This & That for November
Well we are finally having some normal weather around here and we enjoyed a fire last night! I made my fabulous Prosciutto Rolls (recipe below), some sweet-spicy pecans (recipe also below) and added store bought pimento cheese along with fabulous grilled olives, crunchy pumpkin crackers (from Trader Joes) and popped a bottle of Rosé from Dry Farm Wines. It was such a nice evening and when we came in, we watched the last episode of The Bear. I know we’re probably the last people in the world to watch, but we’ve loved it! If by chance, you haven’t seen The Bear, it’s very very good!
I’m going to share two easy recipes today (both pictured above) that you probably can remember without looking after you read them! The first is for my very delicious sweet-spicy pecans…they’re so addictive and so easy to make. Simply melt 1/2 stick of butter in a small cast iron skillet with 1/3 cup packed brown sugar…add some salt and pepper and a little heat (cayenne, Honey Aleppo pepper or red pepper flakes). When that has all melted together, add about 2 1/2 cups of pecan halves. Let it cook over low heat for about 15 minutes but watch to be sure the sugar doesn’t start to burn and stir frequently. Remove from the skillet and spread on a piece of parchment paper to cool. These make the a fabulous hostess gift. Make extra and freeze to use on cheese boards and salads!
The second recipe is for the prosciutto rolls - warning…these are addictive as well! You’ll need 1 package of Boursin cheese, 1 package of prosciutto (I used Trader Joes) and some hot honey. Place about a tablespoon of Boursin on the end of a piece of prosciutto and roll it up. When you’ve made all of the rolls, place into a hot skillet with just a little olive oil. You want your skillet to be hot so that the cheese doesn’t melt too much. Brown just a bit, remove to a platter and drizzle with hot honey (I used Mike’s)! You’ll definitely be the hostess with the mostess because these are fabulous! You can watch my video on Instagram if you like)!
I always get questions about my olive oil dispenser and it’s no longer available or at least I can’t find it! This one is similar (I used it in my Instagram video that’s linked above) and would make a great gift for anyone who loves to cook!
I’ve had a few readers ask for less expensive options for gifts and other items in general and so…I’ve been working hard on my
Amazon Storefront because Amazon is such a great place to find amazing deals and it’s definitely convenient! I have filled my storefront with idea lists and videos to help you shop more easily. I also have gift guides up and add to them daily. A few lists that might be helpful right now are Fall Sweaters, Holiday Decor, Holiday Must Haves, Make Your House Smell Like a Dream, Holiday Gifts for Children, Holiday Style (for women), Gifts For the Wine Lover, Stocking Stuffers for Him, Stocking Stuffers for Kids, Stock the Bar, Stocking Stuffers for Boys, Stocking Stuffers for Her, Stocking Stuffers for Teen Girls, Travel Must Haves, Stocking Stuffers (more generic).
And from the archives…this recipe for Chicken & Corn Skillet Bake is perfect for anytime of the year because you can use frozen corn! It’s easy to make and perfect for a busy weeknight!
Coffee table books make great holiday gifts…they’re beautiful to look at and inspiring at the same time! The ones below are new this season!
As some of you know, I attended an Influencers of Midlife Conference in Savannah Georgia back in September. I learned so much at this conference and one of my favorite speakers was KariAnne Wood! KariAnne has a fun and fabulous blog called Thistlewood that I know you’ll love! She’s all about DYI and decor and she’s very inspiring. Be sure to check it out!
I stumbled across this article from Voilet Grey about serums and how to layer them. It can be so confusing to know what to use first and I found this article helpful!
And…with the holiday season approaching, I’ve been thinking about sparkles and party clothes! J. Crew always has the best things and you can shop a few of my picks below!
I hope you’ve enjoyed this post! Happy Sunday!