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Edible Thanksgiving Centerpiece Ideas And Inspiration

Before you go out and buy a centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table, consider creating your own edible creation. Both beautiful and delicious, these personalized designs will be the ultimate conversation starter (or snack) for your holiday guests. From custom cabinets to custom centerpieces, Willow Lane Cabinetry has you covered this season.

Fall Harvest Centerpiece

Seasonal produce is so colorful and full of texture. When arranged the right way, your favorite fall harvest can be transformed into a breathtaking centerpiece for your kitchen or dining room table.

This fall harvest centerpiece from DIY Network is a great example of how easy and beautiful an edible centerpiece can be. To recreate this design, start with a large bowl or crate that can be used as the foundation for your centerpiece, then layer leafy greens like kale or swiss chard. Add seasonal produce that captures the classic fall covers, like pumpkins, turnips, and carrots. Use herbs to fill in any gaps and your edible arrangement is complete.

Simple Kale Bouquet

Kale is more than just a superfood — it is also a beautiful leafy green that makes for a gorgeous fall bouquet. And it’s not just green either! Kale comes in many variegated hues.

As you can see in this edible centerpiece from HGTV, you can find kale in rich purple shades and even white. When combined, these leaves create a beautiful bouquet for Thanksgiving dinner. This variation also uses asparagus to add texture and pops of green, but you can incorporate any fall vegetable or plant of your choosing. This bouquet is so unique, your guests will never believe that no flowers were used!

Colored Pasta Centerpiece

It might come as a bit of a surprise that you have the perfect material for a fall centerpiece right in your kitchen pantry cabinet, but dry pasta can be used to make a beautiful and artistic arrangement. All you’ll need is a few different types of pasta and glass or wire containers.

Home Is Where the Boat Is created this colorful centerpiece using a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors of pasta. You probably already have your standard white or whole wheat pasta in your kitchen pantry cabinet. But you can also find red, green, and purple pasta, which is naturally colored by vegetables. These vibrant shades are perfect for fall and can be combined to create a fun centerpiece for your holiday table.

Apple Centerpiece

Another easy and edible fall centerpiece pairs apple and eucalyptus. This sweet arrangement from Design Improvised takes just a few minutes to throw together, yet still looks professionally designed. It truly is foolproof.

All you’ll need is a small pedestal bowl, different sized apples, and some fresh eucalyptus. The best part about this centerpiece is that you get to enjoy one of fall’s most beloved fruits when dinner is over.

Pumpkin Flower Vase

For a semi-edible centerpiece, turn your pumpkin patch picks into flower vases. By simply scooping out the center, you can create a fall vase that is fun and festive.

Follow these directions from Southern Living, which advises putting florist foam inside your pumpkin and keeping it well watered so that your pumpkin vase will last a full week.

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How to Design A Kitchen For Holiday Hosting

The holidays are all about celebrating family, friends and food — which means your kitchen is about to become the center of attention very soon. Get ahead of the last minute hustle and bustle, and start making the changes you need now so that you can focus on being the host with the most when your doorbell rings.

From how to maximize the space you have to the best tricks for organizing a kitchen pantry cabinet, here are some tips for designing a kitchen that can accommodate your guests this holiday season.

Install a kitchen island to create a better traffic flow while also increasing your storage and countertop space.

When your kitchen has only one place to enter and exit, you’re likely to encounter a traffic jam whenever you have company. By installing a kitchen island, you are actually able to create a second entryway and a more organized traffic flow.

Kitchen islands come in all shapes and sizes. There are even beautiful portable options and smaller kitchen carts available. Because of the extensive selection, you can easily find an option that fits perfectly into your kitchen.

The added bonus of a kitchen island is that it also increases your storage and countertop space. This is a lifesaver when your normal dinner party doubles or triples in size. You can use this area to set out food buffet style or allow guests to linger without crowding your prep space.

Create an organization system that cuts down on clutter and simplifies entertaining.

When you think of your dream kitchens, what is the one thing that none of them have?

Clutter.

Having a place for everything is crucial if you want to design a kitchen for entertaining. In other words — storage is king. It’s impossible to host during the holidays when it takes 20 minutes to find your vanilla extract or your countertops are completely covered.

There are so many ways you can set yourself up for organizational success when designing your kitchen. First is by making sure you have the right cabinets for your kitchen. Send your information over to our design team and we’ll create a custom layout for you that will be functional for your space.

From there, utilize inside cabinet accessories so that everything from your trays to your spices are organized and easy to find. When organizing a kitchen pantry cabinet, your best bet is to separate items by category. Some people prefer to organize by color or size, but when you organize by category, it simplifies grocery shopping and makes it much easier to find what you’re looking for. No stress for this host!

Build a home bar where guests can self-serve while you entertain.

A well designed home bar where guests can serve themselves is an amazing asset for any host. Not only does this reduce traffic in the main kitchen area, but it allows guests to truly feel at home.

The last thing a guest wants to do is constantly bother the host. By creating ways for guests to be autonomous and enjoy your offerings independently, there’s no need for you to be a helicopter host.

Most kitchen sizes can accommodate a home bar, and you don’t need a lot of space to build a great drink station. Even the smallest nook can be transformed into a fully functional wet bar that will take your next holiday party to a whole new level.

Roasted Nut Recipes For Fall And Winter Snacking

Squirrels aren’t the only ones who love nuts in the winter! From sweet to spicy, here are a few of our favorite roasted nut recipes for fall and winter snacking — whether you’re on the go or curled up on the TV room sofa in front of a crackling fire. All are easy to make and call for basic ingredients found in your kitchen pantry cabinet and spice rack.

Sugared Peanuts

Let’s start with the basics. With just 3 ingredients (peanuts, sugar and salt), Sugared Peanuts are as simple as can be and tasty to boot. Before roasting in the oven, you’ll have to boil the peanuts to make a syrupy coating. For the recipe and easy-to-follow instructions from A Taste of Home, click here.

Vanilla Cinnamon Candied Almonds

Crunchy and sweet with a hint of vanilla, cinnamon and ginger, candied almonds instantly warm your heart when the temperature begin to drop. They take about an hour to roast under low heat in the oven, but it’s well worth the wait. For the recipe from The Chunky Chef, click here.

Candied Cashews

This recipe calls for two types of sugar (granulated and brown) for an extra touch of sweetness. Add cashews and a hefty dash of cinnamon to the mix and you get an irresistible fall and winter snack. For the recipe from One Sarcastic Baker, click here.

Candied Spiced Walnuts & Pecans

Imagine roasted walnuts and pecans sprinkled with cinnamon, nutmeg, sugar, salt and a pinch of cayenne pepper, and drizzled with pure maple syrup? Sounds perfectly delicious, right? Now imagine dumping it all onto a baking sheet and popping it in the oven for 15 minutes — no bowl required! Click here for t his simple, one-pan recipe from The Minimalist Baker.

Rosemary Thyme Spiced Mixed Nuts

This fragrant recipe calls for fresh herbs and a variety of mixed nuts, including cashews, pecans and almonds. Seasoned with cumin and cayenne pepper, this savory snack is easy to make and can be stored in an airtight container for up to two weeks. Click here for the recipe from A Farmgirl Dabbles.

Smoked Paprika & Garlic Roasted Almonds

What could be easier than tossing whole almonds in olive oil with a blend of salt and zesty spices, spreading them evenly on a baking sheet, and roasting for 10 minutes? For a satisfying and simple snack when hunger strikes, click here for the recipe from Heart of a Baker.

Are you ready to try one of these recipes? Raid your kitchen pantry cabinet for squirreled away nuts, sugar and spices, preheat your oven, and let’s get snacking!

8 Cooking Methods Every Home Chef Should Know

Dream kitchens are designed for cooking. You already have the best kitchen cabinets from Willow Lane Cabinetry. Here are the best cooking methods every home chef should know.

Braising: This method requires a pan with a tightly covered lid, and involves cooking in a small amount of liquid on the stovetop. But first, you need to sear the meat with a thin coating of oil. Want to cook a melt-in-your mouth pot roast or succulent lamb shank? Braising lets the juices tenderize and flavor tougher cuts of meat. For a step-by-step guide for braising meats from Food Network, click here.

Broiling: This cooking method calls for direct, intense heat (usually from above in your oven) and is great for quickly cooking thin steaks and veggies or crisping the tops of casseroles. When broiling, closely monitor what you are cooking, because your meal can go from golden brown to burnt in a matter of minutes.

Grilling: One of our favorite methods of the list, grilling is a spring and summertime staple, and is easy to master. Grilling involves dry heat applied to the surface of foods, whether it’s BBQ chicken, grilled veggies, or juicy burgers. Want to learn how to grill like a pro? Click here for tips from Good Housekeeping.
Pan-Frying: This method involves cooking foods in a skillet with a thick layer of oil. Healthier and easier than deep frying (where food is fully submerged in oil), pan frying is perfect for giving breaded chicken cutlets, crab cakes, and batter dipped fried green tomatoes a crispy coating. Or try this Chicken Stir-Fry from Epicurious!

Roasting: You’ll need a roasting pan and a large oven for this cooking method. Great for moist Thanksgiving turkey or tender roast beef, roasting allows melted fat to drip away while guaranteeing a crisp surface, and involves cooking at a high temperature.
Sautéing:In this popular cooking method, meat or evenly cut vegetables are cooked in a shallow pan over high heat on the stove top. Want to brown sausages with onions and peppers? Start by heating a thin layer of oil in your pan, and be sure to stir often.

Slow Cooking: Another of our favorites on the list, this low and slow method is a must for busy families, especially during the fall and winter months. Slow cooking is perfect for stews and soups, chili, and pulled pork. Prep your meal in the morning and come home hours later to a hot and hearty dinner.

Steaming: Steaming involves cooking foods (usually fresh vegetables) over boiling water. Simply place your broccoli florets or baby carrots in a steamer basket, set over a pot of boiling water, and top with a lid.
The best kitchen cabinets are organized and ready for cooking, so be sure to install a two-tier cookware organizer and more inside cabinet accessories to hold cutting boards, knives and other cooking tools every home chef should own. Dream kitchens are designed for cooking, so keep at it and you’ll master these methods in no time!