Happy Friday, ladies! Can you believe it’s October?! Where has this year disappeared to? It’s time to pull out the pumpkins, scarecrows and a ghost or goblin or two. When the seasons change I love to seasonally decorate. Whenever I think back on my childhood I’m grateful for a mom that always made the holidays feel special. She had a knack for creating memories where memories might not have been just by decorating for the occasion. She celebrated and commemorated our lives through decor. It’s an act of complete love! And the nut didn’t fall far from the tree. I’m always chomping at the bit to Celebrate the arrival of October by setting the scene. Recently, I shared a post about my fall front porch decor. Now that October has arrived it’s time to switch things up again with the addition of skeletons and spooky decor! Decorating for the holidays changes things and brings a new energy into your home instead of feeling stagnant and ho-hum. Change is good for the soul and helps us be more present mentally. Living life intentionally and creating memories is so important! That’s how we age with grace, strength, and beauty.
Since it’s Friday, y’all know Kelly has stopped by to dish up a delicious recipe. Today, it’s a Havarti Pear and Coppa Sandwich that’s certain to please! And I’m whipping up a Lakeside Rye Cocktail that Kelly and AJ were treated to on their last visit to the Ritz Carlton. It’s yummy!
Oscar is on hand for his weekly gig and I’m certain he had his eye on these sammies. This week we even have a glimpse of Ollie who is never far from the action.
Today's outfits are fall casual
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We are making a fantastic new cocktail and a sandwich with the flavors of fall
Today’s ootd is easy breezy and starts with a pair of white denim that I wear all year round. This pair is from Mother the Hustler and I typically size up one size as they have a slim fit, especially when it comes to white denim. Navy and white is always all right and perfect for a cool fall day and I love this classic roll-neck sweater from J.Crew that’s a perennial favorite. Add a pair of white sneakers and this outfit is ready to stroll into the weekend!
Beth’s Outfit: Roll-neck Sweater | White Denim | White Sneakers
Kelly’s Outfit: Elbow Sleeve Tee | Straight Corduroy Pant | Rothy’s The Point in Desert Cat | Black Braided Belt
Beth’s Outfit: Roll-neck Sweater | White Denim | White Sneakers
Kelly’s Outfit: Elbow Sleeve Tee | Straight Corduroy Pant | Rothy’s The Point in Desert Cat | Black Braided Belt
(J.Crew)
I love it when the weather changes and it’s corduroy season! J.Crew has a great selection of colors this season for their Straight Corduroy Pants. A fun mix of colors that includes this chestnut color they are calling Golden Brandy. A very versatile color that will coordinate with a lot of my sweaters and button-ups. And because I love to mix my patterns, I went with the striped Elbow Sleeve Tee and then Rothy’s in Desert Cat.
Beth’s Outfit: Roll-neck Sweater | White Denim | White Sneakers
Kelly’s Outfit: Elbow Sleeve Tee | Straight Corduroy Pant | Rothy’s The Point in Desert Cat | Black Braided Belt
I am so excited to share this cocktail with y'all! We met the most wonderful bartender at the Ritz who was working on creating a new cocktail for the fall menu, and she tested it out on us, and we loved it! Happy to report that the restaurant management loved it too, so expect to see the Lakeside Rye Cocktail on this on the menu at Gaby's this fall!
We did make a couple of modifications, in that we didn't have the star anise garnish – which really adds something special to the cocktail. so if you make this one, be sure to add the star anise garnish along with the sprinkle of nutmeg.
Makes 2 Cocktails
2 oz. Woodford Rye Whiskey
2 oz. Balvenie 12 Scotch Whisky
1 1/2 oz. Green Tea Syrup
1 oz. Lemon Juice
1 oz. Agave Syrup
8 Drops Soy Sauce
Sprinkle of Nutmeg, for garnish
Star Anise Pod, for garnish
Add all ingredients (except garnishes) to an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Shake until very cold, then strain over ice-filled rocks glasses. Garnish with a sprinkle of nutmeg and a star anise pod
I love this simple sandwich because it's perfect for fall with the pear slices, which give this sandwich a very satisfying sweet, creamy, savory combination. The dressed arugula salad breaks up the richness and adds a tangy, peppery flavor element.
1-2 handfuls Baby Arugula
1/4 Red Onion, sliced thinly
Balsamic Vinaigrette, or Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar
Kosher Salt
Black Pepper
1 Long Baguette, halved lengthwise
6-8 oz. Havarti Cheese
6-8 oz. Coppa
1/2–1 Pear
Adjust an oven rack to the upper-middle position and turn the oven to broil.
Take a handful or two of baby arugula and toss in a bowl with thinly sliced onion and a drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette. If you don’t have balsamic vinaigrette on hand, you can do a drizzle each of olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Toss together with a sprinkle of kosher salt and black pepper. Set the salad aside.
Place the baguette halves on a sheet tray.
Slice up the havarti and lay the slices on both halves of the baguette.
Place the tray in the oven and slice up the pear. Then watch the cheese and bread so as not to burn it under the broiler. When the bread is toasty around the edges and the cheese is melted and bubbly, pull it. Turn off the oven.
Crumple each slice of coppa as you lay the slices on the cheesy bottom half of the baguette. Shingle the pear slices on top of the coppa. Top the pear slices with a handful of the dressed arugula salad and give it a sprinkle of black pepper.
Now just lay the top half of the cheesy baguette on top. Press down slightly, and that’s it!
Oscar, Ollie, Kelly, and I wish you a lovely weekend!
Beth’s Outfit: Roll-neck Sweater | White Denim | White Sneakers
Kelly’s Outfit: Elbow Sleeve Tee | Straight Corduroy Pant | Rothy’s The Point in Desert Cat | Black Braided Belt
Beth’s Outfit: Roll-neck Sweater | White Denim | White Sneakers
Kelly’s Outfit: Elbow Sleeve Tee | Straight Corduroy Pant | Rothy’s The Point in Desert Cat | Black Braided Belt
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Happy Friday to ya’ll! I must try that cocktail recipe (from the Ritz); it sounds fabulous. I’m sure the sammie is too. HI to Oscar! He’s such a good boy! And to Ollie too…you both look nice and “fall-y” 🙂
Happy Friday
T he blue of that sweater with your hair is stoning!!
Very happy blue for fall
Thank You