways to eat cauliflower.  what do you think? 1 in salad: cauliflower broccoli … More 5 fall favs: cauliflower

5 fall favs: squash

it’s part 4 of the 5favs/5ways series for fall seasonal produce, and the focus is: squash.  is there anything more symbolic of the fall season? 😉 this delectable vegetable is part of the eat-in-color orange family and here are my 5 favorite ways to enjoy them.  and please share your recipe favs too.  😀 (all recipes are meatless !) souped: roasted butternut squash soup with … More 5 fall favs: squash

5 fall favs: mushrooms

it’s part 3 of the 5favs/5ways series for fall seasonal produce, and the focus is: mushrooms.  low in calories with essential B vitamins, per Cooking Light they are available year-round but are at their peak in the fall/winter season.  so here’s our 5 favorite ways to enjoy them.  share your favs! 😉  (all recipes are meatless !)   1 grilled: balasamic ginger grilled portobellow mushrooms via … More 5 fall favs: mushrooms

5 fall favs: pears

it’s part 2 of the 5favs/5ways for fall seasonal produce series, and the spotlight is on: pears. crisp, delicious and part of the eat-in-color green family, pears are just perfect year-round but especially in the fall. 😉  tell me what you think of my favorite ways to enjoy pears.  what about you?  (all recipes are meatless !) 1. raw: just as-is 2. … More 5 fall favs: pears

5 fall favs: apples

it’s the start of a new school year and the start of a new weekly series: 5favs/5ways for fall seasonal produce.  we start with my absolute favorite:  apples. ❤️🍏😊  so here’s our 5 favorite ways to enjoy them.  how do you like to enjoy apples? please share! (all recipes are meatless !) 1. raw: w/ a little cinnamon 2. baked: hasselback apples … More 5 fall favs: apples

fall seasonal soiree

with all the abundant seasonal produce available now, I had an idea.   how about throwing a fall seasonal soiree for your friends and incorporate as many fall produce items as possible.  gives everyone a chance to enjoy and welcome in the new season.  here’s my menu idea.  this looks like it could even work for … More fall seasonal soiree