Monday, October 28, 2019

Fall in Love with Leaf-Colored Tableware

Food52 Staub cookware collection

The best fall tableware is obviously colored like autumn leaves—these red, yellow, and orange tablecloths, cups, plates, napkins, and serving pieces will look beautiful long after the last real leaf falls.

Fall is officially in full swing, and that means new flavors, new orders at Starbucks, and new scented candles for around the house. As we get further into the fall season, you may also find yourself hosting more parties than you normally would, what with Halloween, Thanksgiving, and maybe even a Friendsgiving or two.

Autumn EntertainingFall Dinner Parties 101If you’re hosting, you’ll definitely be focusing on preparing food and drinks—and you’re right to do so! But don’t forget that fall is the most aesthetically pleasing season, especially once the leaves have changed colors. Fall is all about warm hues like soft, deep reds, oranges, yellows, and browns, and you should capitalize on that for your next dinner party!

Follow this guide to shop for leaf-colored tableware that your dinner guests will absolutely fall for.

Linen Napkins, 4 for $39.95 at Sur la Table

Sur la Table

If you’re looking to throw a dinner party that’s more elegant than your standard paper plates and napkins, Sur la Table has beautiful linen napkins that you can buy in sets of 4. The best part is that they come in a variety of colors, so you can set your table with a mix of different shades to mimic a pile of fallen leaves. If you want to go with a true fall color scheme, I would suggest buying these napkins in “cranberry,” “honey,” “butter,” and “rust.”Buy Now

Food52 x Staub Turmeric Cookware Collection, $99-$299 on Food52 (normally $159-$359)

Food52 Staub cookware collection

Food52

If your favorite season is fall (which it definitely should be), you may be looking for a more permanent fall-themed aesthetic. You’re in luck; Food52 sells Staub cast iron cookware including rice cookers, grill pans, and cocottes. While the pieces are all super high quality, we can’t neglect the color! Everything in this collection is a beautiful orangey-yellow, totally reminiscent of leaves getting darker as we get further into the fall season. I’m telling you, this cookware will give your kitchen such a cozy ambiance.Buy Now

Related Reading: Le Creuset’s New Truffle Color Is Perfect for Fall

Grelucgo Hemstitched Polyester Table Runner, $23.99 on Amazon

orange table runner

Amazon

I’m not the biggest fan of tablecloths, but I do love table runners. I think they’re simple to maintain, more easily interchanged than a tablecloth, and they add something really sophisticated to your kitchen table (when I was in college, my roommates and I put a runner on our dorm’s kitchen table to make the space feel more homey). Grelucgo makes affordable and beautifully-stitched table runners that are available in deep cranberry red and pumpkin orange, making them the perfect complement to the fall dinners on your table.Buy Now

The Pioneer Woman’s 3-Piece Scalloped Edge Serving Bowls, $12.99 at Walmart

Pioneer Woman serving bowls

Walmart

If anyone knows her way around the kitchen, it’s the Pioneer Woman. Her serving bowls are super affordable, come in three different sizes (perfect for any-sized party), and the patterns on the bowls are really cute. If they’ve been in your cart for a while, fall is the perfect time to finally press “Confirm Purchase;” the bowls are predominantly orange, red, and golden in color, so they’ll match your fall décor perfectly.Buy Now

Harvest Plaid Tablecloth, $44.96-$59.96 at Sur la Table

fall plaid tablecloth

Sur la Table

I know I just said I prefer a runner to a tablecloth, but I know a lot of people out there would disagree with me. My grandma, for instance, used to have a different tablecloth for every season and every holiday. So if you’re anything like her, you should invest in Sur la Table’s harvest plaid tablecloth. It’s a cranberry red which, in case you haven’t noticed by now, is my personal favorite fall color (I always liked the red leaves that fell from the trees, too!). And the dark color of the tablecloth will make the colors of your food pop and look that much more appealing. If you fall in love with this tablecloth, Sur la Table also sells an apron, oven mitts, and table chargers in the same pattern. (And if you want to spend a little less, Target has a plaid tablecloth in brown and cream with yellow and rust accents for under $20.)Buy Now

Noritake Colorwave Dinnerware Collection, $6-$249.99 at Macy’s

Macy's fall tableware

Macy’s

If you’re in the market for new plates, bowls, and mugs, you may want to start at Macy’s. Their Noritake dinnerware collection is sturdy, microwave-friendly, and—you guessed it—comes in a variety of colors. I like these plates in particular because they are predominantly white, but the splash of color is very tasteful and stylish. If you’re looking to go with the “fall leaves” color scheme, I suggest buying the collection in “terra cotta” (which is more orange than your standard terracotta), “raspberry,” or “mustard.” The latter is my personal favorite in the collection because it’s a pretty shade of yellow that looks like golden leaves in the fall but would also add a beautiful pop of color to your table in the summer.Buy Now

Painted Wine Glasses, 4 for $69 on Amazon

painted fall wine glasses

Amazon

If you want your goblets to go with your fall décor, these wine glasses from Amazon are beyond perfect. Painted on the glasses are tree branches that are almost bare save for a few red, yellow, and orange leaves. The bottom of the glass is painted with all the leaves that have fallen from the tree. These are great for the fall and are all of a sudden in my Amazon cart.Buy Now

Le Creuset Mugs, $18 at Sur la Table

Le Creuset mugs

Sur la Table

Fall is the start of a long, enjoyable hot chocolate season! There is nothing I love more on a lazy day than holding a hot drink in a giant mug. When you’re serving coffee and dessert at your next fall dinner party, consider these big, beautiful mugs from Sur la Table. If it’s fall colors you want, go for the “flame” and “cerise” shades. The mugs all have an ombre look to them, so are reminiscent of a spectrum of different colored leaves in the fall.Buy Now

Better Homes & Gardens 20-Piece Gold Flatware Set, $19.99 at Walmart

metallic gold flatware

Walmart

During the fall season when your house is decorated in red, orange, and gold like the leaves outside, what could look better than gold forks, knives, and spoons? Luckily, you don’t have to spring for solid gold silverware. Walmart sells beautiful gold cutlery for only $19.99, so you don’t have to break the bank to class up your table this Thanksgiving. (Note: These are currently low in stock, but the rose gold option is also great, and there’s a similar gold 20-piece flatware set for just $10 more if you miss out and can’t wait for these to come back in stock.)Buy Now

Caiden Elegance Damask Placemats, 4 for $18.99 at Target

gold place mat

Target

Placemats are great for a number of reasons. They give your table a little extra panache, keep your tablecloth (or runner) neat, and they can be easily swapped out depending on the season. Target has a wide selection of placemats with a beautiful damask pattern. But remember, we want colors that remind us of fall leaves here, so if you’re interested in these for fall, I’d suggest “red,” “gold,” or “cranberry.”Buy Now

Zak Designs Soup Bowls, $19.80 on Amazon

fall tableware

Amazon

With fall in full swing, we’ll start to see a lot more soups. There are more vegetables in season, and fall flavors lend themselves incredibly well to thick, hearty stews that you just can’t eat until it’s chilly outside (chili and chowder included). Because you’ll want a bowl that makes you feel just as cozy as your soup, try these soup bowls from Amazon. They’re big, durable, and come in great fall colors (try “salmon,” “red,” and “hex orange”—and check out the coordinating pieces too).Buy Now

Disposable Supplies for 48, $24.99 on Amazon

disposable fall tableware

Amazon

Maybe you’re only hosting one big dinner party this season. You don’t want to buy more tableware that will just gather dust in your cabinets, but you want the décor to have that fall feel. Luckily, Amazon sells full sets of disposable tableware for every occasion. What I love about this particular set is that it goes great with the fall theme—you’ll see plates with fall leaves on them, chocolate-brown plastic cups, and burnt orange napkins. Plus, this set is enough for 48 people so, unless you’re throwing the party of the century, one should be enough!Buy Now



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Chowhound Gift Guide 2019: Best Food and Drink Advent Calendars

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While it may seem a bit early for holiday shopping, the well-prepared know that’s a year-round activity—and anyone who loves advent calendars will need to order theirs fairly soon in order to get them in time to actually count down the days til Christmas.

We’ve rounded up the best selection of 2019 advent calendars available so far, and expect to have even more to put on our wishlist as we get farther into fall.

Naturally, we focused on food and drink advent calendars—full of everything from cheese and chocolate to wine and beer (and even—no joke—pork rinds). Because in a season of festive excess, what better way to mark the days leading up to the main event than to indulge in yet another little treat?

Editor’s Note: Prices shown do not include shipping and handling.

12 Nights of Wine, $129 on Vinebox

Vinebox wine advent calendar 2019

Vinebox

This year, wine subscription service Vinebox is offering two versions of their one-off wine advent calendar: Naughty and Nice. Either way, you get 12 glasses of wine (a mix of red and white) expertly curated from around the world, all in a sleek, sophisticated package. Or you can get both boxes and get 15 percent off. Wine not?Buy Now

ALDI Wine Advent Calendar, $69.99

ALDI wine advent calendar

ALDI

If you’re near an ALDI, they’re also bringing back their popular wine advent calendar this year! It features a mix of red, white, and bubbly in 24 mini bottles. Grab it while you’re stocking up on our favorite November ALDI finds (and look out for several other advent calendars in store too, including ones for beer, chocolate, cheese, and dog treats—you can pretty much check off everyone on your list). You can find them in stores starting November 6, but there’s a limit of two (for alcohol) or three (for cheese) per person. Once they’re sold out, that’s it.See More

Bonne Maman Preserves Advent Calendar, $34.99 at World Market

Bonne Maman advent calendar 2019

World Market

With 24 adorably petite jars of different limited-edition jams and jellies (plus honey), all of which are free of high fructose corn syrup and totally all-natural, this is perfect for any toast lover on your list (or, you know, yourself). There’s a mix of both new and classic flavors, including purple fig and cinnamon, blueberry-blackcurrant, pear and mirabelle plum, strawberry-verbena, raspberry-lychee, and even grapefruit-dragonfruit. This sold out fast last year, so get it while you can!Buy Now

Cheese Advent Calendar, $20 at Target (and other locations)

cheese advent calendar

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Savory advent calendars are fairly rare, but this one would be special even if they weren’t—because it’s full of five varieties of fine cheese (like smoky Applewood British cheddar and creamy Ilchester Wensleydale, studded with sweet-tart cranberries), all suitable for vegetarians. In the U.S., it will once more be available at select Target stores, as well as Supervalu, Sprouts, Schnucks, Meijer, Jewel, Lidl, and Publix locations, starting in November. If you can’t find one near you, no need to cancel Christmas! Just buy your own reusable advent calendar and put whatever cheeses you want inside it (and be sure to keep it in the fridge).See More

What On Earth LED-Lighted Santa's Workshop 24-Day Wooden Advent Calendar, $69.99

This darling wooden advent calendar lights up thanks to two AA batteries, and is sure to become a cherished heirloom, whether you put cheese in it or not.
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12 Days of Christmas Gift Tower, $79.99 at Harry & David

Harry and David 12 Days of Christmas gift tower

Harry and David

This delightful wooden gift box looks like a stack of presents and each of the 12 drawers contains a different treat, like Moose Munch, chocolate-covered cherries, truffles, mints, and malt balls. Even once the confections are gone, the box itself can be reused for years to come.Buy Now

12 Days of Moose Munch, $34.99 at Harry and David

Harry and David Moose Munch advent calendar

Harry and David

If all you care about is the Moose Munch (and who could blame you?), this merry, wreath-bedecked advent calendar contains a dozen different flavors of the sweet gourmet popcorn mix, including dark chocolate salted caramel, white chocolate Cinnabon, dark chocolate peppermint bark, and mint chocolate with candy trees.Buy Now

Sugarfina Advent Calendar, $48 at Sugarfina [sold out online]

Sugarfina advent calendar 2019 candy advent calendar

Sugarfina

The 2019 Sugarfina advent calendar is already sold out online, but you can check back to see when it’ll be available at retail locations. It features 24 different candies (four pieces of each), from apple frogs and pink flamingos to gingerbread cookie bites and edible Christmas trees, and is perfect for the person with a sweet tooth in your life who’s tired of the usual chocolate (if such people actually exist).Buy Now

24 Days of Vegan Candy, $39 at Squish

If you have a vegan candy lover, this Canadian company ships an advent calendar filled with vegan gummies.
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Charbonnel et Walker Paper Theater Collection Advent Calendar, $75 at Nordstrom’s

fancy chocolate advent calendar

Nordstrom’s

Open the double doors of this theater-inspired advent calendar to reveal a grand assortment of rich truffles and bonbons from the English chocolatier Charbonnel et Walker, known for their couverture dark chocolate since 1875.Buy Now

Milk Chocolate Advent Calendar, $16.95 at Williams-Sonoma

Williams-Sonoma chocolate advent calendar

Williams-Sonoma

At a much gentler price point, this cute-as-a-button snowman-bedecked advent calendar is filled with classic milk chocolates in festive foil wrappers.Buy Now

Godiva Advent Calendar, $29.95 at Macy’s

Godiva advent calendar 2019

Macy’s

For a mid-priced option, you can’t go wrong with Godiva. Everyone knows it, everyone loves it, and it’s packed into a charmingly illustrated advent calendar that’ll make you smile even before you open any of the little windows to retrieve a piece of creamy chocolate.Buy Now

Vegan Chocolate Advent Calendar, $14.95 at No Whey! Foods

No Why vegan advent calendar

No Whey

Clearly, chocolate advent calendars are the most prevalent example of the edible form, but sadly, most aren’t an option for vegans. Well, this one is—and it’s also gluten-free and allergy-friendly! It contains vegan chocolates with different holiday designs on each.Buy Now

24 Days of Tea, $40 at David’s Tea

David's Tea advent calendar

David’s Tea

Tea lovers, look no further. In this advent calendar, you get 24 different teas (from bestselling blends and throwback favorites to web exclusives and sneak peeks of new varieties), and you get two servings of each one, so you can share a sip with someone you love (or just double up your own cup).Buy Now

Yawn Coffee Advent Calendar, $30.77 on Etsy

coffee advent calendar

Yawn Coffee/Etsy

If you or your lucky gift recipient prefers java to tea, this compact package holds 24 different craft coffees (ground or whole bean) to jolt you into a jolly mood.Buy Now

2019 Spirits Advent Calendar, $59 at Heritage Distilling Co.

2019 alcohol advent calendar

Heritage Distilling Co.

For those who like good cheer in stronger liquid form, this calendar conceals a variety of bourbons (including a brown sugar bourbon), rye whiskey, gin, and a few flavored vodkas (lavender, huckleberry, and blood orange). Due to state laws, they can’t ship to several places, but check their list; you might be in luck.Buy Now

DIY Booze Advent Calendar, $19.99 on Amazon

If you're in a state where the above calendar can't be shipped, consider buying one of these and adding your own mini bottles (and maybe some cocktail snacks and accessories) to the empty spaces inside.
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The 25 Sauces of Christmas Hot Sauce Advent Calendar, $79.95 on Amazon

hot sauce advent calendar

Amazon

Have a hot-head in your life? Or maybe that’s you? Then this advent calendar packed with 25 different mini bottles of hot sauce is likely to kindle a warm glow of happiness (and capsaicin).Buy Now

Gourmet Popcorn Advent Calendar, $31.86 at Joe & Seph’s

gourmet popcorn advent calendar

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This charming advent calendar’s snowy Victorian storefront conceals 12 different flavors of popcorn (including salted caramel, toffee apple and cinnamon, banoffee pie, raspberry cheesecake, double chocolate, and cookies and cream)—none of which contain artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives, and all of which are suitable for vegetarians. It comes from the UK, but they ship to the U.S. and Canada.Buy Now

The Snaffling Pig Pork Crackling Advent Calendar, $22.09 at British Corner Shop

2019 pork crackling advent calendar

British Corner Shop

If your cravings are more carnivorous, check out this amazing pork crackling advent calendar, which is filled with 24 mini bags of crunchy pig skin snacks in six different flavors (Pigs in Blankets, Low & Slow BBQ, Maple, Black Pepper, Salt ‘N’ Vinegar, and Perfectly Salted).Buy Now

DIY (or BYOB) Beer Advent Calendar, $29.99 on Etsy

beer advent calendar

Craft Advent Box/Etsy

If you have a Costco near you, they’re selling a German beer advent calendar at many of their stores for $60 (as they did in 2018). Not an option? Order a cheery DIY beer advent calendar box on Etsy, then fill it with your own hand-picked bottles and cans. Or, get crafty and build your own beer advent calendar from scratch! You’ve got plenty of time if you start now.Buy Now

ALDI Beer Advent Calendar, $49.99

ALDI beer advent calendar

ALDI

If you want a ready-made option and are near an ALDI, you can pick up a beer advent calendar starting November 6 (limit two per customer). They contain 24 11.2-ounce bottles of “a variety of imported beer including six core range selections, two ALDI Finds and seven exclusive varieties.” They pair perfectly with the ALDI cheese advent calendar (and so does the ALDI wine advent calendar for that matter)…See More

Bosco & Roxy’s Bark the Halls Dog Treat Advent Calendar, $24.99 at World Market

World Market dog treat advent calendar

World Market

There’s no reason to leave your best four-legged friend out of the advent calendar tradition either; this dog treat advent calendar hides 24 handmade applesauce and peanut dog biscuits to delight your fur-child this holiday season. And if you want to lavish them with even more affection, get them a pet food delivery subscription for Christmas. Because even dogs don’t want another sweater. Not to be outdone, Trader Joe’s will be selling advent calendars for cats.Buy Now

DreamBone Rawhide Free Dog Chew Advent Calendar, $14.99 on Amazon

dog chew advent calendar

Amazon

If your pup prefers chewier treats, this calendar is filled with three different types of rawhide-free chews that are easy to digest and sure to delight, made with real chicken and sweet potatoes. It’s currently sold out, but you can still order now to get it shipped as soon as it’s back in stock.Buy Now

For more great gift ideas, see our Gourmet Food and Drink Gift Guide, and our Best Kitchen Gadgets, Tools, and Appliances Gift Guide.



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Italian Wedding Soup

This comforting and classic Italian soup is made with pork and beef meatballs, greens, and tiny pasta. It's ready in about an hour from start to finish, great for a weeknight meal!

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How (and Why) to Incorporate Apple Cider Vinegar Into Your Diet

apple cider vinegar

If you’re looking for an affordable miracle product that can reportedly detoxify your digestive system, reduce acid reflux and high blood pressure, support weight loss, whiten your teeth, and even brighten your skin, it’s time to hop on the apple cider vinegar bandwagon.

The health benefits of drinking raw, organic apple cider vinegar (known as ACV) come from its natural doses of potassium, magnesium, probiotics, complex enzymes, and acetic acid, which acts as an antibiotic for “bad” bacteria while fostering the growth of “good” bacteria for skin and digestion. People across the country swear by the benefits of drinking ACV, particularly from the brand Bragg, on a daily basis.

Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar, $10.96 on Amazon

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The only downside? Drinking straight up vinegar isn’t exactly enjoyable. But if you follow these simple tricks to incorporate it into your diet, you can reap the benefits of ACV without gagging at the taste.

1. Mix It with Juice

apple lemon ginger juice recipe

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The easiest and most popular way to get your daily dose of ACV is to mix one or two tablespoons of it with fresh juice in the morning. Orange, grapefruit, and cranberry juice work well, but definitely avoid any juice cocktail or brands with added sugar. It would mix well with this Apple-Lemon-Ginger Juice recipe or this Tangy Greens and Apple Juice recipe, but also blend seamlessly into this Roots Juice recipe.  You can also add a splash of sparkling water to any of the above.

2. Add It to Tea with Honey

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Another easy way to down ACV is to add it to your morning tea. Try adding one tablespoon to a cup of hot green or oolong tea, and don’t forget to add honey to help it go down smooth.

Bee Local Honey, $11.32 on Amazon

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3. Try Dr. Axe’s Detox Drink

One of the most popular recipes for ACV online is for this super-healthy drink from Dr. Axe. It contains ACV, lemon juice, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper, which can help you lose body fat and boost energy. He recommends drinking it three times daily 20 minutes before meals, but in my expert opinion once a day is enough.

4. Make a Salad Dressing

butter lettuce salad with pumpkin seeds

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Replacing the red wine vinegar or balsamic vinegar in your salad dressing is an easy way to sneak ACV into your daily meals. Try a salad dressing with some honey and a little mustard to mask the harsher vinegar taste, like this one. Add it to salads (obviously), roasted veggies, grilled chicken, or your favorite grain bowl.

Related Reading: These Are the 7 Healthiest Greens You Can Eat

5. Make Homemade Ketchup

This healthy ketchup recipe is an unexpected and easy way to replace something processed in your diet with something extremely healthy. All you need is ACV, tomato paste, onion powder/oregano, maple syrup, and salt. And beyond homemade ketchup, you can add a splash of ACV to any tomato sauce or salsa for a healthy, vinegary kick.

6. Make a Marinade

Easy Balsamic Rosemary Grilled Chicken recipe

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Marinating your meat, or even veggies, with a slightly acidic mixture (like you get from vinegar) will help tenderize your dish and lock in moisture. Try this Roast Chicken with Vegetables recipe, which uses ACV and herbs to create marinade magic.

Related Reading: The Best Marinades for BBQ Season, According to Chefs

7. Be Brave and Take a Shot

Sometimes, there’s just no time for games. Mix one tablespoon of ACV with two tablespoons of water, plug your nose, shoot it back, and don’t forget a chaser. Honestly, this is my favorite way to drink ACV—it makes your stomach feel like it’s on fire for a few minutes, but it’s the easiest method. However, never shoot ACV completely straight without water. If you don’t dilute it, it could damage your tooth enamel and cause stomach aches. To make it more palatable, you can also try making it taste like pie.



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