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 Welcome back to Feather Your Nest, and welcome to September too! There's a little chill in the air at night now, and soon the leaves will be showing off their autumn colors. We so look forward to those blazing red maples and bright golden oaks! |
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From apple picking to pumpkin carving, fall is filled with some of our very favorite things. We're especially excited to share with you our newest autumn book, Halloween, created with our partners at Oxmoor House. If you're looking for some autumn inspiration, you'll find it here. We're sharing a colorful craft and chili recipe from it below!
The Country Living Fair is in Columbus, Ohio this month, and we'll be there! We had so much fun last year we just can't wait to go back. You'll find all the details in "News from the Patch".
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There's so much happening here at Gooseberry Patch this month, be sure to stop by our Blog and our page on Facebook often. You won't want to miss a single thing!
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P.S. Lights...camera...action! Get your video camera ready...this month we're having a video contest! Keep watching our Blog and our page on Facebook to get all the details. What's the theme? Autumn of course!
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It's brimming with 200 holiday-inspired recipes, creative ideas for decorating pumpkins, fun inspiration for indoor and outdoor displays and spooky crafts for kids of all ages. There's even a handy Halloween planner and a treasure trove of stencils and patterns!
We're sharing a tasty recipe and an easy craft below...take a peek! |
If you love everything about fall...from autumn wreaths to glowing jack-o-lanterns, hearty soup to tantalizing treats, you'll want our newest fall book, Halloween!
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In September, chrysanthemums appear in grocery stores, flower markets and at the pumpkin patch in shades that match the flaming foliage of maples and oaks.
Simple floral wreaths brighten front doors and offer a warm welcome! A tapestry of fall hues is woven together here by first repeating flowers like the brown-eyes "Viking" mums around the form to establish a color pattern, then filling in with blooms in complementary shades.
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Step 1:
Soak a florist foam wreath form thoroughly in a mixture of water and flower food diluted according to the label instructions. Reinforce the form by repeatedly wrapping a piece of florist tape around one area; then fasten a piece of wire over it to make a hanger. Position the wire loop at the form's plastic back for easy hanging. |
Step 2:
Cut each flower just below the bloom head, leaving a stem about one inch long. Push stems into the foam so that the blossoms hug the surface. Fill the form completely, grouping similar colors. |
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Click here for a printable version of this recipe. |
Don't-Be-A-Chicken Chili
from Halloween
Sour cream and whipping cream are stirred into this chili, making it extra rich and creamy. Double this recipe and keep it warm for your guests in a 5-quart slow cooker.
1 T. oil
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts,
cubed
1 onion, chopped
14-oz. can chicken broth
2 (15.8-oz.) cans Great Northern beans,
drained and rinsed
2 (4-1/2 oz.) cans chopped green chiles
1-1/2 t. garlic powder
1 t. salt
1 t. ground cumin
1/2 t. dried oregano
8-oz. container sour cream
1 c. whipping cream
2 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Garnish: cilantro sprigs
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add chicken and onion. Saute 10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through; set aside. Combine broth, beans, undrained chiles and seasonings in a large Dutch oven. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add chicken mixture; reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes. Add sour cream and whipping cream, stirring well. Top each serving with shredded cheese; garnish, if desired. Serves 6 to 8.
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Mark your calendar...we're heading back to the
Country Living Fair this month,
September 24 - 26!
For all the details, check out our Events tab on our page on Facebook. Last year 's visit was filled with amazing crafts, scrumptious treats and meeting lots of Gooseberry Patch friends. Click the link below to watch our short video of last year's trip...then make plans to stop by our booth and say "Hello!"
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 Thanks for reading this month's edition of Feather Your Nest...
join us next month for a sneak peek of our 2011 calendars!
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