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On the Go Notebook

My life is constantly on-the-go. If I have time to sit down and make a full meal and dessert, I’m lucky. My new favorite dessert is a 10-minute recipe for a delicious cake. I mean how amazing is that! But that’s besides the point.

When you’re on-the-go sometimes a large journal is too much to take on the journey. You need something more compact so that you can fit everything with you. Just because you want something small and compact doesn’t mean you want something plain and boring. A cover should give just as much inspiration as the scenery around you in my opinion.

We have just the notebook for when you’re out and about! Our vintage blossom notebooks are a nice compact size (6 by 8 inches and 64 pages each). They also come in a pack of two, so if you run out of the first one you have another already lined up! Let Birch Press help you be on the go with style with our vintage blossom journals.

November 27, 2015
Seasonal Bedding

One thing I love to do when the season changes is redecorate my bed room a tad to get into the spirit!

I’ll do for summer a light stripped bedding for Autumn, a warm yellow print for spring, a white for autumn, and for winter a deep blue or a deep red color.

Changing things up a bit helps me to feel excited for any season that is coming my way.

I found the cutest DIY to help make my room feel more homey! I can’t wait to get started- it’s about time for some change around my place.

Let Birch Press help you and the family to get into every season this year with our wonderful bedding collection.

November 24, 2015
The Serious Cup

Have you ever been preparing for an important meeting in the morning and you’re in the zone until, you notice the only mugs you have are ones with dogs, cats, and snowmen on them! The level of professionalism just drops dramatically.

Everyone needs those mugs for on those important days, that make you feel at the top of your game! Why not try our dot espresso cups– these cups have a very classic look with a pop of color at the bottom of the glass so that you can show a hint of your style with a business-ready feel!

Our espresso cups come in the colors dove grey, ruby red, peacock blue, and meadow green. Don’t let those silly mugs throw you off of your business agenda ever again! Instead, add some cups that you can drink with style.

November 20, 2015
Something a Little Different

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?

November 17, 2015
Let’s Talk Turkey Day!

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.

November 14, 2015
Perfect Pumpkin!
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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November 11, 2015
The Secret is Written!

Do you ever have a bunch of recipes that you want to write down and save but you feel that those boring index cards you find are not worthy of the secret ingredients?

Me too!

But, look no further!

Birch Press has three selections of recipe cards that will make you want to share your secrets with the world through their elegant designs! Each card has sections to put the name of recipe, notes to remember while cooking, and of course space for the ingredients. Two selections even have an area to put prep time and total time- which is perfect for sharing recipes with that mother-in-law that won’t stop bothering you about those delicious cinnamon buns you brought to brunch the other day!

Don’t keep those delicious creations stuck inside your head forever, write them down on some beautifully designed recipe cards!

November 10, 2015
Crafting With Dave

Watercolors are great for creating that perfect landscape photo but, they also can add the perfect touch to your homemade cards! With our materials sold at Birch Press and our other companies such as Poppy and Memory Box, you can make a card that will make everyone’s mouth drop!

November 3, 2015
Top It Off!

Having a baby, whether that is your first, second, or third is an exciting time in ones life that deserves a celebration!

And nothing screams celebration more than a cake!

Want make your beautiful cake even more festive? Birch Press has just the trick!

Cake Toppers!

You can surprise the relatives announcing with a ‘baby on the way‘ topper or throw a baby shower for your friend with a ‘welcome baby‘ topper!

Let Birch Press help you top the celebration cake with your newborn as the center of attention!

October 30, 2015
Adventures in Cooking’s Delicious Dessert!
It’s no secret that we are huge fans of the fall season. And yummy fall desserts…it doesn’t get any better than that! So when we asked Eva Kosmas Floras of Adventures in Cooking to create a recipe for us, we were ecstatic when she agreed! Don’t settle for just any old cookie, spice this season up with these delicious Pumpkin Shortbread Cookies.Take a look at our Fall LookBook or our site to see our collection. Check out the recipe below!

Ingredients
- 3/4 pound unsalted butter (3 sticks), softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch of salt
- 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
Recipe
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. In the large bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together the butter and sugar at medium high speed until smooth and fluffy, about 1 minute.
3. Add the pumpkin puree, allspice, vanilla, nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt and mix at medium speed until combined. Add the flour, a little at a time, mixing at medium low speed until a smooth thick dough forms.
4. Turn the dough out onto a well-floured smooth working surface and roll out the dough until it is about 1/4-inch thick.
5. Use a circular cookie cutter about 2 inches in diameter to cut out the cookie shapes and place them on an ungreased baking sheet.
6. Bake them at 350 for 25 minutes, or until very light golden around the edges.
7. Remove the pan from the oven and allow the cookies to cool completely on pan before removing with a spatula. The shortbread cookies can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Here’s an added bonus: Birch Press Design is offering a 20% discount off of your entire purchase today through November 27th! Just use the sale code adventures at checkout to get the discount. Enjoy baking!

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October 27, 2015