Innholdsfortegnelse for Autumn In The South 2016 i Southern Lady

Sweet & Simple Circle a Saturday on your calendar for good, oldfashioned together time, and see how a few easy extras can make loved ones feel truly fussed over. Everyday plates and linens take on a special presence when each place setting gets personal attention, as with a fresh bloom and a name card. Boasting a lineup of Southern favorites, the menu works equally well set up at the buffet or served family-style at the table. Barbecue Beef Brisket MAKES 10 TO 12 SERVINGS ¼ cup smoked paprika ¼ cup ground chili powder 2 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar 2 tablespoons garlic powder 2 tablespoons onion powder 2 tablespoons kosher salt 1 tablespoon ground black pepper ½ teaspoon ground red pepper 1½ cups ketchup ¼ cup Dijon mustard 2…

Cinnamon Roll Pound Cake MAKES 1 (10-INCH) CAKE ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened ½ cup butter-flavored shortening 2 cups sugar 4 large eggs, room temperature ¾ cup sour cream ⅓ cup half-and-half 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, divided 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided 1 teaspoon salt 2 ¼ cups sifted cake flour ⅓ cup butter, melted ⅓ cup firmly packed light brown sugar 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour Cream Cheese Glaze (recipe follows) 1. Preheat oven to 325°. Spray a 10x5-inch loaf pan with baking spray; line bottom with parchment paper, and set aside. 2. In a medium bowl, beat butter, shortening, and sugar at medium-high speed with a mixer until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. 3. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each…

Tranquil Retreat Like pearls strung along a necklace, the Japanese Garden at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden reveals its beauty piece by piece. Winsome vignettes unfold as you meander the pathways: koi gliding through glassy ponds; a stone lantern rising from a bed of Chinese holly; a graceful half-moon bridge arching over the water. Flame-colored Japanese maples dot the grounds, while waterless landscapes like the stone Suzuki Garden invite solitary introspection. More whimsical notes, such as statues of the fabled Three Wise Monkeys, offer delightful discoveries along the journey.…

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Poetry of Place The shimmer of candlelight casts a romantic aura over this autumnal gathering in the garden. To play up the elegance, add golden accents, such as gilded pumpkins, amber glasses, etched goblets, and leaf-patterned china. In lieu of a table runner, line up cotton-lace doilies, and top them with a medley of glass bottles filled with tapers. Intersperse stems of blush roses, dusty miller, and hypericum berries among the bottles. From soup to sweets, this dressed-up dinner will shine as brightly as the harvest moon that holds sway over the sublime autumn soirée. Arugula Salad with Sautéed Mushrooms, Prosciutto, and Truffle Dressing MAKES 8 SERVINGS ¼ cup olive oil, divided 2 (8-ounce) containers sliced baby portobello mushrooms 1 tablespoon minced garlic ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black…

Sitting Pretty Even without a sizable porch, you can still set a scene of seasonal invitation. Create the look by stacking large, flat-bottomed pumpkins, and then fill an old metal birdcage with striped mini varieties. Pull a few chairs nearby to arrange a sitting area— Adirondacks suit the laidback mood—and make them cozy with pillows and throws. Mix & Match The array of squash varieties available this time of year seems endless— plump, petite, patterned, plain. It’s a veritable smorgasbord, and the good news is, you don’t have to choose! For this simple arrangement, gather as many distinctive gourds as you can find, and let them spill down your front-porch stairs in a kaleidoscopic welcome. Softer Side This autumn, try treating guests to a unique twist on seasonal décor. Trade…

Pulled Pork Posole MAKES 2 QUARTS 2 tablespoons oil 2 cups chopped onion 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 teaspoons Mexican chili powder 1 teaspoon smoked paprika ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper 2 (4.5-ounce) cans chopped green chiles 1 (28-ounce) can petite diced tomatoes 3 (15.5-ounce) cans white hominy, drained and rinsed 1 (32-ounce) container chicken broth 1 pound smoked pulled pork (no sauce) 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste Garnish: thinly sliced radishes, fried corn tortilla strips, lime wedges, fresh cilantro 1. In a Dutch oven, heat oil over mediumhigh heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add garlic, and cook for 1 minute. Add chili powder, paprika, and red pepper; cook for 1 minute. Add chiles, tomatoes, hominy, and chicken broth. Bring to…

Asheville is the kind of place people love to claim. Leaf peepers, foodies, and art fans alike will tell you this is their ideal getaway. Once a primitive outpost for frontiersmen, Asheville was truly discovered with the invention of the railroad. Around the 1880s, the seasonal population soared with visitors seeking the therapeutic powers of mountaintop resorts. In 1888, George Vanderbilt visited the area and, a year later, broke ground on the Biltmore House & Gardens. In the century since, Asheville has grown and evolved, attracting award-winning chefs, brewmasters, artists, and antiques mavens. Wander down Wall Street to dine at The Market Place, or pop into The Captain’s Bookshelf for rare reads. On Haywood Street, Malaprop’s Bookstore/Café is the area’s largest independent bookstore. Just outside, forged-metal public art commemorates the…