Regrets? No. Not all childhood dreams make you happy. And that’s ok. I regret nothing about my career choices. I don’t regret following my passion for storytelling which led me to the world of TV News. And I certainly do not regret leaving that world behind. However, it took a lot of soul searching to be okay with closing that door. There were lots of tears and many sleepless nights...
Summer is in full bloom right now, I just love it. I’m taking advantage of the colors and having fun with flowers to liven up my summer home decor. From adding fresh flowers to my kitchen table, to floral pillows on the couch, and a floral print table runners, summer is such great time to have fun with flowers. Adding flowers from the farmers market (and fake ones, too) gives...
The Mitten State has so many beautiful small towns – the Pure Michigan campaign couldn’t be more spot on. It would take many years to explore them all. My childhood summers were spent vacationing in many of Michigan’s lakeside towns. We spent weeks traveling the great lakes and inland lakes, staying at marinas along the way. However, we missed Holland, Michigan. The weekend before last, me and my best friend...
As working parents, finding a sitter for date night can be tough, but that doesn’t mean we have to cancel our dinner plans. After the baby is asleep, we like to take date night to the backyard (with the dog nearby and the baby monitor in hand, of course). Even if you don’t have kids, your backyard is the perfect entertaining spot. Create a backyard picnic for date night with your...
Who doesn’t love summer? After a long and dreary Michigan winter, there is nothing better than sunny days and warmer evenings! It’s also the perfect season to give your home a refresh with easy summer decor. From floral accents, brighter décor, and simple patio lights, freshening up your home for summer is simple and affordable. Easy Ways to Add Pops of Color When it comes to a home refresh, keep...
Summer is the best time of the year! It’s meant to be simple and fun and these easy appetizers will keep the stress-free theme going. I love to entertain year-round. However, I like to keep my warm-weather parties as stress free as possible. Start with a colorful table by adding fun dishes and fresh cut flowers. Peonies are my favorite and they’re in season – so adding flowers to your...
FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM FOR DAILY RECIPE INSPIRATION My beautiful cousin Kayla Jane is getting married! She’s an incredible soul and I couldn’t be happier for her! She is one of the best people I know. How gorgeous is she?! Her kindness radiates from her! My aunts, cousins, mom, and I had so much fun preparing the food and decorations for her bridal shower this past weekend. My aunts and...
Chances are you’ve seen me use Banza pasta here at Four Seasons of Autumn or over on my Instagram page. I’ve been cooking with it for nearly a year now. It’s chickpea pasta with twice the protein and about half the net carbs as traditional pasta. The company recently sent me a box of three different types of their pasta. I got a little extra creative with the free stuff;...
It’s not a party without a cheese board. Period. Actually it’s not a date night without a cheese board. My husband would say otherwise. That’s neither here nor there – haha. I LOVE creating cheese boards! So, naturally I have to write about How To Build an Epic Cheese Board. I’m surprised it has taken me this long! The possibilities are endless! And there is no better combination than cheese...
I love repurposing a meal and finding tasty ways to use leftovers! Remember the Classic Sunday Pot Roast I shared earlier this week? Well it was a big meal for our family of three so we had a lot of leftovers. Nothing went to waste though! I used the leftovers to create this Leftover Pot Roast Pasta Ragu. This dish is crazy good you guys! It’s a great easy weekday...
Halloween is ONLY two weeks away and I have the cutest DIY toddler Halloween costume idea for you. We are going all out on Lukas’s Halloween costume this year! It has been ready for a couple weeks now, so I thought I’d share it with you guys in case you’re still looking for ideas. It does take a little planning and effort, but it’s so worth it! I can’t take...
Are you hosting Easter this year? If so, I have an Elegant Easter Brunch Menu and Tablescape that everyone will love. I had so much fun putting this menu together! It’s incredibly elegant but so easy to pull together! A few shortcuts and minimal spending will make it a memorable gathering! A Simple Easter Tablescape Let’s start with the tablescape. I placed a simple flower arrangement in the center and...
Hello Brunch Board! How fun is this Show-Stopping Salmon Bagel Bar?! And hardly any cooking is involved! In fact, no cooking is required. I added some carb-free bagels though which is totally optional! If you’re planning a brunch gathering this will totally impress! I love all the colors on this board. Heirloom tomatoes, dill, capers, there’s so much color. I love it! I added two different types of smoked salmon;...
I LOVE a soup and salad combination. It’s the ultimate comfort meal for me – flavorful enough to satisfy yet light enough to maintain energy. Soup is my favorite thing to make, too! I had some much fun coming up with these Three Perfect Fall Soup and Salad Combinations! They’re a little bit hearty, a little bit healthy, and a whole lot of yum! Soup and Salad combinations are perfect...
Although I love fall, I desperately miss the summer flavors as it gets colder. And when it starts snowing I REALLY miss summer. Come January, there is nothing better than summer in a bottle via canned tomatoes. I have spent the last two weekends canning tomatoes so I make this Red Wine Tomato Basil Sauce all winter long. September is the BEST time for canning – the produce is perfect...
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Hello, my name is Autumn, a working mom who has a passion for being in the kitchen. I love how food brings us together, shapes who we are and helps cultivate our identity. I hope you will follow along with me through my seasons of discovery in the kitchen and find a little inspiration of your own. Cheers! xoxo
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