Hasselback Apples (& Friday Links on a Monday)

We’re easing back into our routine after an extended weekend spent camping on the coast, in Big Sur.

So, while the camera downloads, I thought I’d catch up on things with some links of note…

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Couple Costumes for Halloween

As I said last year, I fear the days of whole family-themed costumes may be behind us. There was a brief time this summer when Skyler declared she wanted to be a mermaid, and Aron and I planned to join her as King Triton (him) and Sebastian (me), but by the time October came around she’d rolled through multiple new ideas. This year, Aron and I are once again on our own.

Anyone else in the same boat? Here are some very clever costumes for couples to help you get inspired, along with a few more from our collection…

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In Season: Autumn Harvest Salad

The selection at our local farmer’s market is confirming that autumn has arrived: piles of romanesco and swiss chard have replaced the stacks of berries and corn, the pomegranates and persimmons are making their first appearance, and root vegetables are showing up in abundance—conveniently, just in time for turning the oven on again.

I wanted to make a dish that would bring all of these flavors together—the sweet of persimmons, the bitter of fresh greens, and the tart of pomegranate seeds, along with the smoky, caramelized flavors of roasted vegetables—and still look pretty in the process. In fact, it could show up on a holiday table, in all of its seasonal glory, and fit right in.

Find the recipe below… 

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