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To all who celebrate, MERRY CHRISTMAS!

From the team at Birch Press Design to you, we wish you a very merry day and hope you have a wonderful time celebrating with close family and friends!

All the crazy shopping and dinner planning is over, and now you can take a breath, relax, and enjoy the holiday!

If you’re looking for some last minute desserts or already planning for next year, here are some great recipes I found!

I’m drooling as I type this, seriously! To accompany these delicous treats, Birch Press Design has just the right cookware for you! From pie plates to cake stands to aprons to keep you clean!

When it comes to preparing you in the kitchen, Birch Press Design has got you back!

Malls are packed, parking is terrible, and it’s just plain yucky weather outside (at least in Seattle). I try my best to avoid going to out in the real world to encounter real people in real situations during this time of the year. It can just be really stressful!

That’s why I stick to online shopping, and let me tell you, it has changed my life! I can stay in my pajamas all day, cozy up with a cup of tea and a blanket, and search the web for presents for friends and family from the comfort of my own home!

Now I know this is making me sound a little antisocial and lazy, but I’m telling you, it’s the best! When the packages show up at your doorstep, it’s like a mini Christmas, and what’s better than that?!

Birch Press Design has all of the perfect gifts for the holiday season. From rolling pins and cookware sets for the person who loves to be in the kitchen, to journals for those who enjoy writing.

Not only does Birch Press Design have the gifts, but they have festive cards and gift tags that will be great for when it comes time to wrap the presents and send them off!

Trust me, do most, if not all, of your shopping online and Birch Press Design won’t let you down!

Every year it’s the same meal: turkey, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, and dinner roles. And yes, it’s delicious, but why not try something else? I’ve been thinking about trying duck this year around. I know it’s not traditional, but I’ve been wanting to switch it up for a while now.

Before you dismiss this idea, take a look at this recipe. I mean, how incredible does that look?! If it’s not a hit, then I can always go back to the classic turkey next year, but why not give it a shot.

I recently got my hands on Birch Press Design’s new cocottes. They are going to work perfectly for this dish! My mouth is already watering. I tend to get a little too excited when it comes to the holidays, but how can you resist?

Thanksgiving is around the corner which you know what that means…another dinner I get to prepare! As you can probably guess, this holiday season is my favorite because of all the different recipes I get to try out.

At the beginning of the month, I’m searching high and low for the next best recipe to try out. And this year didn’t disappoint. Now I can’t resist a good dessert, so I was so ecstatic to find these apple pie cookies. And who doesn’t love leftovers? Here’s an recipe I want to try with all of the leftover cranberries from the day.

Trying new recipes can be fun, but unless you aren’t fully armed with the best cookware accessories, it can be tricky to get the dish down pat. Birch Press Design has started selling cookware and knives just in time for the holiday season, which is full of delicious food. The pots and pans will be a perfect set for cooking all of my dishes on the morning of Thanksgiving. And I cannot wait to get to slicing with the knives. A new razor sharp set is just what I needed in my kitchen.

Today’s blog post is a little extra special!

We asked Jessica Segarra of The Novice Chef Blog to create a recipe using the Staub pumpkin cocotte, and she did not disappoint! This delicious, festive soup is perfect for this time of the year and the burst of fall flavors will leave you wanting seconds. For an added bonus to today’s blog, Birch Press Design is offering a 20% discount to your entire purchase (on top of sale prices!) today through December 11th. Just use the code novice at check out to receive the discount! Take a look at our Fall LookBook or our site to see our collection. Click here to take a look at Jessica’s blog!

She was kind enough to share her recipe with us (of course, we wouldn’t leave you drooling!):

Butternut Squash, Apple & Sage Soup

Yield: serves 4

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 55 minutes

Total time: 1 hour and 5 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs peeled and cubed butternut squash (fresh or frozen)
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 1 large red apple, cored, peeled and diced
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, thinly sliced
• 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 5 large safe leaves
• 2 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• salt & pepper, to taste

Recipe:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease dutch oven with non stick spray.
2. Add butternut squash, onion, and apple to dutch oven. Stir to combine. Arrange butter slices on top of mixture.
3. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
4. Remove dutch oven from oven and transfer to stove top. Add chicken broth, sage leaves, cumin, cinnamon, smoked paprika and cayenne pepper. Stir to combine and bring to a low boil.
5. Cook for 10 minutes to combine flavors. Puree until smooth with an immersion blender (or by transferring soup to a blender and blending until smooth).
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve hot!

photo and recipe credit:

Jessica Segarra

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