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November 15, 2021
The Dinner Party | Elements of a Beautiful Gathering
The modern dinner party… a novelty. Like receiving a letter in the mail the old fashioned way. It’s rare, but when it occurs it’s so delightful. I’d like to bring the dinner party and in-home entertaining back. Because life is about connection and relationships and belonging…
Welcome back to The Daily Connoisseur. We are throwing a dinner party tonight and in today’s video I’m sharing some of my tips and tricks with how I manage a dinner party during a busy season of life. Make sure you stay tuned until the end because I have some special guests to introduce you to. But first, let’s start off with the fun part… the flower arrangements.
I usually find my flowers at Trader Joe’s because they are very affordable and have a good selection there. Since we are still in fall, I wanted to bring some creams and yellows into these bouquets before I begin moving into the deep reds of winter. I decided on a special mix of cream roses, white mums, St. John’s wort, and chrysanthemums. I’m making two versions of the same bouquet for the kitchen table, where the kids will eat, and the dining room table, where the adults will be. It takes me a few tries to get the stems the right length, but I am loving this combination. I take some of the leaves off the stems but not all. I find that if I change the water every day, I can get my bouquets to last more than a week this way.
Time to set the table. There will be 8 adults and 11 kids at the party tonight. That’s a lot of people! Because I’m in a very busy season right now and feel a little stressed, I thought I’d make this dinner party as low stress as possible and will order the food in. There’s no shame in that game. People will often not entertain because they can’t do it a certain way… I say the most important thing about the gathering is that you, in fact, gather and connect. It doesn’t matter if you haven’t cooked a meal from scratch. People just like being invited over. Don’t worry about judgement. Sometimes I’m able to cook for everyone, but tonight, with 19 people being here… I outsourced the cooking. But we will get to that later. I’ve decided on Spode Blue Italian for tonight’s dinner as I have enough of that collection for the amount of guests I’m having. I have matched it with my fall plaid napkins and gold rings. We didn’t have enough chairs, so we brought two down from other rooms that are in a similar style. It may seem strange, but I get a definite thrill from setting the table. Why does this bring me so much joy? It’s the little things in life. It’s an artistic pastime for me. I love selecting the plates, napkins, tablecloth, flower arrangements and how they will all go together. Of course, candles are a must. I always think of Hyacinth Bucket and her candlelight suppers! Ha!
I finally purchased some elegant chafing dishes. I’ve wanted these for a while. It’s much more convenient to keep the food warm this way, rather than in the oven. On the menu tonight is Mediterranean food… one of my favorites. We are having chicken and vegetable kabobs with basmati rice and a Mediterranean salad. Appetizers are falafel, hummus, pita bread, and tzatziki. And, the pièce de résistance is cheesecake with raspberries for dessert.
The dinner party was a success. It was so fun to get together and laugh! Now, I didn’t want to be one of those annoying dinner party hosts who puts a camera in everyone’s face and I want to be conscious about everyone’s privacy, but there are two people I think you should meet! The first one is our friend, Cameron, who has a channel called, The Busy Gardener. The second one is my video editor, Evan… I thought you’d get a kick out of meeting those two since they are a part of the YouTube world. The dinner went until late, and I didn’t get to bed until midnight. It was so fun. I hope this video inspires you to entertain this season. Thank you for watching. See you next time! Love, Jennifer
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Hi Sofi, this is a great strategy to get out of the habit of late-night snacking. Thanks for sharing your tips!
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November 11, 2021
Intermittent Fasting Weight Loss | 5 Surprising Observations
I've been following the 16:8 method of intermittent fasting for 20 months now and have noticed some surprising observations. I'm sharing those with you in today's video.
Disclaimer: This video is intended for entertainment purposes only. If you are interested in trying intermittent fasting please consult your doctor first.
The first observation: I am not hungry first thing in the morning. When you begin intermittent fasting, you think you're going to wake up starving since you fasted after dinner and through the night, but I have found the opposite to be true.
The second observation: Long-term intermittent fasting makes you want to eat healthful foods. Because intermittent fasting is about when you eat rather than what you eat, some people think they can eat junk food during their eating window. This might happen some days, but generally, I find that my cravings have altered and now I crave really clean meals.
The third observation: Because you clean up your diet significantly, you might lose more weight than you anticipated losing. This can be good or bad, depending on your unique situation. I have strangely lost a few more pounds this month, going from 116 lbs to 112 lbs without changing anything in my routine (for context, I am 5'5 1/2") My doctor recommend I add more healthy fats back into my diet: nuts, whole eggs, avocados, dark chocolate, fatty fish, etc.
The fourth observation: Your skin might improve. I'm very happy with my skin lately and I am not sure if it is because of intermittent fasting, but my skin is the healthiest it's been my whole life.
The fifth observation: Intermittent fasting might alter your eating habits dramatically. This can be good or bad, depending on your situation. Because I have stopped snacking after dinner, I am no longer able to eat late at night without getting a stomach ache. Occasionally we will go out to dinner or eat a late meal with family and friends and my body lets me know it's unhappy. All these points are worth weighing before you decide to embark on intermittent fasting.
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⚜️ Time Stamps0:00 Introduction and disclaimer1:01 You don't wake up hungry3:13 You crave healthful foods4:51 You might lose too much weight8:02 Your skin might improve 9:01 You might alter your eating habits for good
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Comment of the WeekAshley writes, "Your meals always look so satisfying. I absolutely love that you give yourself a dessert daily. I also love a sweet treat in the afternoon. I've also implemented eating dinner pretty early (during the 5 PM hour) and I really am not hungry for the rest of the night, but I do go to bed pretty early so that helps."
Hi Ashley, thank you! I have to have dessert every day. Teatime is a big moment of pleasure and respite for me. I'm so happy you enjoy the videos. Thank you for watching!
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November 8, 2021
Intermittent Fasting What I Eat in a Day | 16:8 Method
I'm sharing another Intermittent Fasting What I Eat in a Day video for you with two days of meals.
I do the 16:8 method of Intermittent Fasting, which means I fast for 16 hours and have an 8 hour eating window during the day. I do not do a special diet (like keto), but rather, try to eat a well-balanced regular diet. This video is not intending to give nutritional advice. If you wish to do intermittent fasting, please consult your doctor first. These videos are for entertainment purposes only.
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Hi Lynnette, what a wonderful idea! I absolutely love that.
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November 6, 2021
Daily Connoisseur Holiday Gift Guide 2021
Welcome to The Daily Connoisseur Holiday Gift Guide for 2021.I'm featuring the best small businesses in today's video in categories for her, for him, for kids, for home, and stocking stuffers.
Jennifer's Books & Daily Connoisseur Merch
The Madame Chic series makes an excellent gift for Francophiles, avid readers, and all people who want to add romance to their everyday lives.
Lessons from Madame Chic At Home with Madame Chic Polish Your Poise with Madame Chic Connoisseur Kids
Connoisseur Kids is great book to gift your children. It is a book meant to be read with parent and child (although older children will be able to read it on their own) and serves as a bonding tool as you go over the basics on the importance of etiquette and manners in everyday life.
If you are a fan of The Daily Connoisseur or know someone who is, what better gift to give than Daily Connoisseur Merch? We had an artist create new original designs for The Daily Connoisseur...
... and merch for The Chic Society. You can find stickers, coffee mugs, posters, coffee tumblers, reusable water bottles and more with the Daily Connoisseur merch designs.
Jennifer's Top Picks
Music Box Attic carry the most exquisite customizable music boxes on the market. This one is a custom Phantom of the Opera jewelry box. This company makes it into my top picks because these gifts will be cherished for generations to come.
Astarin personalized wind chimes JLS10 for 10% off Who doesn't love wind chimes? These are the most beautifully crafted wind chimes that would make an excellent gift for men and women. Ours makes garden time magical.
Nomad Lane Bento Bag (link gives $20 off at check out) This is the best travel carry-on bag you will find! There are so many compartments and it sits beautifully on top of your carry-on luggage. Suitable for men and women, this would make an excellent gift for anyone you know who likes to travel in style.
Pique Tea Matcha Green Tea and More DAILYC for 5% off Pique tea not only carry their signature Sun Goddess Matcha, but so many other beauty and tea elixirs too. These high-quality teas would please any tea connoisseur's palate.
Lemon Drop Gifts CHIC gives 10% off The idea behind this concept is genius: create customizable gift boxes for the people you love. There are so many options. It really makes gift giving at a distance very easy.
Comvita New Zealand's #1 Manuka Honey Gourmet food and delicacies always make great gifts for men and women because the are special foods that will surely be put to use. Manuka honey is renowned for its healing properties as well as excellent flavor.
For Him
Native Atlas (muscle rub) Native Atlas carry and entire line of recovery products that would be great for any athlete or man in your life who would like a high-quality product that will relieve their aches and pains.
Wolf est. 1834 Men’s valet tray, watch roll, watch storage Wolf is a well-established brand that carry high-end accessories for men and women. Their men's line, in particular, is very impressive.
Sakari Japanese knife This 8 inch, Japanese chef's knife comes in a beautiful wooden and red velvet box, has an exquisite handle, is of the utmost quality and is highly giftable.
For Her
French Knot DAILYC15 for 15% off The French Knot do artisan made hand knit winter hats and gloves. They also have a beautiful selection of accessories like mini purses and hand-knit dolls. The hat I'm wearing is the Josephine cloche.
Wilding Empress Gua Sha Collection do facial gua sha systems. Gua sha is a Traditional Chinese Medicine practice in which a tool is used to beautiful your skin. This is their empress collection, which combines Empress tonic, Empress oil, and their patented Empress stone. These products work synergistically to create a perfect canvas for the benefits that gua sha provides. Whole plant botanicals in the tonic and oil deliver hydrating smoothing and brightening effects while the Empress Stone sculpts facial contours by undoing old expression patterns, moving lymph and encouraging myofascial release.
Pinrose x Madame Chic Collection JSCOTT gives free shipping Pinrose is my favorite perfume company. My three favorite scents: Secret Genius, Mystical Misfit, and Merry Maker are packaged together with your choice of Lessons from Madame Chic or At Home with Madame Chic. What a treat!
SKYE Jewelry Jennifer20 for 20% off You see me wearing SKYE's beautifully whimsical jewelry year round. I love it so much and always receive compliments when I wear it. Check out SKYE's fabulous jewelry collection for the special lady in your life.
Dana Rebecca Sylvie Rose Bar Necklace This minimalist bar necklace in 14K gold and pavé diamonds makes a perfect layering necklace and, hence, an amazing gift. I love layering it or wearing it alone. It adds a modern elegance to my outfits.
Londontown Nail Polish Holiday Gift Sets JenniferS for 25% off Londontown carry the most high-quality manicure and pedicure products. They have several holiday gift sets this year that are sure to delight.
Day Designer Planner CONNOISSEUR10 for 10% off Surprise someone you love with a beautiful 2022 Day Designer planner. The covers are so stylish and the layouts are chic and elegant.
Inspired by Nikki Apron Nikki Moreno sells gorgeous hand-made aprons that add a vintage style to your everyday homemaking.
For Home
Seed of Memory Art by Bee Leigh are portraits from a bygone era. Her giclée prints are sure to delight an art lover in your life and add a touch of glamor to your jewel box home.
Otherland candles are beautifully scented, elegantly packaged, and highly giftable. A marvelous alternative to the large box-chain store candles. My favorite scent is Fallen Fir.
American Blossom Linens carry beautiful organic, made-in-America bed linens that are the highest quality you can find.
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Thriae Turkish Towels would make a great gift and are a unique alternative to the terry cloth towels most people use. They brighten up a room and add a bohemian touch to your bathroom decor.
For Kids
Warmies Heatable Stuffed Animals DCXWARMIES for 15% off. Warmies are stuffed animals that you can warm in the microwave. Your children will love their weighted heft and warm embrace at bedtime! We absolutely love our Warmies.
Name Stories create name posters for your children. It is such a special gift for a child to see the significance of their name on a piece of wall art. You can have them as posters or framed.
Name Bubbles create labels with your children's names on them. They can put these labels on everything form their school supplies to their clothing. They would make great gifts.
Stocking Stuffers
Gviewin Air Pods Case are affordable and make great stocking stuffers because of their size. Choose from dozens of pretty and stylish prints to house your Air Pods in.
The Flick Stick is a cat eyeliner stamp that makes it so easy to apply a chic cat eye. This would make a great stocking stuffer for any makeup lover in your life.
Simple Christmas Lists by Free to Family is a neat holiday journal that helps you stay on budget, and plan for the holiday season to come.
Marie-Anne Lecoeur's Style Journals are blank journals that allow you to journal about your style. Interspersed with inspiring quotes, these journals would make great stocking stuffers for stylish ladies and gentlemen in your life.
Closet Kit Dividers ( CHIC20 gives 20% off) allow you to curate your closet like a chic boutique so you can easily organize your space and dressed in the morning with style.
The Elegant Connoisseur Businesses
Looking for even more ideas? Consider supporting The Elegant Connoisseur businesses (the top tier in the private membership group). These ladies and gentlemen have excellent small businesses that would love your support!
Amanda Dykes, Author of Yours is the NightAmiee Floor, Azalia Spa GoodsJenny Williams, Carrot Top Paper ShopElaine Brisebois, Certified NutritionistEmily McNeil, Fine ArtAshley Buffa Freedom Moms Smart Kid Chore SystemGuy Blaise, author of Love Like the FrenchJulie Kolman - My Confident Closet Kari Vanhoozer, author of 'Tis the Season for Poetry: Through the Year with Poems and Activities for Children and their FamiliesLindy Sellers, YouTube Channel Nicole Brignolle - Founder of Lovely BitsMrs. Shockley - A Home for EleganceSarah Miller, CashmereBark.com Sarah Morgan Wellness Tina Hugall - OutschoolShear Fibers Etsy ShopThe Shortbread Family - Allen's Scottish ShortbreadMrs. TJ Sturm, Sturm Brothers Jewelry Cherish Flieder- Something to Cherish Vicel Victoria - JAFRA Beauty Consultant
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November 4, 2021
Outfits of the Week from my Fall Ten-Item Capsule Wardrobe
I'm sharing one week of outfits from my fall ten-item capsule wardrobe with you in today's video.
Fall weather is here in Southern California (well... as "fall" as it gets here) and I am enjoying dressing for the season. Let's take a look at the outfits:
Lilysilk midnight blue blouse Daily15 for 15% off Mott & Bow Allan Jeans JLS10 for 10% off SKYE Coraline Trench Jennifer20 for 20% offOliver Cabell leopard mulesNeiwai Barely Zero Bra JS10 for 10% off SKYE Jules crystal necklace Lilysilk scrunchie Daily15 for 15% off Londontown nail polish "Vendetta" JenniferS for 25% off Elastic Infinity Belt
Dress is by Velvet by Graham & SpencerHipstik tights JEN15 for 15% offSKYE Enora earrings Jennifer20 for 20% offSatin bow scrunchieBallet flats by London Sole (no longer available) Linking similar here
Lilysilk white button-down blouse Daily15 for 15% off Lilysilk silk trousers Daily15 for 15% off Oliver Cabell black driving shoesSKYE Jules necklace Jennifer20 for 20% off
Outerknown S.E.A. suitJ Crew Wool coatOliver Cabell leopard mulesDana Rebecca bar necklace
Mer Sea Courtside sweaterKate Kasin skirtOliver Cabell mulesLondontown Pink Illuminating Nail Concealer JenniferS for 25% off 
Mer Sea Lisbon Travel SweaterDavy Piper Bra CamisoleNeiwai Barely Zero Bra Camisole JS10 for 10% off Mott & Bow Allan Jeans JLS10 for 10% offThursday Boots Captain Boot Thank you to Function of Beauty custom hair care for sponsoring today's video.
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Comment of the WeekDiane M. writes, "Jennifer, this was such a pleasant video to motivate us to start getting ready. Somehow you managed to keep it cozy and slow paced while encouraging us to start early! Perfect!"
Diane, I am so happy you enjoyed the video. In the past I have delayed Christmas planning because it felt too early but the best years are when I strategically plan ahead. Thank you for watching!
I hope you enjoyed this outfits of the week video. Let us know how your fall wardrobe is coming along. What are your favorite pieces this year?
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November 1, 2021
Planning for the Holidays | Outfits, Decor & More
Let’s plan for the holiday season in this month’s Mega Motivation video because you know what I always say… Being chic is being prepared.
Welcome back to The Daily Connoisseur. The holidays are upon us. Thanksgiving will be here before we know it and Christmas is right around the corner. I’ve learned over the years that early planning is the best way to enjoy the season because I can finally relax in those late December weeks knowing that everything has been taken care of. I’m using this adorable holiday list book created by my friend Kim, from Free to Family, in combination with my Day Designer planner (CONNOISSEUR10 for 10% off) to make this holiday season an organized one. This video is part of Mega Motivation. I’ll leave the playlist here so you can see how all the other lovely YouTubers are decluttering and planning for the holidays.
Before we begin, let’s put a pineapple apple cider in the slow cooker and then we can enjoy it together at the end of the video: {"image":"https://i.imgur.com/pQuaVX6.jpg"... Cooker Pineapple Apple Cider","video":null,"recipeIngredient":["4 cups pineapple juice","4 cups apple cider","4 - 8 whole cloves","2 cinnamon sticks (or one tsp ground cinnamon)","2 tea bags or 1 Tbs loose leaf tea of choice ","One orange, thinly sliced"],"recipeInstructions":["Place all ingredients into a slow cooker and cook on low for two hours. When finished, strain the cider into cups and top with orange slices. Enjoy! "],"@context":"http://schema.org","@type&q..."}
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Lilysilk shirred dress Daily15 for 15% offTen-Item Wardrobe It may seem strange that we are starting in the wardrobe, but I like to look through my closet and decide on my outfits for the upcoming season. This helps me to not only feel presentable, but festive. And I don’t need to waste time figuring out what to wear. I’ll be retiring this plaid skirt in December, so knowing that, I’ll get good use out of it in the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving. I’ll be replacing it with this green dress from Lilysilk (Daily15 for 15% off) of which has a gorgeous dark green, emerald color and will be perfect for dressing up and down during the holiday season. I’ll share more about this dress in an upcoming video. It’s getting colder, so I’ll be making sure my tights, sweaters, and boots are in top order. And, of course, that my coats are all ready to go as well.
⚜️ What I'm WearingMott & Bow navy cashmere sweater JLS10 for 10% off Mott & Bow Grey Allan jean JLS10 for 10% off Pink illuminating nail concealer JenniferS for 25% offJackie Mack Designs necklace TDC15OFF for 15% off
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China and table linensI’ll be switching out the china from Spode Woodland to Spode Christmas Tree. Making sure all the plates are in order and cleaned and ready to go is a big part of the joy in the transition of holidays. I’m also checking out my table linens for Christmas and making sure they are ironed and suitable for use. I have these darling holly tablecloth and matching napkin set that will brighten up the bird room this year.
⚜️ Holiday Decor ResourcesSpode Christmas Tree Riverbend Home Holiday Shop William Sonoma Holiday Ballard Designs Holiday ShopNearly Natural Faux Holiday Floral arrangements
Decorations and Ornaments Let’s look at holiday décor. You know how much I Iove a theme, so we have Nutcracker-themed stockings and figures. And each year I really enjoy bringing out this one-of-a-kind Kay Burkart Santa that I will treasure forever. Just making sure these decorations are still looking good and deciding on where they will go is a joy.
Books This is a big one for me. I love to compile all the holiday books I’d like to read to the kids and have them handy in one place. In past years, the books have been scattered from the year before and we will go without reading some of the cozy classics we have enjoyed on an annual basis. Some of the best memories of the season involve us reading a cozy book like The Mary Englebreit version of The Night Before Christmas by the Tree with mugs of hot cocoa. As a child, I have great memories of reading this Christmas book each year: Raffi’s Christmas Treasury, that my grandmother gave me. I still have it and read it to my own kids. We adults can’t forget about ourselves. I like to bring out the books I like to enjoy each season too.
⚜️Books and Magazines FeaturedSimple Christmas Lists by Free to Family The Day Designer Planner CONNOISSEUR10 for 10% off Victoria Magazine Mary Englebreit The Night Before Christmas A Vintage Christmas
Recipe GatheringAnd finally, I’m gathering the recipes I’d like to make this year and stock up on the pantry ingredients, so they are readily available for when I like to begin. This involves me looking at some of my favorite holiday cookbooks and magazines. Victoria Magazine always has such beautifully elegant recipes. I’ll be making some of these this year.
Spode Woodland China Time to enjoy our festive pineapple apple cider. I take the ladle and strain the cider into cups. During your holiday planning, don’t forget to take time to enjoy the season fully. I hope you enjoyed today’s planning for the holidays video.
May your holiday season be steeped in good cheer. Keep calm and have an elegant holiday season and I’ll see you in my next video. Love, Jennifer
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View this post on InstagramComment of the WeekDawn writes, "Thanks for highlighting this topic! Preparedness is so often overlooked and even frowned upon sometimes. We forget how in past years, homes would have larders, pantries, and basements stocked for a full season at a time! I would like to help further explain hoarding vs. preparedness. Hoarding is buying more than you need or can use, resulting in less availability for others in times of need. Preparedness, or a well stocked pantry contains items you regularly use, bought during times of economic stability, slowly built up in quantities over time, and within your budget (often at discount during seasonal sales and in bulk). This reduces strain on the supply chain and sets you up to not needing to “panic buy” and contribute to clearing the store shelves. It brings great peace of mind knowing that you are well prepared and helps the overall community by allowing resources to go to those who need them the most."A post shared by 阿貝的小生活 (@littlelife.abi)
Dawn, your comment was so well-written and your observations on hoarding vs. preparedness are spot on. Thank you!
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October 28, 2021
20 Essential Preps Every Household Should Have | Supply Shortage Preparedness
One of the mottos of The Daily Connoisseur is Being Chic is Being Prepared. We must be prepared for any eventuality that arises, whether it be a natural disaster or a supply chain crisis that spurs shortages.
In today's video I'm sharing 20 Essential preps that every household should have.
I am linking everything I discuss here for your reference as well:
⚜️ Featured in the videoEmergency Food, Flashlights, Preps and more on Jennifer's Amazon pageBerkey Water Filtration System The Survival Medicine Handbook SAS Survival Handbook Aero Garden (countertop food grower) Cloth Diapers and supplies Dutchess menstrual cup 2-pack (my recommendation) Reusable sanitary pads 10-pack Bend Soap Co. code DC10 gives 10% off Sudsy Soapery JENNIFERSCOTT gives 5% off
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Food • Emergency food• Canned food • Long shelf-life food• Home grown produce• Pet food • Water filtration
Medicine • Prescription medications, generic ones like children’s Tylenol, medications for your pets • Vitamins and supplements • Band aids, Neosporin • First-aid kit • Aloe with lidocaine for burns
Sanitary care • Reusable diapers • A way to prepare for possible toilet paper shortages again – travel bidet, cloth wipes • Feminine products- reusable- menstrual cup, cloth pads • Soap- bar soap
Home Items • Candles • Flashlights • Matches • Batteries • Medicine and Survival handbooks
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Toni W. writes, "We often invite foreign students who are studying in the US at a local University to our Thanksgiving dinner. The are often so excited to share our Thanksgiving tradition and we send them each back to their dorm or apartment with our Thanksgiving leftovers. My husband’s father was a college professor and this was the tradition that my husband grew up with. 🥧 🦃"
Toni, I love this. You can be sure that the students will never forget their American Thanksgiving experience!
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October 25, 2021
What's for Dinner? Delicious Fall Meals
Welcome to a new episode of What's for Dinner? In today's video I'm sharing 3 delicious and easy-to-make fall dinners, plus my favorite pumpkin pie smoothie. I hope you enjoy today's video.
I have included the printable recipe cards for you down below. We are making Thanksgiving Turkey Pot Pie, Vegetarian Cheese and Vegetable Twist, Spaghetti Squash Casserole, and Pumpkin Pie Smoothie.
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PrintWith ImageWithout ImageThanksgiving Turkey Pot PieThis is the perfect dish for Thanksgiving leftoversIngredients2 cups cooked stuffing 1/4 cup chicken broth2 oz soft cream cheese3/4 cup turkey gravy2 cups shredded, cooked turkey1 cup broccoli florets (cooked or raw)1/2 cup shredded cheese2 cups prepared mashed potatoes2 Tbs melted butter1/2 cup French Fried Onions for toppingsalt and pepper to tasteInstructionsPreheat oven to 350°. Combine stuffing and broth to moisten. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a greased 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. Bake 10-15 minutes.In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and gravy until smooth. Stir in the turkey, broccoli, cheese, salt and pepper. Spoon over crust.Placed mashed potatoes on top of the pie. Drizzle with melted butter. Sprinkle with French Fried Onions. Bake until heated through and lightly browned, 25 minutes.Serve with a side of cranberry sauce. 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PrintWith ImageWithout ImageVegetarian Cheese and Vegetable TwistThis vegetarian dish makes a great party appetizer or main course, when paired with a salad.Ingredients2 eggs, beaten4 oz softened cream cheese1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese3 cups broccoli florets (cooked or raw)1 pint sliced mushrooms1 cup whole cherry tomatoes4 green onions, sliced2 8oz cans refrigerated crescent rollsInstructionsPre-heat oven to 375ºF. Mix eggs, cream cheese, and shredded cheese until blended. Stir in broccoli, mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, and green onions until well incorporated. Unroll crescent dough; separate into 16 triangles. Arrange in 11-inch circle on a greased baking pan, with bottom sides of triangles overlapping in center and points of triangles toward outside. (It should look like a "sun".) Spoon cheese and vegetable mixture onto dough near center of circle. 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PrintWith ImageWithout ImageSpaghetti Squash CasseroleIngredients1 large spaghetti squash, cut in half and de-seeded1 medium onion, chopped3 cloves of garlic, minced4 to 5 cups of Spinach 1 pint mushrooms, sliced28 oz Spaghetti Sauce12 oz Sweet Italian sausage1 1/2 cups shredded white cheddar cheeseInstructionsPre-heat your oven to 350 degrees F. Slice the spaghetti squash in half and take out the seeds. Place sliced side down in a large casserole dish filled with 1 inch of water. Bake until fully cooked, around 1 hour. Allow squash to cool slightly. Cook the sausage on the grill or a grill pan until fully cooked through. Set aside. Chop into smaller pieces once cool enough to handle. Meanwhile, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until soft. Add mushrooms and cook until soft. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Scoop the cooked spaghetti squash into a large bowl. Add the spaghetti sauce, cooked sausage, and cooked vegetables. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine fully. 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The Chic Assignment Check-In October 2021| Corelli x Rilke
Welcome to The Chic Assignment Check-in for October. We are going to learn 5 interesting facts about Corelli, and dive into Rilke's transcendent poetry.
Chic Assignment No. 1 Corelli Concerto Grosso Op. 6 No. 8
Arcangelo Corelli (1653 - 1713) was an Italian violinist and composer in the Baroque era. We are listening to his concerto grosso op. 6 no. 8 this month. Even though this is known as The Christmas Concerto, it is also wonderful to listen to in autumn. We are learning 5 fun facts about Corelli from the Orchestra from the Age of Enlightenment.
Chic Assignment No. 2 Enjoy the poetry of Rainer Maria Rilke (1875 - 1926)
Portrait painting of Rainer Maria Rilke by Leonid Pasternak - public domainRilke was an Austrian poet and novelist. You can read his poems for free online at the Poetry Foundation or you can read a book of his collected poems. Today I'm sharing his biography and a selection of his excellent poetry.
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October 21, 2021
Enchanted Homemaking on an October Evening
Enchantment By Jennifer L. Scott
One October Evening, I steal outside to breathe. Release my swirling thoughts, Around my head they wreathe.
Smell the midnight roses, And tinkle the wind chime. Regard the jasmine plant, I’m training it to climb.
Crisp October evenings, I feel enchantment deep. Inspire me again, Infuse my dreams in sleep.
Welcome back to the Daily Connoisseur. We had our first rain of the season today and the flowers returned in gorgeous bloom to celebrate. It’s earlier in the day now and I’m making a creamy tomato tortellini soup for lunch, but first I will lay the table.
Enchantment is an original poem by Jennifer L. Scott. All rights reserved. ⚜️ What I'm WearingDressing gown (robe) by Fleur't Lilysilk midnight blue blouse Daily15 for 15% off Mott & Bow Jeans JLS10 for 10% off SKYE Jules necklace Jennifer20 for 20% off Red bow slippers Apron Inspired by Nikki
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These everyday rituals…. I’ve done them a million times. Preparing the table never gets old to me. I like to choose the tablecloth and make it look well-dressed. Today I’d like to compliment the white lilies so I’m going with a cream cloth and the rattan placemats.
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I sauté one chopped onion in olive oil in my giant soup pot. I also add a sprig of rosemary to deepen the flavor. Once the onion is softened, I add chicken stock, diced tomatoes, tomato puree, and heavy cream and season this all with salt and pepper. I’m going to let that simmer on low for 20 minutes while I take care of the laundry.
I find that homemaking has so much to do with time management and optimizing every moment you have. It’s a choreographed dance, but once you get into the flow, it is enjoyable. I just can’t forget I’m cooking something on the stove! And now back to the soup. I’m going to chop a large bushel of spinach to add to the soup. Then I add the tortellini and some extra basil and let this cook for 12 more minutes. When it’s finished, I ladle the soup into bowls and top with parmesan cheese. This is being served with a deliciously robust flavored brown bread with Irish butter. Could there be a better fall luncheon?
And now it’s time to put on my gloves. I have an ongoing project to scrub the baseboards. I usually start this time of year so that by Thanksgiving they look shiny and new. I find that using a magic eraser works best on the kitchen base boards, which tend to have grease and grime sticking to them. I soak the magic eraser in water and squeeze it out. If there is a lot of stuck-on grime, I add a bit of dish soap. This is one of those rather unpleasant tasks. Nowhere near as satisfying as laying the table. But I have a treat in store for myself after this, so I carry on scrubbing.
Time to restore my senses to beauty once again. I found these flowers on sale at the grocery store. Technically they were the least desirable ones. But I plan to make an elegant bouquet of them nonetheless. I feel my vase with the eucalyptus first and dot in these beautiful purple flowers. They are called a wavy leaf sea lavender. Scientific name: Limonium sinuatum. This is a great flower for drying. When I used to visit my grandmother in Cambria, I always loved seeing this flower hanging from the rafters of the local shops. But it also lasts a long time in bouquets. I like to challenge myself to buy the flowers on sale and create an expensive looking bouquet. Mission accomplished!
We are headed for the enchanted October evening, but first the kitchen must be put to right. I don’t have kitchen duty every night, it switches between my husband, myself, and the kids, but tonight is my night and I’m going to find the enchantment in it. I find it enjoyable to come downstairs after everyone is in bed, light a candle, and listen to an audiobook while I tidy up. Tonight, I’m listening to the sounds of cleaning and allowing my swirling thoughts to wreathe around my head. October is an enchanting month. The air is different. And the path to winter is now well established.
Crisp October evenings, I feel enchantment deep. Inspire me again, Infuse my dreams in sleep.
Thank you for joining me on The Daily Connoisseur. I hope this inspired you to find the enchantment in your everyday life, even in the most mundane tasks. Keep calm and remain classy and I’ll see you next time.
Love,
Jennifer
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Eithne writes, "I liked what you said about not wanting to get rid of the laughter lines. Audrey Hepburn was once asked if she would like her wrinkles airbrushed out of a photo. She said ‘don’t you dare. I earned every one of those wrinkles’"
I love that story about Audrey Hepburn. I feel the same way. I've earned each and every laugh line. And they were created in joy!
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