latest fall features for Country Sampler

Apple Walnut Brownies

The arrival of autumn ushers in the coziest season of all. The time of year when apples ripen and pumpkin spices are everywhere is absolutely my favorite season.

That’s why I’m so excited to share with you today a few of my recipes and projects that are currently featured in magazines.

The first is a recipe for the most decadent "Apple Walnut Brownies". This recipe was given to me by my good friend Sharon who’s happy to share it with Country Sampler.

I can’t give away the recipe just yet, so you’ll have to check out the latest issue of their Autumn Decorating magazine to get the details.

What I can tell you is that they’re sort of a “blondie” with freshly chopped apples, walnuts and chocolate chips! I’ve never had anything quite like these!

In this same issue, they’ll be sharing my Thanksgiving table setting from a few years back. The simplicity of the twin feathers and “Be Thankful” charms set on ivory Wedgwood has become a classic on pinterest.

This Country Sampler Autumn Decorating issue will be out the first week of September but you can take peek at it here.

French Potato Watercress Soup

A creamy and luscious Potato Watercress Soup is a staple in most Parisian bistros and this easy recipe is now featured in the newest issue of Country Sampler Farmhouse Style, now available.

As before, I can't divulge the recipe, but I can say it's one of the easiest soups I've ever made and only requires four ingredients, tree of which you may already have in your kitchen!

Also included in this issue is this easy DIY for a twig wreath adorned with apples. So cute at the front door or even in the kitchen, this project won’t take more than 30 minutes to complete!

I currently finished four projects that’ll be included in Country Sampler Farmhouse Style’s Spring issue. I’m not much of a crafty person any more, but I have to say I did make three amazing (and easy) projects for them, and it was a lot of fun!

Two of those décor crafts are for Easter, and I can’t wait for you to see them! The fourth collaboration was a rhubarb recipe. I’ll share lots of details with you in the new year!  

ciao! fabiana

(Tablecloth shown in soup and brownie photo is 

Felicity's Flowers by April Cornell.)