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 October is here and, here in Ohio, that means days alternating between Indian Summer and that oh-so-welcome cool, crisp air. It's the time of year when trips to the pumpkin patch are a must and warm apple cider tastes just right. The leaves have fallen and are swirling in the Autumn wind and, |
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before long, little ghosts and goblins will be knocking at the door looking for treats. Can you tell that October is one of our favorite times of the year?
Along with some tasty recipes just right for Fall, this month's Feather Your Nest is showing off our new 2011 calendar collection! We're shining a spotlight on all your favorites, plus we're sharing a closer look at our brand-new-this-year Family Meals & More calendar...it's a cookbook and organizer all in one!
Thanks for joining us for this edition of Feather Your Nest...be sure to check out all the links down the right side for even more Gooseberry Patch goodies online!
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P.S. Find out where our calendars are sold in your neighborhood! Click here to visit our store locator and then, just enter your zip code to get a list of retailers near you. Be sure to call ahead to be sure they have what you're looking for...happy shopping!
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Decorate your mantel in autumn's best...cinnamon-scented candles, gourds, bittersweet vines, Chinese lanterns, colorful leaves and mini pumpkins.
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Fill a simple terra-cotta flowerpot with dried wheat for a quick & easy harvest centerpiece that's also a thoughtful favor for guests. When dinner's over, send friends home with one of their own.
Give scoops of snack mix inside a witch's broom...what a clever party favor! Fill sandwich-size plastic zipping bags with snack mix, then tuck a bag inside a crumpled brown paper lunch sack. Slip a pretzel rod inside, gathering the bag around it. Tie the bag closed with a string of black licorice.
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A simple harvest touch...bundle silverware into a homespun napkin and tuck in a colorful autumn leaf.
Decorate a plain white pumpkin in no time at all. A stencil and a bit of black paint is all it takes. Show off your pumpkin by setting it on a footed cake stand. |
Serve up mummy dogs in a jiffy. Simply wrap a strip of breadstick dough around individual hot dogs. Arrange them on an ungreased baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.
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Haunted House
pint-size paper milk carton
cardboard square
vanilla frosting
graham crackers
candy-coated chocolate pieces
candy corn
black licorice
mini chocolate bars
candy pumpkins
ghost-shaped marshmallows
Clean out the milk carton with soapy water, rinse and let dry. Attach the milk carton to the cardboard square with a dollop of frosting; hold in place for 30 seconds. Use frosting to attach graham crackers to carton, breaking the crackers as needed to fit. To form the roof, turn 2 graham cracker rectangles on their sides and lean toward each other; secure to the carton with frosting. Cut a cracker square diagonally and attach each piece to the front and back of the roof. Use frosting to attach the remaining candy. Use candy-coated chocolate pieces as shingles and mini chocolate bars as doors and windows. Use black licorice to fill in the seams of the house and attach pumpkins and ghost-shaped marshmallows.
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Click here for a printable version of this recipe. |
Sweet & Spicy Pumpkin Seeds
You'll find this recipe and many more in our
2011 Appointment Calendar!
1 c. pumpkin seeds
5 T. sugar, divided
1/4 t. salt
1/4 t. ground cumin
1/4 t. cinnamon
1/4 t. ground ginger
1/8 t. cayenne pepper
1-1/2 T. peanut oil
Lay pumpkin seeds on a baking sheet lined with wax paper; bake at 250 degrees for one hour, or until dry. Cool. In a bowl, combine 3 tablespoons sugar, salt, cumin, cinnamon, ginger and pepper; set aside. Heat oil in a skillet; add pumpkin seeds and remaining sugar. Cook for 45 to 60 seconds, or until sugar melts and pumpkin seeds begin to caramelize. Transfer to a bowl; stir to coat. Cool. Makes about one cup.
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Wall Calendar
The most popular! Our classic design features beautiful watercolors that capture the best of the month and a recipe to try. Lower half has lots of room to make note of birthdays and appointments along with an inspirational tip, quote or idea. |
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Appointment
Calendar
Your daily companion! Thirteen recipes will inspire your kitchen creativity all year long while monthly and weekly overviews help keep all your daily details in check. Spiral-bound so it lays flat...keep it on your desk, by the phone or in your purse! |
Recipe Card Calendar
A kitchen calendar with an extra bonus! Hang it on your wall throughout the year and enjoy the pair of yummy recipes each month. When the year's over, tear off the monthly grids (they're perforated) and you're left with a little booklet of recipes to keep! |
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Pocket Calendar
Take it anywhere! The most compact of our calendars, it's not only handy to keep at your fingertips, it makes an affordable and thoughtful gift too. Monthly overviews with our signature artwork and inspirational quotes each month.
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3 to 4 lbs. chicken
1 c. all-purpose flour
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 c. margarine
2.1-oz. pkg. chicken noodle soup mix
| 10-3/4 oz. can cream of mushroom soup
12-oz. can evaporated milk
1 t. poultry seasoning
dried parsley to taste
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Coat chicken pieces in flour; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Melt margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken until golden on both sides; transfer to a greased 13"x9" baking pan. Sprinkle with dry soup mix; pour mushroom soup over top. Combine evaporated milk, seasoning and parsley in a small saucepan over medium heat; heat through without boiling. Pour over chicken. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Serves 4.
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