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A Welcome Note Fall is my favorite season, partly because those not-too-hot, not-too-cold, don-your-flannel days are few and far between. (That’s my family dressed as “Goldilocks and the Rachel Hardage Barrett 3 Barretts” on a baff lingly warm Halloween!) So when that autumn magic does strike, there’s an urgency to live in the moment—to go to the pumpkin patch, to sip the cider, to gather ye gourds before Mariah’s “All I Want for Christmas” is on radio repeat. And no one feels this seasonal urgency like magazine editors. Because we print the October issue in mid-summer, we must photograph fall stories a year in advance if we want to take advantage of the nursery’s pumpkin plethora or capture fall foliage in its full glory. (One exception: The pumpkin vines on page 47 were plucked from staffer Charlyne Mattox’s garden in July!) But the frenzy feels well worth it by the time pages start crossing my desk. I still gasp with delight when I peruse our pumpkin ideas (page 74), and I’ve already dog-eared farm-fresh costumes (page 56) for my own crew. Here’s wishing you a funfilled season of crisp weather and dappled light. Or, as Goldie would say, may your autumn be juuust right.
Country Music Ken Burns’s toe-tapping new docuseries premieres September 15 on PBS. See page 43 for more details.
The Field Guide Here’s where to find some of your favorite columns, from What Is It? What Is It Worth? to Country Listings. SCOUT See how a pumpkin patch inspired a cozy living room (pg. 8) and discover the best new pet products on the market (pg. 13).
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Tour a cozy breakfast room in Maine (pg. 17) and decorate with an unconventional homemade wreath (pg. 19).
October is Adopt-A-Dog month! Head to the CL Fair near Atlanta (Oct. 25-27) to score a free sample of The Pioneer Woman Dog Treats.* Try all nine flavors at purina .com/pioneer-woman.
Study up on antique Halloween decor (pg. 25) and see a “monstrous” vintage mask collection (pg. 33).
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GATHER Check out an adorable family-friendly fall party chock-full of DIY ideas for creative costumes, decorations, and tasty treats (pg. 35).
Backcountry Jam jars were front and center in October 1983. Peek at page 76 to see them in pumpkin form!
Extra, Extra! Because we just can’t get enough dogs, Country Living’s “The Dogs We Love” is in stores now.
WANDER Peruse dramatically dark, little-bit-mysterious farmhouses around the country (pg. 40).
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Find the horseshoe hidden in this issue* and enter for a chance to win this 3-Seat Upholstered Sofa from Floyd (floyd home.com). Bonus: It’s fur-friendly! Flip to page 13 for more of our favorite award-worthy pet products.
Fill yours up with a Cider Sidecar: Combine 2 ounces apple cider, 2 ounces cognac, 1 ounce each Cointreau and fresh lemon juice in a cocktail shaker; shake. Top with lemon zest and brandied cherries.
Instagram Follow CL Contributor Lauren Akins (@laur_ akins) for festive fall ideas. Sneak a peek on page 35.
*Not required for winning. See page 102 for details.
On the Cover Junkin’ CL Style Assistant Sara Clark snatched a pair of silhouettes for $35 each while on the hunt in North Carolina. These pint-size portraits can date back as far as 1800, and the most elaborate versions sell for more than $500 each.
An old-timey general store inspired this winning display, but our other cover contenders were pretty charming!
Kitchen Turn Sunday supper into a family game night (Crispy Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Rosemary, recipe on pg. 94), and take a “more is more” approach to Halloween with over-the-top treats (see: Towering Haunted House Cake, pg. 90).
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Paint By Number Listings Tour charcoal-hued farmhouses on page 40. Here’s an extra: Dover Foxcroft, ME, $279,000. Agent: Mallett Real Estate; mallettrealestate.com
Adorn your wall with this perfect pumpkin haul. ($35; easy123art.com/ countryliving) PAGE 104
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Look for the Hunter’s Moon (another name for October’s full moon) on October 13. Long celebrated as a harbinger of good food fortune, Native Americans once used its nocturnal glow to hunt and prepare for the colder months ahead.
U-Pick Local Harvest (localharvest.org) helps pumpkin pickers across the U.S. source their jack-o’-lanterns from nearby farms.
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The Spiderweb block dates back to the Great Depression, when thrifty quilters put even the smallest scraps to use.
Time to update your fall wardrobe. Visit countryliving .com/win for a chance to win a Reversible Swing Coat (check out the sweet plaid print!) from Draper James’s new fall collection. See page 102 for details.
Required Reading DIY-er and designer Liz Marie Galvan’s Cozy White Cottage hits bookshelves Sept. 24 and features a trove of tips for living life to the coziest. $27; amazon.com
Shameless Self-Promotion The final Country Living Fair of 2019 takes over Stone Mountain Park near Atlanta from October 25-27. Look forward to presentations from Liz Marie Galvan (above), Nancy Fuller, and plenty of shopping. Visit countryliving. com/fair for tickets and info.
CL Fair vendor Chris Warman, Jr., of Chocolate Moonshine Co. (chocolate moonshine.com) creates treats with fun flavor twists like Black Cherry Bourbon.
Cross-Stitch Because it’s pumpkin season, after all.
Tune In This fall, singersongwriter Kelly Clarkson adds a new hyphenate to her list of talents: daytime talk show host! The Kelly Clarkson Show, which premieres September 9 on NBC, will feature remarkable stories, celebrity guests, and (of course!) musical performances in a festive barn-like studio.
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Yonderlust Celebrate The Legend of Sleepy Hollow’s bicentennial in New York’s Hudson Valley. Catch a horror flick at the first-ever film festival, take a graveyard tour, and more. Find the full lineup at visitsleepyhollow.com.
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With their distinctive shapes and energyefficiency, freestanding cast-iron stoves have been warming hearths—and hearts—for over a century.
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Tom took inspiration from vintage embroidery to dream up the black-and-white “Cecil” wallpaper (quadrillefabrics.com). “It’s cheerful without being flowery,” he says. The round motif offsets the square flooring; wood wainscoting tempers the pattern play.
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DIY Wreaths Roll up your flannel sleeves, grab the hot-glue gun, and recite these three words: “I’ve got this.”
RETRO CANDY Gather an assortment of old-fashioned candies (candywarehouse.com) in autumnal shades such as yellow, orange, and magenta. Wrap a 14-inch foam wreath form in white ribbon. Attach candy with hot-glue, layering and overlapping as you go. Finish with a yellow burlap bow.
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BOOK LEAVES Draw a 3-inch-wide maple leaf shape on a piece of cardboard and cut out to create a stencil. Trace on original pages (or, if preferred, photocopied pages) of a vintage book—consider a fall-themed title or mystery novel—and cut out approximately 100 leaves with decorative scissors that have a “torn paper” edge (michaels.com). Attach book page leaves to maple leaves with hot-glue. Attach layered leaves to a 16-inch wreath form with hot-glue, layering and overlapping them as you go. Hang with burlap ribbon.
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TWINE SPIDERWEB Tie six pieces of white string across a 14-inch foam wreath form, making sure to loop each one at the midway point of the first piece attached to create a central point. (This is the base of the web and should have 12 “spokes.”) Tie a long piece of string to the center point; weave and loop from the center out to create the web. If you run out of string, tie another piece to the end and continue weaving. When you reach the wreath form, tie off at your ending point. Move the twine up and down to create uneven gaps in the web. Wrap the wreath form with white burlap ribbon and attach faux spiders with hot-glue. Loop a piece of white burlap ribbon around the form to hang.
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Wrap a 16-inch wreath form with burlap ribbon and loop a piece around the wreath form for hanging. Paint the tips of 40 pine cones in fall colors such as orange, yellow, and beige with acrylic paint. Brush the tips of 10 pine cones with matte Mod Podge and sprinkle with gold and copper glitter. Once dry, wrap an 18-inch length of floral wire around the base of each pinecone and twist tie around the wreath form to secure, layering and overlapping them as you go.
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VINTAGE MASKS Source colorful vintage paper masks from websites like Etsy and eBay—you will need 10 to 15 total. Attach to an 18-inch craft ring with a dab of hot-glue, layering and overlapping them as you go.
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Cut 150 6-inch-long strips of 2-inch-wide black grosgrain ribbon. Fold the strips in half and attach them to a 16-inch foam wreath form with straight pins, layering them on top of each other to create a ruff le effect. Cut out a silhouette of a witch from black kraft paper. Attach it to the center of a 16-inch round clear piece of acrylic (amazon.com) with double-sided tape. Hot-glue the edges of the acrylic round to the back of the wreath form. Finish with a bow with long tails.
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immigrant Charles Kirchhof founded his Newark, New Jersey-based Kirchhof Patent Co. in 1852, making and developing patents for, among other things, Christmas tree candleholders and various toys. He entered the Halloween market in 1928 with his trademarked tin ratchet (pictured above). Other types of noisemakers followed, including (clockwise from top left) rattlers, whistles (or sliders), clickers, clangers, and tambourines (not pictured). Due to cost, materials and styling changed over the years, but the original designs of smoking pumpkins, grinning cats, and dancing devils remained largely unaltered. In fact, in the 1950s, the company reissued many early designs as its “Life of the Party” collection. Kirchhof eventually went out of business in the 1960s. Special thanks to Mark Ledenbach, HalloweenCollector.com, for sharing his collection.
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XL Bow Tie Cat Cutout SUBMITTED BY:
S.B., Huntington, NY purchased from an antiques dealer PROVENANCE:
Measuring 36 by 24 inches, your striking bow tie-wearing cat is a circa-1945 embossed die-cut cardboard wall hanging made by the Pennsylvania-based Beistle Co. “Halloween traces its origins to the Celtic or Druid people who thought this time of year marked the death of the old year and beginning of the new one,” says appraiser Helaine Fendelman. “Following WWI, American companies such as Beistle began creating products with images ranging from spooky ghosts to smiling jack-o’lanterns, witches, and cats for a public eager to decorate their homes for the Halloween holiday.” Wall plaques such as yours were popular from the 1930s through the ’50s.
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Jack-o’-Lantern SUBMITTED BY: PROVENANCE:
A.C., Tampa, FL
rescued from an attic
Appraiser Leila Dunbar shares with Antiques Roadshow producer Marsha Bemko that you found a 1930s–’50s American-made pumpkin lantern. “Beginning in the early 1900s, Germany exported great molded paper or papier-mâché jack-o-lanterns to the U.S.,” says Leila. “However, with the rise of the Third Reich in the 1930s, production slowed down and various U.S. companies started to fill the void with ‘pulp’ lanterns—of a material similar to egg cartons—that featured a paper inner mask with eyes, nose, and mouth. As can be imagined, with a candle inside, many of the masks went up in flames, as this one likely did.”
WHAT IT IS:
WHAT IT’S WORTH:
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take note... Beware of reproductions! If a lantern doesn’t have any wear, it was probably made recently.
Box of Shaped Cutters SUBMITTED BY:
M.B., Kaysville, UT PROVENANCE: snatched up at an estate sale WHAT IT IS: “Still
in its original box, your collection of metal Trick or Treat Cooky Cutters was manufactured sometime in the 1940s or ’50s,” says appraiser Bene Raia of Raia Auctioneers. She adds that sets of themed cutters such as this were mass-produced throughout that time period, so because yours lacks any markings, it’s, unfortunately, difficult to trace it to a specific manufacturer. One fun thing to note is the box’s printed suggestion to use the cutters to “cut cheese, cranberry jelly, and thin breads.” “Over the years, our entertaining styles have changed significantly,” says Bene. “While today these cutters are primarily associated with cookie shapes (the preferred spelling changed from ‘cooky’ to ‘cookie’ in the mid-1900s), throughout the early and mid-1900s we were instead cutting out small sandwiches and garnishes.”
WHAT IT’S WORTH:
$40 ($30 without box)
COOKY CUTTERS, BRIAN WOODCOCK.
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Toy Black Cats SUBMITTED BY: PROVENANCE:
B.A., Flower Mound, TX
purchased at auction
Appraiser Bene Raia reports that you’ve found a great duo of early-20th-century Steiff Tom Cats. “While now known primarily for their teddy bears, the German-based Steiff toy company loved the tomcat and, starting shortly after their founding in 1880, consistently made the plush cat figure in a range of sizes from 8 to 22 centimeters,” says Bene. “A Steiff black cat can be identified by its arched back, pinkstitched nose, whiskers, and bright green glass eyes. Earlier versions, like the one on the right, were made of velvet, while post-1904 cats such as the one on the left, are of mohair and boast fluffy tails.” Bene adds that although Steiff plush toys were previously worth a lot of money, the current value is much less.
take note... Check the ear! All Steiff toys had a trademark ear button. Without it, authenticity is hard to prove.
Trademarks owned by Société des Produits Nestlé S.A., Vevey, Switzerland.
WHAT IT’S WORTH:
$150 a pair (the larger the size, the higher the value)
BLACK CATS COURTESY OF SKINNER, INC./SKINNERINC.COM.
WHAT IT IS:
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Metal Mold SUBMITTED BY: PROVENANCE:
D.R., Reading, PA
belonged to her mother
Thanks to its stamped marking of “Vormenfabriek Tilburg Holland 60,” we know that your bewitching find is a 1960 Vormenfabriek Tilburg witches chocolate mold (the “60” designates the year manufactured). “Starting in 1926, the Holland-based company made chocolate molds depicting every-
WHAT IT IS:
Two heavy metal pieces (together they weigh more than 2 pounds!) hook together to create 5-inch-tall 3-D chocolate witches.
WHAT IT’S WORTH:
$80
Meet Our Collecting Panel MARSHA BEMKO ANTIQUES ROADSHOW Executive producer for the Emmy Award-nominated TV program
MARSHA DIXEY HERITAGE AUCTIONS Manager of the world’s largest online auction house; expert in Americana collectibles
HELAINE FENDELMAN Certified member of the Appraisers Association of America, Inc.; specialist in fine and decorative arts
BENE RAIA RAIA AUCTIONEERS, INC. Owner of the Auction Marketplace; a generalist auctioneer and expert in dolls and toys
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CHOCOLATE MOLD COURTESY OF CHAIRISH/CHAIRISH.COM.
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thing from barrels to figural pieces like Santa, bunnies, and even a 35mm camera,” says appraiser Marsha Dixey of Heritage Auctions. “The majority of vintage molds we see offered are singular and not these larger, four-part molds like yours.” Vormenfabriek Tilburg continues to make candy molds of all types, although they are now primarily of silicone and polycarbonate instead of cast aluminum and steel like yours.
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Meet a Magpie
Masked Menagerie Every October, a DIY blogger with a hankering for Halloween gives her Texas home a spirited face-lift.
The more, the scarier! Jen also displays masks on neon-hued trees throughout her home. (See more at jenniferperkins.com.)
THE MAGPIE
Jennifer Perkins Aust in, TX
I joke that I was raised in the aisles of a flea market. We would go to antiques stores all over the country so my mother could add to her French majolica collection.
PORTRAIT COURTESY OF ADRIENNE BREAUX FOR APARTMENT THERAPY; NEON TREE COURTESY OF JENNIFER M. RAMOS/JENNIFER PERKINS.
’TIQUE-OR-TREAT:
After my daughter was born, I decided to throw a kids’ party. I couldn’t stand the thought of all my decorations being brand-new, and thus began my 100-plus mask collection.
SAVING FACE:
I’m not attached to any one label, but Ben Cooper and Collegeville are the most well-known. COVETED COSTUMES:
ON THE WITCH LIST: A
The Magpie Chart Here’s how Jennifer’s Halloween collections stack up: Vintage Masks Board Games Papier-Mâché Pumpkins
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Orange Slag Glass Vases Blow Molds & Pumpkins
“HairyScary”-style mask, plus vintage board games, like Casper, The Munsters, and Mostly Ghostly. I like kitschy, not creepy.
ASEASONAL SPOOK: I pair my orange slag vases with my vintage black diamond point candy jars, and suddenly they become Halloween decor. In the right situation, almost anything can look spooky.
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A Bushels-of-Fun Halloween Bash PROP STYLING BY CATE GEIGER KALUS; CRAFTING BY CHARLYNE MATTOX AND SARAH SCHERF; RECIPES BY LYDA BURNETTE; FOOD STYLING BY TERESA BLACKBURN. HAIR AND MAKEUP STYLING BY ALI RYAN.
When it comes to family-friendly entertaining ideas, not-so-scary scarecrow Lauren Akins has ’em by the heaps. Create a pumpkin patch with cutting boards.
CL Contributor Lauren Akins (with kids Willa Gray and Ada James)
photographs by BRIE WILLIAMS
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CANDY CORN BUNTING
Start with a white paper plate, then paint a yellow acrylic border on the outer edge, followed by orange. Once paint dries, cut into triangles, punch holes, and thread with twine.
BOO-IT-YOURSELF!
Ear of Corn Costume Here’s how to re-create Willa Gray’s farm-fresh attire.
2 POPCORN HUSKS
Place store-bought popcorn in small plastic bags, then wrap in a double layer of light and dark green tissue paper (joann.com). Tie the ends with thin twine.
START WITH
Green Basics A plain T-shirt and a green skirt or leggings (primary.com) offer the perfect base.
NOW ADD
Paper Egg Carton + Felt Paint a paper egg carton yellow. Bundle and glue green felt around it to form “husks.” Sew onto shirt.
Sweeten up your favorite crispie bar recipe with 1 cup of candy corn.
Simmer 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 1 (3-inch) piece sliced fresh ginger, 2 cinnamon sticks, and 1 tsp. each allspice and cloves for 5 mins. Cool; strain mixture. Combine 1 64-oz. bottle apple cider, 2 cups ginger ale, 1 each sliced orange and Granny Smith apple, and lemon mixture in a large pitcher. Serve over ice.
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TOP IT WITH
Silk Headband Wrap a neutral-colored headband ($7; amazon .com) with raffia to create a corn silk topper.
SIDEBAR, BRIAN WOODCOCK.
3 APPLE CIDER SIPPER
4 CANDY CORN RING TOSS
Paint 8-inch safety cones ($15; amazon.com) with white and yellow spray paint. Once dry, break out the plastic rings ($5; walmart.com) and toss.
BOO-IT-YOURSELF!
Apple Bushel Costume Get the look of Ada James’s cute-to-the-core apple bucket.
START WITH
Peck Bushel Basket Remove the bottom; add red ribbon suspenders.
NOW ADD
Red Balloons Use small red balloons (with uninflated green water balloon ties) to fill basket with “apples.” 5 PUMPKIN CUTTING BOARD
TOP IT WITH
6 PINT-SIZE FALL PIES
Lauren bakes kid-friendly pies in vintage mini tins ($16 each for similar; etsy.com). Try varieties like pumpkin, pecan, and apple.
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Felt Beret Embellish a red hat ($5; opentip.com) with a felt “stem” and “leaf.”
SIDEBAR, BRIAN WOODCOCK.
Stain round cutting boards with orange Dye Stain (general finishes.com). Cut pumpkin leaves from green kraft paper and attach along with green pipe cleaner tendrils with hot-glue.
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Dramatically Dark These farmhouse properties—ranging from a Revolutionary War-era tavern to a pre-Civil War Greek Revival—are as rich in history as they are in hue. Medina, OH $469,000
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Thanks to a 2017 renovation, this threebedroom, two-and-a-half bath Cape now has an updated kitchen and open floor plan, while the large stone fireplace still recalls the original build date of 1740. Friends and family will appreciate the one-bedroom, one-bath guesthouse located right out back. Agent: Kellie Kubica; buyexecutive.com
Perry, GA $248,000 ➤ Airy central hallways, high ceilings, and tall windows are hallmarks of the Greek Revival style, and they’re on full display in this three-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath home—a throwback to the elegance of the 1850s. A formal dining room perfectly counterbalances the country kitchen centered around a hearth. Agent: Lynward Barrett; landmarkperry.com
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Once a tavern, the “Captain Ebenezer Fiske House” sits on more than six acres and has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, beehive ovens, wide floorboards, and an antique stove. And although it may look original, the farmhouse kitchen was added after the home was dismantled piece-by-piece and rebuilt in 1980. Agent: Diane M. Bonney; bhhsne.com
FIELD NOTES
The Best Blacks for Exteriors Choosing a dark hue can be as baffling as picking a white. Here, four of our favorite bets.
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Marlborough, CT $349,900
Hudson, OH $499,900
This four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath home was built with 200-year-old materials. Front and back staircases, four fireplaces, and period windows and doors attest to its early American roots, while the spacious kitchen and pool are a modern homeowner’s dream. Agent: Karyl Morrison; howardhanna.com
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Dark As Night PPG Paints
Onyx Benjamin Moore
A true black with just a little warmth; try it with a light teal front door.
For a modern look, pair a high-contrast white trim with this cool color.
This dark, cabinfriendly hue has a hint of green and pairs well with crisp red shutters.
Closer to a dark brown, this inviting pick has warmth and softness.
written by ELIZABETH FINKELSTEIN
PHOTOGRAPHS BY DANIEL HANCOCK/SHOWCASE IMAGING (MEDINA, OH), STEVE BOUTELLE/STEVEN WILLIAM PHOTOGRAPHY (DEEP RIVER, CT), LYNWARD BARRETT (PERRY, GA), MARK MAGLIO (MARLBOROUGH, CT), AND HOWARD HANNA (HUDSON, OH).
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The charming circa-1697 homestead was moved from Massachusetts to this 13-acre lot—a mix of open meadows and wooded land—in the 1970s. The house features four bedrooms, two baths, exposed beams, original millwork, and multiple fireplaces. Agent: Catherine N. Haller; bhhspro.com
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PERFECT SPECIMEN
Plaid Swing Coat by Draper James Featuring on-trend haberdashery-inspired patterns, this delightfully dapper wool-blend outerwear is two coats in one!
MERIT BADGE
Reversible Design What’ll it be today? A pastel-accented gingham check or a neutral black-andwhite houndstooth pattern?
WIN T H C O AT ! I S
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Gold Accents Lustrous buttons add a hint of warmth and glitz to the nubby materials. Plaid Swing Coat $295; draperjames.com
A SHORT HISTORY OF...
Candy Corn Who knew? The colorblocked kernels were once marketed as “chicken feed.” Here, more facts to chew on.
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Pockets Aplenty No matter which way you wear it, you will enjoy hand-warmers on both sides.
Farm-Fresh Beginnings Per the National Confectioners Association, the sugary corn kernels—popular with the agrarian-minded society— were invented in the 1880s by George Renninger of Philadelphia’s Wunderle Candy Co.
To make the most of your toast, bypass tedious seed separation tactics and instead empty scoopedout pumpkin contents into a large mixing bowl. Fill the bowl with water and use your hands to swirl the bundle. Pumpkin seeds should rise to the top. Remove with a strainer; transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to dry completely (roughly 1 hour). Preheat oven to 300ºF, and place seeds on a baking sheet. For a classic flavor profile, drizzle with olive oil and flaky sea salt. For more flavor, add smoked paprika and cumin, black pepper and grated Parmesan, or brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice. (A sprinkling should do the trick.)
Something to Crow About In 1898, Illinois-based Goelitz Confectionery Co. (at right; now Jelly Belly Candy Company) brought it to the masses with a rooster logo. Brach’s, now the nation’s biggest candy corn distributor, got into the game in 1904.
CANDY CORN IMAGES COURTESY OF JELLY BELLY CANDY COMPANY.
Pumpkin Seed Toasting
HAVING A MOMENT
Transportive Fall Scents Conjure up that toasty-warm autumn feeling with these pre-sniffed editor picks.
Caramel Apple $26; jacksonrosecandles.com
Amber & Smoke $25; paddywax.com
Warm Flannel $12; dwhome.com
TUNE IN
NATURE WALK
Fall Foliage Identification Leaf-peepers, take note: These are a few of the most “showy” standouts you’re likely to see on a seasonal stroll. (Head to arborday.org to study up on species common in your area.)
A Must-See Country Music Series Mark your calendars for an in-depth look at a uniquely American art form.
ILLUSTRATIONS BY MELINDA JOSIE; COUNTRY MUSIC POSTER COURTESY OF PBS.
Who Award-winning documentarian Ken Burns (Jazz, The Civil War, Baseball) brings his signature brand of storytelling to the small screen. (Fun fact: He’s also an antique quilt collector.)
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What The 8-part, 16-hour series will examine how country music evolved during the 20th century while also highlighting the voices and characters who shaped it, including Hank Williams, Charley Pride, Dolly Parton, and more.
When Japanese Maple
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Treat Traditions As wartime sugar rations lifted and the suburbs expanded in the 1950s, trick-or-treating became a true national pastime. Goelitz swapped its bulk-quantity distribution (right) for more manageable individual bags.
written by NATALIE SCHUMANN
Sugar Maple
1940s wooden buckets held up to 30 pounds of candy.
The series debuts on Sunday, September 15 at 8 p.m. EST on PBS.
Corn O’Plenty The tricolor treat remains popular, with an estimated 9 billion pieces manufactured each year. (You’re welcome, dentists everywhere.) MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
National Candy Corn Day is October 30.
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Tiny homes . . . Big style!
Do you hear “the call of the small?” Then Country Living
will help you make the most out of every square inch! Take a coast-to-coast tour of 25 stunning tiny homes that maximize function and beauty. Whether you’re dreaming of a quaint cottage, hillside hideaway, fun camper, studio apartment, or even a she-shed, you’ll find plenty of beautiful, practical ideas for your own charming abode. Available wherever books are sold.
PHOTOGRAPH BY BRIAN WOODCOCK; STYLING BY LEAH HALL. DOWNLOAD CROSS-STITCH PATTERN AT COUNTRYLIVING.COM/CROSS-STITCH.
October 2019
Stitch it Yourself! Our monthly cross-stitch patterns, dreamed up by Assistant Managing Editor Katie Bowlby, are available in kit form. Go to easy123art .com/countryliving for more info.
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SWEATER WEATHER REPORT We challenged Megan to a little ’round-the-fire rapid-fire. Candy You’re Likely to Sneak From the Trick-orTreat Bag: Peanut M&Ms Preferred Pumpkin Fix: I love making the classic Betty Crocker pumpkin bars with cream cheese frosting. Fall Bloom: Sunflowers October-y Outing: We love Baker Orchard (bakerorchard.com), an apple orchard in Centuria, WI. Local Delicacy: Our electrician John Morley has a syrup company (morleysmaplesyrup .com). It’s excellent syrup and an even better family. Hot Cocoa Sipper: The Tinware Espresso Mug ($28 for 4; canvashomestore.com) Fireside Flick: The Great Outdoors [with John Candy and Dan Aykroyd] Fall Candle: ’Sota Cracklers (sotacracklers.com) make great gifts. I love the “Sexy Lumberjack” scent.
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Snug Small Spac es The cocoon-like guest bathroom—with navy walls (Newburyport Bl ue; Benjamin Moore), painted vanity, and nautical sconces— recalls the lake surroundings. Ve rtical stripes on the shades (p indler.com) offset the horizon tal paneling.
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photographs by BRIAN WOODCOCK
STYLING BY CARMEN COLLINS. CRAFTING BY CHARLYNE MATTOX AND SARAH SCHERF.
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Rattle some (plastic) chains before collecting candy in a ghost pillowcase.
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Spray-paint a plastic planter in a moody metallic (Titanium Silver by Rust-Oleum; $7; lowes.com).
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Hooting Owl Bird-watchers, take note of a feathered Collin in repose among the leaves. See page 62 for the “hoo”-tos.
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Farmers Market Family This “growing” family features Sarah the asparagus, farmer Chris, baby carrot Mary, and sweet strawberry Ruthie, who collects candy in a galvanized watering can. See page 63 for the how-tos.
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Bookish Buds Quiet, please! Smartly dressed librarian Anne Elliot is on the hunt for overdue books with the help of Bedford and his monocle. See page 63 for the how-tos.
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HALLOWEEN HOW-TOS Re-create the costumes, candy carriers, and door decor with these more detailed instructions. Download costume templates at countryliving.com/templates.
Superquilter & yarn girl The Costumes: Quilt Mom: Cut a quilt into a trapezoid shape; sew a corresponding color bias tape around the edges to finish. At the top corner of the trapezoid, sew a corresponding color ribbon for ties. Use a scrap of the quilt to cut out an oversize letter “Q” and blanket stitch it to the front of a T-shirt. Blanket stitch around the edges of a felt superhero mask ($12; amazon.com) and round out the look with a tailor tape measure bracelet adorned with sewing charms. Glue a metal thimble to a silver ring blank ($1.50; makebeautiful jewelry.etsy.com) to create a superpower ring.
Remove balloon or beach ball. Adjust openings if needed and use an X-Acto knife to cut out armholes. Coil a base layer of thick yarn (we used mustard yellow) around the form, hot-gluing it in place as you go. Attach autumnal colored yarn (we used orange, cranberry, and mustard) in a random pattern, hot-gluing it in place at irregular points of the openings. Cut two 1- by 24-inch wooden dowels to 16 inches; glue dowel caps to one end of each. Thread through yarn. The Candy Caddy: A red polka-dot cloth-covered sewing basket ($23; amazon .com) makes a thematic catchall. The Door Decor: Create a candy corn-inspired “quilt.” Paint wide stripes, using acrylic paint (we used orange, mustard, cranberry, and gray), on thick artist’s paper. Once dry, cut into equal-size triangles. Cut a 2-inch paper trim in a corresponding color. Attach to door using doublesided tape. Add whitewashed woven planters ($40 each; homedepot.com) and “Lobster Rope” doormat ($60; thenew englandtradingcompany.com).
Yarn Ball: Measure child’s shoulder width and head diameter. Blow up an 18- to 24-inch round balloon or beach ball (the size will depend on child’s height). Mold CraftWrap ($11; walmart.com) around the balloon or ball, leaving wide enough openings on the top (for the head) and the bottom (for the head and shoulders) to pass through; allow to dry.
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6-inch stainless steel T-hinges ($14; acehardware.com) between the first and second pieces of foam core on one of the short sides; “screw” in place. Place a 6 1/2-inch handle ($9; amazon.com) on the opposite side; “screw” in place. Cover exposed edges of the foam core with silver duct tape, folding any excess to the back. Make two more doors. Adhere to house door with heavyduty self-adhesive Velcro ($21; officesupply.com). Cut five coffin shapes from black and gray kraft paper. Paint letters on gray coffins with red acrylic paint to spell “morgue” and attach to black coffins with double-sided tape. Hang a plastic chain above the door and attach coffin cutouts with hot-glue. Add plastic pedestal planter ($40; homedepot.com) painted Titanium Silver by Rust-Oleum and “Swiss Cross” doormat ($99; westelm.com).
Gauzy Ghosts The Costumes: Start with a base layer of black clothing. Paint face with white face paint ($4.50; facepaint.com) and add black eyeshadow around the eyes. Drape and pin neutral cheesecloth ($2.40 per yard; dharmatrading.com), holding it in place with white safety pins and allowing it to trail on the floor a bit. Add a second layer of large, loosely woven, white gauze—we used door and window decorating material— ($8; amazon.com). Drape a plastic chain ($6; hobbylobby .com) and vintage-inspired lock ($14; amazon.com) around the shoulders. The Candy Caddy: Fold back the top third of a pillowcase. Tack down around the top edge. Cut from the bottom of the fold upward to create a shredded and spooky look. The Door Decor: Attach three precut 20- by 30-inch pieces of foam core together with spray adhesive. Attach a piece of black paper, cut to size, to the top piece of foam core using spray adhesive. Insert the rectangular piece of two
Hooting Owl The Costume: Shirt: Trace the body of a shirt (we used a basic long-sleeve brown T-shirt, $11.50; primary.com) onto kraft paper. (You do not need to trace the sleeves.) Starting at the neckline, measure and mark a 2-inch curve down from the neckline all the way across the body. Continue measuring 2 inches down from each line until you reach the bottom of the shirt. (The 2-inch sections will start to turn into more of a straight line as you reach the armpit.) In each 2-inch strip, draw a scallop shape from one edge
to the center of hat with fabric glue. Sew a small barrette to the underside of hat.
to the other within the 2-inch boundary. Cut out sections and trace on pattern fabrics, starting with a light color fabric and working through gray, brown, and mustard as you move down. Hand stitch or use Stitch Witchery ($5; amazon.com) to attach each scalloped strip of fabric onto the shirt, overlapping slightly. To create an irregular design, cut a few single scallops out of fabric and glue them over random scallops on the shirt. Mask: Trace mask shape (see template) onto brown felt; cut out. Cut out eye rings from yellow felt; attach with Stitch Witchery. Embroider around the outside of the brown felt and inside of the yellow felt with a blanket stitch to create a decorative edge. Iron a 3/4- by 5-inch stripe of fabric into folds and stitch on the back of either side of the mask to create the flanges. Cut two 2-inch squares from white fabric; fold into triangles and sew to the top back of the mask to create ears. Cut another piece of white fabric into an oblong triangle; sew a piece of yarn along the edge to create a decorative edge. Sew onto the mask, between the eyes, to create the bill. Sew ribbons on the back of either side to tie around the head. The Candy Caddy: A grapevine basket looks like an owl’s nest ($14 for similar; etsy.com). The Door Decor: Wrap a 6by 60-inch mailing tube ($12; uline.com) with wood-grain contact paper ($13; homedepot .com). Attach to the outer edge of the door trim with a small nail or heavy-duty selfadhesive Velcro. Wedge fall branches into the top opening of the tube. Hang a child-size bike tire from the frame of the door with rope and a small nail. Add tree stump planters ($38 each; wayfair.com) and “Rope Knot” doormat ($30; worldmarket.com).
The Door Decor: Download fall-themed vintage seed packets ($1.50 to $2 each; etsy .com) and print on 8 1/2- by 11-inch cream-colored paper. Adhere to door with doublesided tape. Add vintage crate planter and pumpkin doormat ($20; hobbylobby.com).
The Door Decor: Drill a small hole in the handle of two large outdoor brooms ($20; home depot.com). Hammer five small nails in front door. Hang two brooms, right sides up, through holes. Hang a third large broom and two small “witches brooms” ($3; google.com/shopping) by threading the bristles over the remaining three nails. Add black plastic Grecian urn planters ($29 each; homedepot .com) and “Spirit Board” doormat ($99; grandinroad.com).
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The Costumes: Cut two 31by 20-inch rectangles from black-and-white gingham fabric. Sew ends together, leaving armholes toward the top of the rectangle. Fold in the top 1 inch of the fabric and sew a channel, leaving a 1-inch opening. Thread a ribbon or string through the channel. Once on, pull the ribbon to gather it at the top. Cut a 3 1/2- by 36-inch strip from black eyelet fabric. Sew a hand-running stitch along the edge of one of the long sides. Leave a knot at one end and pull the string on the other side to create gathers. Pin at the back of the costume or add a snap. Finish with witches hats ($3 each; amazon.com).
The Costumes: Librarian: Peter Pan collar blouse, cardigan sweater, and plaid skirt (all from landsend.com), fake glasses (don’t forget the gold chain!), pearls, and custom name tag ($7; amazon.com)
The Candy Caddy: A 3.5-liter galvanized watering can ($16; amazon.com) is a countrystrong catchall.
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The Costumes: Asparagus: Gather five lime green pool noodles ($6.50 for 3; foam noodles.com). Cut leaves from purple and green felt (see template); you will need 10 to 12 for each stalk. Adhere to noodles, concentrating them at the top, with spray adhesive. Bundle pool noodles with purple duct tape. Tape a pair of suspenders to the back of the noodles and drape over shoulders. Farmer: Draw USDA Organic logo (see template) onto a 6-inch diameter piece of card stock. Color in with green and brown felt pens. Glue a safety pin to the back and attach to overalls. Carrot Baby: Cut thin strips of brown felt and adhere to an orange onesie—making sure to leave room for the zipper to function—with Stitch Witchery. Cut four 5- by 6-inch strips of green felt and roll, lengthwise, into tubes; adhere ends with hot-glue. Stitch on the top center of an orange beanie. Strawberry: Cut seeds (see template) from yellow felt. Adhere to a plain red dress ($16; primary.com) with Stitch Witchery. Trace leaves (see template) onto green fabric; cut out. Adhere to dress with Stitch Witchery. Use Stitch Witchery to adhere same green fabric to a piece of green felt. Trace hat (see template) onto fabric and cut out. Cut out a 3- by 1-inch rectangle and roll lengthwise into a tube; adhere end with hot-glue. Add stem
The Candy Caddy: Drill two small holes, opposite one another, near the opening of an 8-inch clear acrylic globe ($13; 1000bulbs.com). Thread black cording through holes, adjusting length to suit your child’s height; knot ends. Hot-
Pet Professor: Cable knit sweater (chewy.com for similar), monocle ($9; halloweencostumes.com), and name tag The Candy Caddy: A librarycard canvas tote can be used year-round ($20; amazon.com). The Door Decor: Cut long, thin rectangular pieces of differing colored kraft paper (we used red, gray, and black). Draw titles of books on the paper. Outline letters with gold paint pens. Fill in outline with paint pen or gold acrylic paint. Attach to door with doublesided tape. Add large bushel basket ($10; hobbylobby.com) and buffalo-check doormat ($20; hobbylobby.com).
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look to the land Originally a red-brick rancher, the home had a low roofline and an architectural style that didn’t speak to the sweeping 1,600-acre setting. Thanks to new white siding, breezy porches, and a raised aluminum roof, it feels more like a century-old Lowcountry farmhouse.
written by CAROLINE COLLINS MCKENZIE photographs by HELEN NORMAN prop styling by NATALIE WARADY floral design by JAMES FARMER
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from frightful to delightful Faced with all the trappings of a straight-from-the-’80s design horror movie—bad linoleum, carpeted bathrooms, choppy layouts—Georgia designer James Farmer heroically saves a rundown rancher from outdated decorative demons.
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double the porch space When a house has views on all sides, one porch simply won’t do. And in a fine example of use-what-you-have, James decked it out for fall using magnolia branches and other trimmings found on the property.
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verwhelmed. That was the word that came to mind the very first time David Bowen laid eyes on his family’s vacation-home-tobe in central Georgia. He and his wife, Melissa, had been on the hunt for a rural property where they could gather with friends, family, and one very lucky grandchild to enjoy a slice of the simple life. “I grew up hunting, fishing, and hiking on my family’s farm, and Melissa and I wanted a place where we could pass those loves on to new generations,” says David. They bought some land about two hours away from their hometown of Suwanee, Georgia, and were delighted when, a few years later, the house next door went up for sale. “Surprisingly, I had never seen it, and there
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wasn’t a lot of information about the property online, so I did my fair share of snooping on Google Earth before driving over,” David says. When he finally arrived, he discovered a scenic long driveway, rolling fields, bosky tracts, a picture-perfect lake, and— cue the screeching sound—a 1980s-era rancher with a low-slung roof and so much red brick. It could not have been more at odds with its picturesque and pastoral surroundings. Knowing that the setting called for a classic Southern farmhouse, David called in for reinforcements, including Perry, Georgia-based designer James Farmer (jamesfarmer .com). “This was a renovation that was going to take vision and a lot of work. I asked him to come down, and I laid it all out—I told him, ‘We’re going to turn this thing into an old, Low Country-inspired house, and we’re going to do it right with a big front
Hampshire Gray Benjamin Moore
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warm up your welcome The original front hallway was narrow and off-center, which made a not-soimpressionable first impression. After repositioning the front door, James selected a pastoral “Royal Oak” wallpaper (lewisand wood.co.uk), which features oak trees and cattle—“It might as well be the scene outside,” says James.
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design a kitchen for congregating The open space was conceived with relaxation in mind. “After fighting Atlanta traffic, you want a place you can put the groceries down and take a breath,” says James. While he chose Carrara marble for the island, “good ol’ Georgia heartpine” countertops line the perimeter. Melissa’s uncle built the cabinets (Noah’s Custom Cabinets; 770945-9824). Brass lighting adds warmth (“Sloane” pendant; circalighting.com).
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porch, dormer windows, a metal roof, white siding, wood floors, blue ceilings—all of it,’ ” says David. “And to his credit, James said, ‘I see where you’re going with this, and I think it’s going to be fantastic.’ ” With a plan in place, they took on their respective roles on the project. David concentrated on construction— “I know just enough about architecture to be dangerous,” he says—and James took on the challenges that come with Reagan-era interior design choices (carpet in the bathrooms, a bad-linoleum galley kitchen), making
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way for layers of old-fashioned charm. “The goal was to create a traditional farmhouse and hunting lodge—not some old, stuff y antebellum mansion,” says James. Fortunately, James was delighted to find original heart-pine floors beneath the shag carpet and linoleum floors. He then chose paint-grade lumber to create classic Southern millwork like beadboard and shiplap throughout the house. “The woodwork instantly gave it a cozier and older feel,” he says. As did wallpaper, which played a
The home, utilized for both guys’ hunting weekends and girls’ getaways, is rich with tailored neutrals. In the living room, James embraced a beige grasscloth (Ramie Bay; thibautdesign.com) and windowpane plaid fabric on the chairs and pillows. “It’s the perfect color of terrible tobacco,” he says. In the bedrooms, more grasscloth (Costa Stripe in Gray and Windward Sisal in Beige; thibaut design.com) complements assorted wovens and ample checks.
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SWEATER WEATHER REPORT We challenged James to a little ’roundthe-fire rapid-fire.
FALL ANTIQUING TOWN:
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Don’t make me choose! For draperies, windowpane is a win in my book. FALL FLORALS:
Japanese anemones, Gilly’s Swan Song Dahlias; a branch of sweetgum can’t be beat! SEASONAL CHINA:
Herend Rust Chinese Bouquet, Mottahedeh Tobacco Leaf, or Spode Woodland GO-TO COCKTAIL:
It’s not high-brow, but a Jack and Coke takes me back to college tailgates.
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large part in the overall transformation. One of James’s first selections was a classic toile (see page 67), which he paired with painted shiplap in the home’s entry. The paper’s putty hue also inspired the home’s overall color palette. “I love what I call the ‘un-colors,’ ” says James. “They’re not green, they’re not gray, they’re not brown—they’re these hues that are beautiful because they’re a little ambiguous.” When it came to furnishings, the Bowens were keen to create spaces that felt collected. Trouble was, they didn’t actually have enough family heirlooms to spare for their weekend getaway. That’s where James’s enthusiasm for antiques came in handy, with the designer layering in items like oil paintings, demijohns, and French baskets, not to mention a few of his personal possessions, including a “heavy as lead” console
table in the living room and a family bench that David says is still “on loan” from the designer. And while James is passionate about patina, he is also a champion of what he calls “tomorrow’s antiques,” referring to artfully made modernday items modeled after pieces with provenance. One example: The primitive-looking sideboard in the entry, which James says takes after an old Southern hunt board (Greene sideboard; curreyandcompany.com). In the end, it only took about two years of work to make the house feel a full century older—and the process was significantly less daunting than David had anticipated. “Normally, remodeling is not fun. This was fun,” he says. “That’s the good thing about working with James. He trusted me, and I trusted him, and we got that classic Southern farmhouse we wanted all along.”
PORTRAIT OF JAMES, EMILY J. FOLLOWILL.
CANDY FIX:
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embrace the outdoors On the back porch, seasonal arrangements (featuring peachy Campanella and Free Spirit roses) offer an autumnalhued alternative to mums. “My mom called a peachyapricot color ‘Carl,’ like the man’s name, instead of coral,” says James. “So ‘Carl’ is my favorite fall color.” Cozy layered blankets welcome those who wander up from the boathouse.
“My Southern mom called a peachy-apricot color ‘Carl,’ like the man’s name, instead of coral. So ‘Carl’ is my favorite fall color.” —James Farmer
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BRIAN WOODCOCK styling by ALISON ALLSOPP CHARLYNE MATTOX & SARAH SCHERF
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HANGING WELCOME SIGN page 76
BURLAP BARRELS page 76
MINI PUMPKIN CHECKERS GAME page 76
BURLAP BARREL Cut off the top quarter of an extra-large pumpkin; scoop out pulp and seeds. Hot-glue three strips of burlap ribbon around outside of pumpkin. Stuff pumpkin threefourths full with Poly-Fil. Insert burlap fabric into the opening and fold over outside of pumpkin; hold in place with upholstery tacks. Fill with apples or desired items.
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HANGING WELCOME SIGN Cut a large hole in back of an oblong pumpkin; scoop out pulp and seeds. Remove flesh so it’s light enough to hang. Etch outline of desired phrase on long side of pumpkin. Color center of letters with a black oil-based paint pen. Paint two 2" by 1" boards black; once dry, use white paint for desired phrases. Hang from bottom of pumpkin with chain. Cut hole in oblong top of pumpkin. Cut 1" dowel the width of the top inside of pumpkin (parallel with words). Tie rope around dowel, insert dowel, and feed rope through hole; hang. HOW TO:
PUMPKIN AND APPLE JAM JARS Print pumpkin and apple templates* on removable tattoo paper. Attach to small white pumpkins per package directions. Remove the stems from pumpkins. Cut a piece of cardboard to fit into the opening of a widemouth mason jar ring. Attach a round of gingham fabric, centering it, to the cardboard. Glue pumpkin stems in centers. Attach lids to tops of pumpkins. HOW TO:
VINTAGE CANDY WRAPPERS Print copies of candy labels from Pinterest; cut into 1-inch strips. Attach to pumpkins using Mod Podge, working to line up the design as best as possible. HOW TO:
MINI PUMPKIN CHECKERS GAME Paint 32 squares on a large (roughly 30-inch) wood board with burnt orange craft paint. Use mini white and orange pumpkins as game pieces. HOW TO:
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DOT CANDY Paint metal pushpins with blue, pink, and yellow nail polish. Once dry, insert into a small white pumpkin as shown. HOW TO:
HONEYCOMB Cut a hole in the bottom of a medium orange pumpkin; scoop out pulp and seeds. Draw a honeycomb pattern on the front; etch out. Cut out a few of the combs and paint the remaining combs with yellow craft paint. Lean a honey dipper against its side. HOW TO:
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VINTAGE CANDY WRAPPERS page 76
PUMPKIN AND APPLE JAM JARS
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onto the front of a medium pumpkin. Cut out around tracing then scoop out pulp and seeds. Insert bowl, making the hole slightly bigger if necessary. Attach a piece of thick rope around the edge of the bowl with hot-glue. Fill bowl with candy.
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Drill a hole at edge of a wooden round; insert stick. Attach a black wire hook; hang scissors. Wrap a small pumpkin with twine and place on round. (Alternatively, you can stick faux spiders on the twine “web.”) HOW TO:
HOW TO: Print copies of soda labels from Pinterest; cut out. Pop off stems of small butternut squash. Spray-paint squash brown or green. Once dry, add band of washi tape around center. Attach cut out with Mod Podge. Attach stem to mini tart mold with hot-glue; place on squash.
GRAPEVINE BASKET Cut off the top quarter of a flat pumpkin (this is a Musquee de Provence variety); scoop out pulp and seeds. Attach lengths of grapevine just below the opening with T-pins. Attach a grapevine handle just inside the opening with T-pins. Nestle mini pumpkins in the basket.
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CANDY DISPENSER HOW TO: Trace the bottom of a glass bowl or storage container
HOW TO: Cut a large hole in back of a medium pumpkin; scoop out pulp and seeds. Remove all flesh so it’s light enough to hang. Trace scale template* on pumpkin, sizing up or down as needed. Etch out where indicated. Paint over remaining design with black oil pen. Attach peel-and-stick numbers. Drill holes in two sides of large ice scoop ($7; webstaurantstore .com). Attach two equal lengths of chain with small S hooks. Attach third length to handle; attach to bottom of pumpkin with T-pins. Drill small hole in top of pumpkin. Cut a 1" dowel the width of inside top of pumpkin. Tie rope around dowel, insert dowel in pumpkin, and feed rope through hole; hang.
BUTTER CHURN Remove the stem from a large white pumpkin. Draw a vintage-looking number and an oval around it on the front of the pumpkin with a pencil. Attach blue twine over drawing with hot-glue. Create two stripes on the top of the pumpkin with blue washi tape. Glue a 1" dowel where the stem was. HOW TO:
*Down load a craft t ll empla tes at countr yliving .com/ templ ates.
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A CAULIFLOWER TWIST, THAT’S JUST STRAIGHT DELICIOUS.
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WE’VE REPLACED SOME CREAM IN THE SAUCE WITH PUREED CAULIFLOWER. Find all 6 varieties in the freezer section.
1/3 LESS FAT than BERTOLLI *Per 215 grams, this product has 8g fat, Bertolli Chicken Alfredo & Penne has 13g fat.
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the standout Skillet-fried Crispy Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Rosemary (pg. 94) are irresistibly crispy, thanks to a flattening technique using a skillet weighed down with soup cans.
the sides Served family-style, a Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad (pg. 94) featuring chopped apple, hazelnuts, and Pecorino cheese and Roasted Hasselback Sweet Potatoes (pg. 94) with maple syrup and thyme add rich fall flavors to the feast.
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smaller skillet on top of chicken and weigh it down with soup cans. Cook until the skins are golden brown and crisp, 7 to 9 minutes. 3. Remove cans and top skillet. Flip chicken and reduce heat to medium-low. Add garlic and cook until the chicken is cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer chicken to a platter; reserve skillet. Add stock mixture to reserved skillet. Cook, scraping up any brown bits, until slightly thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Spoon over chicken.
Crispy Chicken Thighs with Garlic and Rosemary
WORKING TIME 5 minutes TOTAL TIME 10 minutes MAKES 4 servings
cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for baking sheet
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary 1/4
teaspoon red pepper flakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 8 small bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 1/4 pounds total) 8 cloves garlic, smashed and skins removed
1. Whisk together stock, lemon juice, mustard, rosemary, and pepper flakes in a bowl. Season with salt. 2. Heat a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat until hot, 1 to 2 minutes. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Place, skin sides down, in the skillet. Place a second
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1. Whisk together oil, lemon juice, and honey in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add Brussels sprouts, apple, shallot, and hazelnuts; toss to combine. Fold in Pecorino.
Roasted Hasselback Sweet Potatoes
WORKING TIME 20 minutes TOTAL TIME 20 minutes MAKES 4 servings 1/3
1 ounce Pecorino cheese, shaved
Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
20 minutes TOTAL TIME 20 minutes MAKES 4 servings
4 small sweet potatoes (about 2 1/2 pounds total), halved lengthwise
WORKING TIME
3 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 1/2
teaspoons pure honey
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and thinly sliced 1 large Gala apple, cut into matchsticks 1 small shallot, chopped 1/4
cup toasted hazelnuts
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1. Preheat oven to 425°F with an oven rack in the top third. Lightly oil a rimmed baking sheet. Combine oil, maple syrup, and thyme in a bowl. 2. Working with one potato half at a time, place a wooden spoon on each side of potato, and cut slits 1/4 to 1/8 inch apart crosswise down rounded side of potato, using spoon handles as a guide to avoid
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Boarded-Up Window Caramel Nut Tart WORKING TIME 1 hour, 30 minutes TOTAL TIME 5 hours, 45 minutes MAKES 12 servings
FOR THE BONES:
Bones mold 3/4
cup white chocolate candy melts
FOR THE PASTRY:
2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled, plus more for work surface 1/4
cup unsweetened cocoa powder
CARAMEL NUT TART, BRIAN WOODCOCK.
3 tablespoons sugar 1/2
teaspoon kosher salt
1/2
cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 (8-ounce) package cold cream cheese, cut into small pieces FOR THE FILLING:
1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2
cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/2
teaspoon kosher salt
2 1/4 cups chopped nuts and pretzels Metallic dragées and melted chocolate, for decorating
1. Make bones: Melt candy melts according to package directions. Transfer to a zip-top bag and snip a small hole in one corner. Pipe into a bone skeleton mold; chill 20 to 30 minutes. Tap out bones. 2. Make pastry: Pulse together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt in a food processor, 3 to 4 times. Add butter and pulse until butter is the size of peas, 5 to 6 times. Add cream cheese and pulse until dough forms, 10 to 12 times (add 1 to 2 tablespoons water if needed to help dough form). Wrap two-thirds of the dough in plastic wrap; flatten. Repeat with remaining one-third of the dough. Chill at least one hour and up to 2 days.
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3. Preheat oven to 375°F. Roll large piece of dough to 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured work surface. Fit dough in the bottom and up the sides of an 8- by 11-inch tart pan with removable bottom; trim excess. Place on a rimmed baking sheet. Line with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang all around; fill with dried beans or rice. Bake until set around the edges, 18 to 20 minutes. Lift parchment to remove beans or rice. Bake until bottom is dry, 6 to 8 minutes more; cool. 4. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment. Roll small piece of dough to 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured work surface. Cut into strips of various widths. Run a fork over strips to create a wood grain pattern; transfer to prepared baking sheet. Bake until cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on baking sheet on a wire rack. 5. Make filling: Bring sugar and cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stirring, until sugar has dissolved, 1 to 2 minutes. When water comes to a boil, stop stirring and wash down sides of the pan with a wet pastry brush to remove any undissolved sugar and prevent crystals from forming. Continue to cook, swirling
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6. Remove from heat. Slowly and carefully add cream, vanilla, and salt; stir until smooth. Add nuts and pretzels; stir until caramel begins to cool and thicken slightly, about 1 minute. Pour into baked crust and spread with an offset spatula. Refrigerate until cold, 1 hour or up to 5 hours. 7. Remove tart ring and base and place tart on a serving platter. Decorate with chocolate skeletons and bones and pastry “boards,” crossing pastry strips to look like boards over a window. Add metallic dragées to ends of boards to look like nails, adhering with melted chocolate. Serve slightly chilled.
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Marshmallow Ghost Brownies WORKING TIME 25 minutes TOTAL TIME 2 hours, 50 minutes MAKES 12 to 16 servings
Cooking spray 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1/4
teaspoon baking powder
1/2
teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips Touchdown Cutting Board $18; homedepot.com
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cup pumpkin puree
3 large eggs 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Homemade Marshmallow, recipe below Store-bought black piping frosting
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9- by 13-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang on the 2 long sides. Grease paper. 2. Whisk together flour, pie spice, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Melt chocolate chips, butter, and cocoa in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Whisk together sugar, pumpkin puree, eggs, and vanilla in a separate bowl. Add butter mixture to sugar mixture and stir to combine. Add flour mixture and stir to combine. Transfer to prepared pan. 3. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached, 20 to 22 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely in pan. Run a knife along the two short sides of the pan and lift brownies from pan using parchment. Remove parchment and transfer brownies to a serving platter.
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1 1/2 cups sugar
9 tablespoons (1 stick plus 1 tablespoon) unsalted butter 1/4
cup unsweetened cocoa powder
4. Decorate brownies with Homemade Marshmallow. Let dry 1 hour. Pipe black frosting eyes and mouths. Brownies can be stored in an airtight container for 1 day.
Homemade Marshmallow WORKING TIME 30 minutes TOTAL TIME 30 minutes MAKES 2 1/2 cups
This recipe is best made in a small saucepan. If the sugar mixture does not reach the bulb on your candy thermometer, simply tilt the pan to bring it up to the level. 1 1/4 teaspoons unflavored gelatin (part of 1 envelope) 1/2
cup granulated sugar
1. Sprinkle gelatin over 1/4 cup cold water in a bowl to soften. 2. Combine sugar and 1/4 cup
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the pan occasionally, until mixture is a medium amber color, 5 to 7 minutes.
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water in a small saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring, until sugar is dissolved, 1 to 2 minutes. When water comes to a boil, stop stirring, and wash down sides of the pan with a wet pastry brush to remove any undissolved sugar and prevent crystals from forming. Boil until the temperature reaches 238°F on a candy thermometer, 4 to 6 minutes. 3. Add sugar mixture to gelatin. Whisk with an electric mixer on medium speed for 3 minutes. Increase speed to high and whisk until soft peaks form, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer marshmallow to a heavy-duty zip-top bag with a small hole cut in one corner (or a piping bag fitted with a #12 plain tip). Immediately pipe ghost shapes on brownies.
Spooky Forest Pudding Cups WORKING TIME 1 hour TOTAL TIME 3 hours, 50 MAKES 10 servings
20 whole chocolate sandwich cookies, plus 12 crushed
4. Insert chocolate trees into glasses of pudding and decorate with candy pumpkins.
1 1/2 cups chocolate candy melts 4- or 6-inch bamboo skewers Chocolate sprinkles, optional Candy pumpkins, for decorating
1. Whisk together sugar, cocoa, cornstarch, and salt in a medium saucepan. Whisk in milk and eggs. Cook over medium heat, whisking, until mixture just begins to bubble and thicken, 5 to 7 minutes. (Make sure to stir the bottom and inside corners of the pan to prevent scorching.) Remove from heat. Add chocolate, butter, and vanilla. Stir until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. 2. Place 1 whole cookie on the bottom of 10 juice glasses (about 6 ounces each). Top with half of the pudding, dividing evenly. Top with a second cookie. Top each glass with remaining pudding, dividing evenly. Top with crushed cookies, dividing evenly; cover and chill. 3. Place tree template (countryliving .com/templates) under a sheet of parchment on a baking sheet. Melt candy melts according to package directions. Transfer to a heavy-duty zip-top bag and cut a small hole in one corner. Pipe a line of melted chocolate on the trunks of the trees and place the bamboo skewers on top. Pipe chocolate over the bamboo skewer and over the rest of the lines on the template to create trees (this can be done loosely—there is no need to follow the template exactly). Sprinkle the branches with chocolate sprinkles. Chill until set.
Hats and Bats ChocolatePeanut Butter Tarts WORKING TIME 1 hour, 35 minutes TOTAL TIME 3 hours, 5 minutes MAKES about 20 cookies 1/2
cup smooth peanut butter
1/2
cup confectioners’ sugar
1/3
cup mini chocolate chips
2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled, plus more for work surface 1/4
cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tablespoons sugar 1/2
teaspoon kosher salt
1/2
cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 package (8 ounces) cold cream cheese, cut into small pieces Store-bought white frosting White sanding sugar, for decorating
1. Stir together peanut butter and
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cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/3
cup cornstarch
1/2
teaspoon kosher salt
3 1/2 cups whole milk 6 large egg yolks 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
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Reese’s Ice Cream Cake This fan-favorite Halloween candy is now available as a frozen confection of chocolate ice cream, candy chunks, and a web-like chocolate drizzle. (They say it feeds 12, but no one’s counting.) $16; at most grocery stores
PUDDING CUPS AND TARTS, BRIAN WOODCOCK.
1 1/2 cups sugar
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confectioners’ sugar in a bowl until smooth and a dough forms. Stir in chocolate chips. 2. Pulse together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and salt in a food processor, 3 to 4 times. Add butter and pulse until butter is the size of peas, 5 to 6 times. Add cream cheese and pulse until dough forms, 10 to 12 times. (Add 1 to 2 tablespoons water if needed to help dough form.) Divide dough into two pieces and wrap in plastic wrap; flatten. Chill at least one hour and up to 2 days. 3. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Roll out dough to 1/8-inch thick on a lightly floured work surface. Cut shapes with 3-inch witch hat and bat cookie cutters; place half of each shape, 1/2-inch apart, on prepared baking sheet. Top with peanut butter filling leaving a small border around the edge. Brush edges with water and place a duplicate cutout on top. Crimp edges with a fork. 4. Bake until cooked through, 9 to 10 minutes. Transfer to wire racks and cool completely. Place a small amount of white frosting in a ziptop bag, snip a very small hole in one corner. Pipe eyes on bats and a band on the witch hats. Sprinkle with sanding sugar.
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cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 3/4
teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2
cup molasses
2 large eggs 5 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled FOR THE WHITE CHOCOLATE BONES: 1/2
cup white chocolate candy melts
FOR THE BUTTERCREAM FILLING: 1/2
cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar 1/4
teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch kosher salt Red food coloring Orange food coloring FOR THE ROYAL ICING:
2 cups confectioners’ sugar 2 tablespoons meringue powder Black food coloring
1. Make cookies: Preheat oven to 375°F. Line 4 baking sheets with parchment paper. Whisk together cornstarch, cocoa, and salt in a bowl.
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2. Beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 4 minutes. Add molasses and beat until incorporated, 1 minute. Beat in eggs, one at a time, scraping the bottom and sides of the bowl after each addition. Reduce mixer speed to medium-low and beat in cornstarch mixture. Beat in flour just until incorporated. Divide dough into two pieces and wrap in plastic wrap; flatten. Chill at least one hour and up to 2 days.
Coffin Sandwich Cookies WORKING TIME 2 hours, 20 minutes TOTAL TIME 3 hours, 45 minutes MAKES about 34 sandwich cookies
3. Roll dough to 3/8-inch thickness on a floured work surface. Cut coffin shapes with a 3-inch coffin cookie cutter; transfer to prepared baking sheets. Bake until cookies are set around the edges but still a little soft in the center, 8 to 9 minutes.
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4. Make white chocolate bones: Melt candy melts according to package directions. Transfer to a zip-top bag and snip a small hole in one corner. Fill the bone mold with melted candies. Chill until firm, 20 to 30 minutes. Tap out of molds. 5. Make filling: Beat butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, 1 to 2 minutes. Add confectioners’ sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well and scraping down sides of bowl occasionally. Beat in vanilla and salt. Use red and orange food coloring to dye a deep orange color. 6. Make royal icing: Combine confectioners’ sugar and meringue powder in a bowl. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons water and stir to combine.
Whisk with an electric mixer on low speed until a thick and smooth frosting forms, 3 to 5 minutes. Add additional water, 1/2 teaspoon at a time, if needed to create a frosting that holds a soft peak. 7. Set aside 1/2 cup royal icing. Color remaining icing gray using black food coloring. Transfer to a zip-top bag and snip a very small hole in one corner (or to piping bag fitted with a #2 or #3 plain tip). Use a pastry brush to lightly brush white royal icing on the tops of half the cookies. Run a fork along the icing to make a faux wood look; let set. Pipe gray icing borders and decorations on the tops of the iced cookies; let dry. 8. Frost or pipe orange filling on un-iced cookies and sandwich together with the decorated tops. Decorate with chocolate bones.
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This now-iconic one-stop sweet shop in New York City started as a shoe repair called Economy Shoes. (Candy was sold via a pushcart outside.) But when the Great Depression hit, owner Morris “Moishe” Cohen pivoted the business to focus on treats, not feet. Since 1937, the Lower East Side institution—now run by third-generation candy man Mitchell Cohen (above)— remains chock-full of 2,000 varieties of new and classic candies, nuts, and halvah. You can even shop candy by color at economycandy.com.
Towering Haunted House Cake WORKING TIME 4 hours TOTAL TIME 5 hours MAKES about 30 servings
You’ll have to make this recipe twice so you have enough to assemble the cake. FOR THE CAKE (MAKE TWICE):
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled 2 cups granulated sugar 3/4
cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2
teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
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Economy Candy
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3 large eggs 2/3
cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 cup milk, warm FOR THE VANILLA BUTTERCREAM AND DECORATION:
2 1/2 cups unsalted butter (5 sticks), at room temperature 7 1/2 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Pinch kosher salt 17 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed, divided Black food coloring 1 cup black candy melts Black fondant Silver luster dust White fondant Wilton bones and skulls sprinkles, for top of windows and door Black and Gray Sixlets, for roof and balcony Green sprinkles, for moss Green licorice or sour strings, for plants Black licorice bites, for roof tiles Black and gunmetal dragées, for above windows and door and along house corners Silver & white lollipops, for door trim
1. Make cake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9- by 13-inch pan and line the bottom with parchment paper. Grease parchment. 2. Whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder, and salt with an electric mixer on medium speed until combined, about 1 minute. Add eggs, oil, vanilla, and milk. Whisk on mediumlow until smooth, about 1 minute. Increase speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes. 3. Spread batter into prepared pan. Bake, rotating once, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack, 15 minutes. Turn out onto wire rack, right side up, and cool completely. Make a second cake. Wrap cooled cakes in plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour and up to 2 days. 4. Make buttercream: Beat butter with an electric mixer on medium
speed until smooth and creamy, 1 to 2 minutes. Beat in confectioners’ sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well and scraping down sides of bowl occasionally. Beat in vanilla and salt. (Use within 2 hours or refrigerate for up to 1 week. Before using, bring to room temperature and beat until smooth.) 5. Transfer 1 2/3 cups buttercream to a separate bowl, stir in 10 crushed cookies. Color remaining buttercream gray with black food coloring; transfer 1 cup to a zip-top bag and snip a small hole in one corner (or to a piping bag fitted with a #16 open star tip). 6. Set fence template (countryliving .com/templates) on a baking sheet; top with parchment paper. Melt black candy melts per package directions; transfer to a zip-top bag and snip a very small hole in 1 corner. Pipe melted candy on to parchment, following template; chill. 7. Cut cake according to template. Place 1 base layer on a platter; frost top with about 2/3 cup cookie buttercream. Repeat with remaining base layer; frosting only the lefthand side. Place second-story layer on frosting; frost top with about 1/3 cup frosting; top with remaining second story layer. Place tower pieces next to the second story, frosting between the layers. Top with roof pieces, frosting between layers. Frost outside with gray buttercream. Use a cake comb to create siding texture. 8. Roll black fondant to about 1/8-inch thickness. Using templates (countryliving.com/templates), cut windows and door; gently press a butter knife onto the windows to create panes. Brush windows and door lightly with luster dust; attach to house. Roll together some black and white fondant and make small marbled stones for the walkway. 9. Using the gray frosting in the piping bag as “glue,” decorate the roof, windows, and all outside with candies. Add the Chocolate Fence. Use remaining 7 crushed cookies to create a path.
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