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Bring the Feeling of Fall Inside with These Easy Decor Tips

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Jordan Snowden
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As the sizzling summer temperatures start to cool and crisper, cozier weather sets in, you may want to embody the feeling of warmth and coziness in your home by adding a few fall decor updates to reflect the current season. TABLE Magazine spoke with Laura Bonucchi, principal designer and owner of Pittsburgh’s DTSH Interiors, for a few tips and tricks on bringing that fall feeling indoors. 

When creating a vignette of seasonal decor, I always opt for items that have impact and will make a statement. For me, this means fewer larger-scale items placed in a prominent location. I.e., less is more. I prefer this approach to many small decorative knick-knacks. 

Here are some key areas of the home I like to focus on, sure to have the most impact.

Bring the Feeling of Fall Inside Your Home with These Easy Decor Tips

Entryway

A white door with a leaf wreath is surrounded by fall decor like pumpkins

Roxanne’s Dried Flowers in the Strip District creates gorgeous, high-quality wreaths and florals.

Your foyer sets the tone for the rest of the home, and so does your front door!

Add a large seasonal decorative wreath to your front door featuring the colors of fall: burnt oranges, yellows, browns, and reds. Accent the surrounding area with larger-scale lanterns. I like to opt for LED candles to create ambiance in the evening.

Go one step further by adding a seasonal doormat, and possibly some natural items from the local market: pumpkins or gourds.

Living Room

A living room space with a black chair holding a plaid pillow. I

Hot Haute Hot in the Strip District showcases some moody and exotic homewares.

The easiest way to make your living room feel cozier and more autumnal is to switch out the pillows on the sofa.

One space-saving trick I employ year-round: having one set of the same size pillow forms/inserts. My decor/storage hack: having multiple pillow covers in these exact sizes, to fit the same set of pillow forms. Instead of storing multiple pillows, I have one compact box of seasonal pillow covers. They fold and tuck away nicely. It’s easy to switch things up!

Dining Room

Two white hands hold wooden vases

Other areas to focus on here are the coffee table and fireplace mantel. I love to use items of varied heights and shapes, such as sculptural vases and candle holders, like the above made by local artist Hanna Dausch.

A cool shaped vase with feathery leaves, fall home decor

Gather, Sewickley has an incredible selection of tableware and vases.

In the dining room, I love to have a seasonal centerpiece on the table. Use large textured vases with natural branches and seasonal faux florals. 

Bedrooms

For bedrooms, you can use a similar approach to that of the living room.

Make sure to add extra blankets that are thick and warm, accent pillows, and even seasonal artwork, to tie everything together.

Seasonal Scents

Pittsburgh Candle Co. in the North Shore presents a delicious assortment of fall-themed, hand-poured, soy wax scented candles.

PGH Candle in the North Shore presents a delicious assortment of fall-themed, hand-poured, soy wax-scented candles.

Throughout the house, I love to include some seasonal scents. This helps to reinforce all the physical decorations used, and to create a warm, inviting atmosphere. Try to incorporate diffusers and scented candles featuring cinnamon, apple cider, or pumpkin spice.

Colors, Fabrics, and Natural Elements

Richly colored velvet pillows, perfect for fall, at Pittsburgh Custom Furniture in The Strip District.- Fall home decor ideas

Richly colored velvet pillows, perfect for fall, at Pittsburgh Custom Furniture in The Strip District.

When it comes to seasonal decor, it’s important to keep things simple.

Focus on using earthy tones, burnt orange, and ochre yellow to infuse fall into your home’s decor. Rich textures like velvet, corduroy, and fur can further help to inject texture and warmth into the home. These materials are great for decorative pillows and blankets.

Pumpkin spice scented Potpourri at Roxanne’s Dried Flowers.

Pumpkin spice-scented Potpourri at Roxanne’s Dried Flowers.

With this vibrant palette of richly colored changing leaves and scents, all while adding natural elements from the farmers’ market, you are sure to create a true representation of the season’s harvest.

Additionally, appealing to the sense of smell creates a delicious anticipation of the best of the fall season; steaming warm soups, football Sundays, and holiday gatherings with loved ones…  all soon to come. 

By using these seasonal decor tips, you are sure to set a cozy vibe for the season!

Story by Laura Bonucchi

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Happy Christmas Boozy Root Beer Float

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Star Laliberte
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Two boozy root beer floats I frosted mugs overflowing with frothy root beer on a snowy surface with colorful Christmas ornaments and greenery.

When you’re scrolling through listings of annual holiday specials to watch, surely the classic favorite A Charlie Brown Christmas will come to mind. Remember when Charlie Brown confessed to Lucy that he just didn’t feel right about Christmas? The beloved character was feeling depressed about what the season had turned into. Before you find yourself feeling the same way, set aside time to stream this seasonal favorite with our Happy Christmas Boozy Root Beer Float, inspired by the time-honored cartoon, in hand. It’s a wintry spin on a spiked float with a hint of minty flavor.

Modifications for Your Boozy Root Beer Float

If you want, you can modify the recipe for kids or non-drinkers in your life by eliminating the alcohol and adding a 2 tsp of 1883 Maison Routin Peppermint Syrup. If you’re not a fan of Grey Goose, some other liquors you can try are bourbon and rum, which fortify the flavor of the root beer. Kahlua or other coffee liqueur can also pair nicely with root beer. 

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Happy Christmas Boozy Root Beer Float

  • Author: Star Laliberte
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Instructions

  1. Place 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream in a frosted mug.
  2. Fill halfway with root beer.
  3. Pour vodka and creme de menthe over the ice cream.
  4. Top off with root beer.

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Pie Recipes for Your Next Family Gathering

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Jordan Snowden
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An aerial view of a sweet potato pie.

From savory to sweet, whether you’re in the mood for a classic apple pie or something a little more unique, stand out at your next family gathering by bringing one of the following pie recipes.

Pie Recipes for Your Next Family Gathering

Gingered Peach and Blackberry Pie

Gingered Peach and Blackberry Pie served in a glass plate with different-colored flowers in a glass on the side

Farm-fresh peaches make a fantastic addition to this gingery, blackberry, and peach pie recipe, but feel free to use whatever stone fruits are currently in season near you.

Tomato Pie

An aerial shot of a colorful tomato pie sitting on a white plate. It's garnished with basil. Tomato Pie Recipe

Tomato pie is a savory and delicious dish that’s a favorite among many. With its simple instructions and easy-to-find ingredients — fresh tomatoes, basil, and a flaky crust — this recipe from Chef Jackie Page is an easy switch up to your usual routine (and is sure to impress)! Plus, a savory pie will ensure that you’re in a category of your own at the buffet table.

Whole Grain, Gluten-Free Mixed Berry Pie

A homemade gluten-free blueberry pie surrounded by flowers. On the crust is a picture of a house.

This recipe yields enough pie crust for a 9-inch pie with a full top crust, or a 10-12 -inch pie with a decorative top crust. You don’t have to carve your dream house into the crust to make this pie, but I do hope you use this recipe to thank someone special in your life.

Chocolate Mint Pie

An aerial view of Chocolate Mint Pie with a side of whipped mint cream. Chocolate Mint Pie Recipe

A delicious, silky, chocolate mousse pie topped with mint whipped cream sure to awaken the senses.

Raspberry Glaze Pie

Raspberry Glaze Pie on two different plates along with flowers in a glass of water and a sandwich in a small plate

Raspberry Jell-O makes Sand Hill Pie’s fruit pie a breeze. This recipe was simply labeled “Elby’s Pie” and was contributed by a great-aunt. Elby’s was the restaurant known regionally as Eat’n Park, as famous for their strawberry pie as they were for their Big Boy.

Dutch Apple Pie

A slice of Dutch Apple Pie sits on a white plate. Dutch Apple Pie recipe

Apple pie is such a classic cold-weather favorite — but this one is a bit of a twist on the traditional. The addition of sour cream to the apple filling makes it creamy. Then, it also adds a tangy flavor that offsets the sweetness perfectly.

Chocolate Pretzel Pie

A chocolate pretzel pie on a white background

This is a sweet, potluck or picnic-ready interpretation of a classic pie using everybody’s favorite snack, pretzels. Your family will be wowed at the ingenuity (and goodness) of this chocolate pretzel pie!

Sweet Potato Pie

An aerial view of a sweet potato pie.

Finish your feast with the best version of this traditional dessert. Chef Jackie Page‘s sweet potato pie recipe is an excellent choice all year round.

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Cranberry Kombucha Apple Cider Rum Punch

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Justin Matase
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Cranberry Kombucha Apple Cider Rum Punch

A splendid winter sunset gifts us with a dose of color to liven up the somewhat gray tapestry of our dimmest season. This fruity punch does the same work with layers of color and fresh, lively flavors. Plus… kombucha, so it must be healthy too? Garnished with fresh cranberries and a bit of thyme, this punch sparks up the brunch menu or the cocktail tray with equal verve.

How to Pick the Right Apple Cider for Your Rum Punch

When choosing apple cider for your rum punch, prioritize a balanced, slightly tart cider with a good natural sweetness. You don’t want any extra preservatives or flavoring in there. Also, look for options labeled as “unfiltered” or “fresh-pressed” for richer flavor, and avoid overly sweet ciders that might overpower the other ingredients. The best rum to pair with apple is typically spiced rum or dark rum, like Kingfly Bliss Spiced Rum. Their stronger flavor profiles will form the backbone of a successful cocktail.
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Cranberry Kombucha Apple Cider Rum Punch

Cranberry Kombucha Apple Cider Rum Punch

  • Author: Justin Matase
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Description

Kombucha makes this cocktail a little healthier.

Ingredients

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  • 4 oz spiced apple cider (local and fresh is best)
  • 3 oz spiced rum
  • 1 oz lemon juice
  • 1 oz thyme simple syrup
  • 2 oz of cranberry kombucha
  • 4 thyme sprigs
  • Fresh cranberries

Instructions

  1. Combine cider, rum, lemon, and simple syrup together and shake. Pour over ice in a highball glass.
  2. Slowly pour cranberry kombucha as a floater and garnish with fresh thyme and cranberries.
  3. Serve your Cranberry Kombucha Apple Cider Rum Punch immediately.

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How to Naturally Settle an Upset Stomach on Election Day

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Kylie Thomas
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With an upcoming election, increasing world tensions, weather disasters, and all the events happening in your own life, you would probably gladly accept a natural remedy to settle your stomach. While some stomach and nausea problems can run deeper (in which case you should seek medical advice), many issues stem from stress due to a central nervous system connection between the brain and digestive tract. This, along with many other elements of your daily lifestyle such as your diet, can cause symptoms of bloating, cramping, nausea, digestive issues, or some pain. Thankfully, you don’t have to let these symptoms overwhelm your life, there are natural stomach aids that can soothe your problems. 

Please note, none of these aids are a serious, medical cure to upset stomachs, rather they may cause temporary relief. If you continue to experience symptoms or have concerns about your digestive tract you should make an appointment with your doctor. 

How to Naturally Settle an Upset Stomach on Election Day

Ginger

There’s a reason doctors tell you to drink ginger ale when you have the flu and it’s not necessarily for carbonation (though it is an added bonus). Ginger is great as an anti‐inflammatory, antioxidant, antitumor, antiulcer, and even has been tested in clinical trials for nausea. To ingest ginger you can grate it and make it into a tea with honey and lemon, take it in a tincture, capsule, or powder form, or find it in probiotic drinks. 

The BRAT Diet

Bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast are the key foods for a bland, BRAT Diet that’s easy on your stomach but still gets you the nutrients you need. Other mild foods that you can include in this diet are anything with saltines, different types of oatmeal, or boiled potatoes. The key is to avoid anything spicy, sugary, high in fat, containing dairy, or with citrus. 

Hydration

Especially if you’re vomiting, keeping hydrated can be the difference between feeling better and feeling worse. You should aim to drink between eight and 10 cups of water a day but that amount can vary depending on other health factors. Any drinks with electrolytes are another great option though you should avoid ones with a higher sugar content as this can worsen stomach problems. 

Peppermint Oil

Sometimes the oldest methods are the best and peppermint oil has been used as a health remedy for a long time. It’s important to note this method should be used sparingly as excess use can cause further issues. But, whenever symptoms are really bad, try adding peppermint oil to your tea or take peppermint oil capsules. 

Heat

A hot bath, shower, heating pad, or even hot cup of tea may bring you some much needed relief. Relax your muscles, by kicking back your feet with a heating pad for 15 to 20 minutes a session or in a luxurious bath with candles. The most important part to using heat is to try to calm yourself at the same time with a comfort movie or favorite activity. The combination of heat and deep breathing should put you at ease. 

Baking Soda

Out of Tums or antacids? Make your own homemade remedy by combining baking soda and water. Baking soda is actually the main ingredient in over-the-counter antacids to neutralize stomach acid. Just a teaspoon is all you need in your glass of water but it should only be used occasionally and not as a permanent solution. If you want to add a little extra immunity to your mixture you can pour in a little lemon juice to limit acid production. 

Try Eating Fermented Foods

Getting pickles as a prescription may be one of the best bits of food advice out there. Fermented foods can help your digestive health by making foods easier to digest, restoring the balance of healthy bacteria in your gut, and lessening the severity of symptoms such as cramping and constipation. Some food you can look to add to your diet include yogurt, cottage cheese, fermented veggies, sauerkraut, kimchi, and kombucha.

Story by Kylie Thomas / Photo Courtesy of Dominik Martin

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Egg Tart

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Abdul Rafay
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Various silver trays of dumplings sit in front of a tray of egg tarts.
These Egg Tarts sit in the back with their bright yellow custard.

Few desserts are as timeless and comforting as the egg tart. With its flaky pastry shell and silky custard filling, this classic treat is loved around the world, from Chinese bakeries to European cafés. Using store-bought puff pastry makes this version quick and approachable, while the custard—made with eggs, evaporated milk, sugar, and vanilla—bakes into a smooth, lightly sweet filling that pairs perfectly with the crisp crust.

Roger Li’s Egg Tart Recipe

This easy egg tart recipe is simple enough for beginners yet elegant enough to serve at gatherings. The puff pastry provides a buttery, golden base without the need for complicated dough-making, and the custard comes together in minutes with just a handful of pantry staples. In less than half an hour, you’ll have warm, golden tarts that taste like they came straight from a bakery.

Perfect for dessert, afternoon tea, or even a sweet breakfast, these homemade egg tarts are a versatile treat that never goes out of style. Serve them fresh from the oven, and watch them disappear fast.

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Egg Tart

  • Author: Roger Li
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Description

These delicate pastries feature a flaky puff pastry shell filled with a silky, lightly sweetened egg custard. Smooth, creamy, and golden, they’re a classic dim sum treat that’s both comforting and elegant.

Ingredients

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  • 1 puff pastry, store-bought
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 2 cups hot water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

  1. Take store-bought puff pastry crust and cut to fill mini tart tins.
  2. Parbake the shells according to package directions. While shells bake, mix ingredients.
  3. Fill up the tins with the egg mixture then bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees.

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Taro Dumplings and Sauce

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Abdul Rafay
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A variety of dumplings placed in round silver pans fill up a large dining table.

Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, taro dumplings are a classic snack that’s both comforting and full of flavor. Made with mashed taro, wheat starch, and a touch of butter or lard, the dough fries up into golden bites that resemble croquettes. The result is a dumpling that’s light, crisp, and perfect for dipping into a bold, savory sauce.

Roger Li’s Taro Dumplings and Sauce

What makes this recipe stand out is the pairing with a homemade dumpling sauce. Simmered with ginger, garlic, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, and rice vinegar, the sauce is tangy, aromatic, and just the right balance of sweet and savory. It’s the kind of dipping sauce that elevates every bite and can be used with other dumplings or appetizers too.

These fried taro dumplings are simple to prepare and make a great addition to any meal or party spread. Serve them hot with the sauce on the side, and you’ll have a dish that’s crunchy, flavorful, and sure to be a crowd favorite.

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Taro Dumplings and Sauce

  • Author: Roger Li
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Description

These crispy taro dumplings are made from a savory taro‑based dough, fried until golden and croquette‑like, then paired with a fragrant dipping sauce of ginger, garlic, soy, Shaoxing wine, vinegar, and sugar. 

Ingredients

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  • 500 g taro mash
  • 100 g wheat starch
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 110 g butter or lard
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp sugar

Dumpling Sauce:

  • 2 cups ginger
  • 1 cup garlic
  • 2 cups Shaoxing wine
  • 2 qt low soy sauce
  • 2 qt water
  • 2 qt sugar
  • 3 qt rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup MSG

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients together (the consistency should be like dough).
  2. Take spoonfuls of the dough and fry in oil, until the dumpling looks similar to a croquette.
  3. Dip in dumpling sauce and enjoy!

Dumpling Sauce:

  1. Mix all ingredients together, and then simmer for 15 minutes on low heat.
  2. Enjoy with your favorite dumplings.

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Steamed Ribs

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Abdul Rafay
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Steamed pork ribs with black beans are a classic Cantonese dish, often found on dim sum carts and family dinner tables alike. Tender, juicy riblets are marinated with Shaoxing wine, ginger, and fermented black beans, then steamed until hot and bubbling. The result is a dish that’s full of flavor yet surprisingly light, making it a favorite comfort food across Chinese kitchens.

Roger Li’s Steamed Ribs

This recipe keeps things simple while staying true to tradition. The combination of savory black beans, aromatic ginger, and a touch of shallot oil creates a rich sauce that clings to every piece of rib. Steaming the pork keeps the meat moist and tender, while the cornstarch helps lock in flavor and give the dish its signature silky texture.

Perfect as part of a larger meal or served on its own with steamed rice, these Chinese-style steamed ribs are quick to prepare and deeply satisfying. With just a handful of ingredients and 20 minutes of steaming, you can bring the flavors of Cantonese cooking into your own kitchen.

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Steamed Ribs

  • Author: Roger Li
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Description

Tender pork riblets are marinated with black beans, Shaoxing wine, ginger, and spices, then steamed until bubbling and flavorful. A classic dim sum favorite, these ribs are rich, savory, and perfect for sharing.

Ingredients

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  • 3 lb pork riblets, washed and rinsed
  • 2 tbsp black beans, washed and rinsed
  • 4 tbsp Shaoxing wine
  • 3 tbsp cornstartch
  • 1 tbsp ginger, minced
  • 2 tbsp ginger, minced
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • ½ tsp white pepper
  • 2 tsp MSG
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp shallot oil

Instructions

  1. Mix all ingredients together and steam in a steamer for 20 minutes, until hot and bubbly.

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Holiday Gifts alla Fornasetti

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Emma Riva
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Porcelain objects on a red table top, staged with other design items

It really is time to start thinking about gifts for the crazy-busy holiday season, which will be upon us sooner than we can imagine. And no one wants to be that person running around like a lunatic at the last minute. So it’s great to have amazing choices early on—so you’re not scrambling laster. (Instead, you’ll be done before everyone else!) The Italian design masters at Fornasetti have been producing exquisite items for the home since 1940. With these products, the legacy continues. So pick something up for the design-appreciating person in your life—or even just someone you really love. These items are all made with the utmost care, so they show appreciation for that person.

Holiday Gifts alla Fornasetti

The 2025 wall plate from Fornasetti on a red wall background

2025 Calendar Plate

This sunny icon is now in a 58th edition. Based on a 1950s design, the handmade porcelain plate with gold accents is sunshine and happiness, but you’ll have to hurry to get it. A limited edition of only 950 pieces are being made! This year’s is available at the store in Milan, but will only go live online 11/11, so mark the calendar and grab yours.

Porcelain objects on a red table top, staged with other design items

Fornasetti Hands

New objects in porcelain that are meant to represent an ideal of the artist, an idea Fornasetti has long pondered—first on textiles, then on trays, umbrella stands, and ashtrays. From the “All’insegna delle dodici mani (Under the sign of twelve hands)” almanac, designed for Gio Ponti, and beyond, the hand is one of the Atelier’s icons.  Now the motif can be part of your morning ritual or make itself useful on your desk.

Plates by Fornasetti hung on a wall with faces on them

Fornasetti “Tema e Variazione plates—Zodiaco”

The zodiac signs first showed up for the company in 1920, as part of the Zodiac Suite for the Italian cruise ship, The Andrea Doria. Fornasetti eventually put the designs on plates, lamps, trays, and other objects, which you can buy in their Milan store or online. Pick one for your loved one’s Zodiac sign!

Story by Stephen Treffinger / Photos courtesy of Fornasetti

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Easy Banana Bread

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Keith Recker
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Banana bread on a yellow background

Banana bread is a wonderful baking project for those chilly autumn days when you just want to stay in and feel coziness envelope you through a delicious, hearty meal. Perfect for pairing with a fragrant tea or cup of black coffee, this easy banana bread recipe can become a staple in your kitchen. Bake for friends or keep it all for yourself! It’s hard not to hoard when it’s this delicious. 

Bananas? In Bread? The History of Banana Bread

One of the fascinating things about history is that things we think of as normal parts of our lives are often relatively recent arrivals. Though we might think of bananas as ubiquitous today, they only arrived in the United States in the 1870s. Banana bread only began appearing in cookbooks when baking powder became widely available in the 1930s. Some say that housewives used the recipe to get rid of overripe bananas. But there’s even a banana bread conspiracy: certain people believe that banana bread was developed in corporate kitchens to sell more baking powder. 

Easy Banana Bread Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups flour
  • 1 ¼ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cardamon
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ½ tsp ground cloves
  • ¾ cup butter
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 3 ripe bananas, peeled and mashed
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • ½ cup toasted walnuts, chopped

Instructions 

  1. Grease a standard loaf pan and set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cardamon, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  3. Using a stand mixer, cream butter and sugars until fluffy.
  4. Add eggs, bananas, and extracts and beat until well combined. The banana will remain chunky.
  5. Add dry ingredients gradually, scraping the bowl of the mixer with a spatula to be sure all is well combined.
  6. Pour into loaf pan and top with walnuts.
  7. Bake for an hour. Test with wooden skewer. When the skewer emerges clean, the loaf is done.
  8. Remove from oven. Gently run a butter knife around the edges to loosen the loaf from the pan. Let cool to room temperature before removing from pan.
  9. Serve right away or wrap first in parchment paper and then in foil to store in a cool place for a couple of days.
  10. For a special treat, whip a stick of butter with 2 tbsp spiced rum. Slather slices with rum butter. Enjoy!

Recipe, Styling, & Photography by Keith Recker

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