9 Favourite Issues. – Half Baked Harvest

November 5, 2023

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Nine Favorite Things

Completely happy November! The vacation season is formally right here. I really feel a lot pleasure for all that’s coming. After all, I already really feel so behind, however nothing new there. However except for feeling overwhelmed, I additionally really feel so comfortable. That is such a particular time of yr!

As I kind away tonight, I simply completed up capturing our 2023 Thanksgiving menu. This yr’s theme is Easy, Cozy, and Scrumptious. I crafted my menu with ease in thoughts. After a few years of getting ready for Thanksgiving, I’ve come to the belief that something too fussy just isn’t well worth the hassle. As an alternative, I’m together with actually scrumptious recipes, that may be simply ready and most significantly, that everybody will take pleasure in. I’m actually excited to share this yr’s menu, I’m hoping it’s what we’re all on the lookout for!

I’m tremendous comfortable I used to be capable of get the menu all photographed and settled earlier than heading to New York. I’ll be within the metropolis for the week. I’ve obtained a handful of labor occasions together with our Snif Ulta Magnificence occasion and our Williams-Sonoma signing. Each of which I CAN’T WAIT for. The Ulta Magnificence occasion is that this Wednesday on the Herald Sq. retailer in New York. Then on Thursday, I’ll be on the Williams-Sonoma retailer in Brief Hills, New Jersey.

Once we had our Chicago signing, I used to be capable of do a giveaway for everybody who attended. For this signing, we’re going to be doing the identical! It will likely be enjoyable and I really like assembly you all. It actually makes me so comfortable attending to work together with you in particular person. In case you’re in New York or New Jersey, please come out and say hello!

Particulars for each occasions are under:

Snif Ulta Magnificence Meet Greet – Wednesday, November eighth, 5:00 – 7:00 pm

Tickets are FREE however solely the primary 150 to indicate up with a ticket are assured entry to the meet-and-greet alternatives.

Get your tickets for the occasion right here.

Williams Sonoma Brief Hills, New Jersey – Thursday, November ninth 6:00 pm

Reserve your tickets right here.

All books might be signed, trying ahead to this a lot!

What else to replace you on? Oh, how about Oslo, he had an incredible Halloween. He simply cherished going as much as every storefront on our city’s major road amassing sweet. He’s simply the sweetest little boy! OH, and that is sort of enjoyable information, Asher is now a brunette. She wanted a change of tempo. She appears so fairly with mild brown hair. After I was her age I by no means would have been courageous sufficient to make such a change. I really like how daring she is!

Talking of Asher she has been an enormous assist to me these previous few weeks, months, the complete yr actually. She is so caring and genuinely comfortable to assist. I really feel so grateful for her! My mother and I’ve one thing very particular deliberate for her this Christmas, I can’t wait! I do know she’s going to adore it.

I additionally must say a giant thanks to everybody who has been supporting our Snif candle collaboration. It’s been one among my favourite initiatives to be fortunate sufficient to create. The gingerbread smash candle is now out!! It’s really the essence of Christmas! Like recent gingerbread cookies baking away all day lengthy.

That’s all I’ve for at the moment! Get pleasure from one other Sunday Favorites and Completely happy November!

1. Issues i’m loving, wanting, and excited to attempt.

burning…our pumpkin smash candle and our gingerbread smash candle collectively as a duo. Burning each collectively creates probably the most magical, heat, and comfortable residence. It’s a must to attempt it!

loving (SO MUCH)…this Classic Bookshelf Video games Version. That is so cute. I’m obsessive about the Sweet Land version. So stinking cute.

studying…the Goop presents guides. There are such a lot of!

all the pieces in my cart (low)…I’ve a sweater that appears an identical to this Fairisle Wedge Crew Sweater, however at triple the worth. That is one of the best designer-like-looking sweater, tremendous cute.

Extra cozy finds, love this Free Individuals bonfire cardi and their pom beanie. Actually enjoyable and cute. And right here’s one other Abercrombie discover, a fantastic cable notch-neck sweater.

Everybody wants a pair of cashmere socks. We love these cute cashmere mix trouser socks at J Crew (30% off with code FRIENDS).

listening to…Lucy Hale: Sober Doesn’t Imply Boring.

buying…Amazon House. I discovered some actually cute vacation entertaining items for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

wanting…Activist uncooked manuka honey. Manuka honey is claimed to have wonderful well being advantages. I would like to begin utilizing it.

all the pieces in my cart (magnificence)…RMS Magnificence all the time carries my favourite merchandise. This lip pencil is fantastic.

For gifting, the Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Speak On the Go Package, is enjoyable and cute.

And from Amazon, these all would make wonderful presents!

gifting…the Papier stationery creation calendar. Present this to anybody who thrives on planning and group.

all the pieces in my cart (excessive)…properly, this isn’t truly in my cart, however I believe this males’s Suede jacket from Prada is so good-looking. Love the brand new Bottega Veneta Medium Gemelli Shoulder bag. On my Christmas checklist and this Cartier Baignoire de Cartier Watchis fairly. Manner an excessive amount of, however fairly.

ingesting…espresso martinis. I’m so into them proper now. I wish to make each my vanilla espresso martini and chai espresso martini once more very quickly! Plus, I’ve a brand new one coming this December that I can’t wait to share!

buying…the Studio McGee vacation assortment. Love their traditional, festive tackle the vacations. These mini bushes are actually cute and I have to order this ribbon.

2. October’s hottest recipes.

Cider Braised Pot Roast with Crispy Sage Butter Potatoes | halfbakedharvest.com

Hottest: Cider Braised Pot Roast with Crispy Sage Butter Potatoes

Crockpot Buffalo Chicken and Broccoli | halfbaedharvest.com

Runner-up: Crockpot Buffalo Hen and Broccoli

Smothered Chicken in Mushroom Wine Pan Sauce | halfbakedharvest.com

Even have to say: Smothered Hen in Mushroom Wine Pan Sauce

Everybody’s favourite pumpkin recipe: Pumpkin Butter Cinnamon Roll Bread + 6 Ingredient Spiced Pumpkin Butter

Our favourite drink: Cranberry Bourbon Bitter

3. Cute vacation stockings

4. What presents do you like to provide?

As we enter the season of gifting, I’d like to know what presents you like to provide. I wrestle with receiving presents, however one of many issues I really like most, and I actually do imply LOVE, is giving somebody the proper present.

If I’m gifting to somebody I don’t know properly, my go-to is an excellent candle paired with a cute kitchen set or a enjoyable customized board recreation. For the vacations, I actually suppose the Half Baked Smash bundle in a present basket with both a pie or baking goodies can be excellent. You possibly can additionally do a cocktail-mixing must-haves basket. It could rely on who I’m gifting to as to which one I’d select.

I’d love to listen to a few of your favourite presents to provide! I would like some new hostess present concepts!

Gifting doesn’t must be one thing tangible and even value something. It may be so simple as the present of high quality time. Babysit a buddy’s youngsters to allow them to have an hour or two to themselves. Volunteering at a buddy or member of the family’s favourite charity. Cooking dinner for somebody. Photograph albums take time to place collectively, however they’re so appreciated and pretty cheap.

After all, you can too do a random act of kindness as a present for somebody who appears like they may use a pick-me-up. Purchase somebody a scorching espresso or pumpkin spice latte – simply because you may! Or carry some further low-cost gloves with you. Hand them out once you see somebody who appears like they may use them.

Easy acts of kindness are virtually all the time well-received!

Okay, okay, feedback under, please!

5. The Quickest journey to New York.

On Tuesday I did a fast in a single day journey to New York, flying out and in the following day. I used to be on Amazon Reside for the launch of Gingerbread Smash. Whereas I used to be there I shared how I create my vacation tables and how you can use candles inside your house. It was a lot enjoyable!

And now I’m already again within the metropolis, this time for a barely longer keep!

In case you missed the Amazon Reside, you may watch the full clip right here.

(a heat and comfortable welcome)

(each evening – I’m spiritual about skincare)

(legs as much as scale back irritation – will increase circulation and helps with rest)

(motion each morning)

Amazon Reside prep

(Amazon had such a pleasant show of the candles and books)

(the cutest Halloween evening late-night snack on the resort)

(cozy New York)

6. Thanksgiving Tip of the Week.

Tip: Suppose About Your Menu

A number of issues to contemplate when creating your 2023 Thanksgiving Menu. How a lot oven area do you’ve, how many individuals are you serving, and does anybody have any dietary restrictions?

Relying on what number of leftovers you’d like, plan on anyplace from a pound to a pound and a half per particular person. If everyone seems to be heading out the door on the finish of the day, I might go nearer to a pound per particular person. In case your company are staying by means of the weekend, go for a pound and a half. Bone-in breasts are a pleasant possibility in the event you don’t wish to cook dinner a couple of turkey. Take into account, that in the event you’ve obtained plenty of sides, company will most likely eat much less turkey.

Write down all the pieces you want, who could also be bringing dishes, and so on. Tack the checklist in your fridge just a few weeks earlier than to remain organized.