Lunchtime Links for October 30th, 2015

• Oh, Sweet Basil: Pumpkin spice chip cookies.
• Picky Palate: Chicken Caprese pasta bake.
• The First Year Blog: Pumpkin chocolate cheesecake.
• Averie Cooks: Buffalo chicken dip.
• Two Peas and Their Pod: Pumpkin French toast.

National Apple Harvest Festival - October 11th, 2015

It's pretty clear from my posts and rampant pumpkin purchases that I love fall, especially all of the foods associated with this time of year.  This of course includes all different kinds of fall festivals which pop up in the area during the fall, which is a great way to go somewhere new and enjoy the fall goodies.  

This was my second year going to the National Apple Harvest Festival, and it was a beautiful day to go check it out! I met up with my friend T and her family for the day, and we had a great sunny day to walk around.  This festival is just outside of Gettysburg, PA, and it's an easy drive from the DC area to go for the day.  There's lots of things for kids and adults to enjoy there, and of course lots of tasty food! 

This was the perfect snack to get things started, haha - once you order, a whole apple is cut up and then topped with warm caramel and chopped nuts - a much easier way to enjoy the taste of a caramel apple, haha.

 Sort of ironic that one of my favorite foods at the apple festival is actually pumpkin, but seriously- make sure you get this!! The pumpkin funnel cake with the cinnamon sugar topping is soooooooooo delicious.  

Of course I had to pick up some apple cider before heading out - apparently everyone else at the festival had the same idea because there was a huge line (especially since it was the last day of the festival).  I didn't want anything too big, so this little jar was perfect for me.  If you live close enough to drive out to this festival, it's definitely a worthwhile visit! 

Lunchtime Links for October 29th, 2015

• Cookies & Cups: Biscuit cinnamon rolls.
• Warm Vanilla Sugar: Pumpkin cheesecake Streusel muffins.
• Averie Cooks: Three cheese baked Ziti.
• Two Peas and Their Pod: Chocolate chip cookies.
• Dessert for Two: Quick pumpkin cinnamon rolls.

Dunkin' Donuts Mug Candles

I recently came across this lovely sight at my local Dunkin' Donuts - coffee candles!! The best of both worlds, in my opinion.  Currently there are two scents - Pumpkin Spice and French Vanilla, and the candles come in cute glass mugs with the Dunkin' Donuts logo on it.  Of course I'm partial to the Pumpkin Spice scent, but I think these would make such a cute gift for anyone that is a fan of coffee, especially Dunkin' Donuts :o) 

Lunchtime Links for October 28th, 2015

• A Beautiful Mess: Doughnut milkshakes.
• Creme de la Crumb: Sriracha orange beef.
• I Heart Naptime: Pumpkin pie cream puffs.
• Damn Delicious: Baked shrimp Scampi.
• Dessert for Two: Pumpkin chocolate cupcakes.

Georgetown Cupcake - Halloween Bat + Halloween Ghost Cupcakes

Here we have the remaining two Halloween flavors from Georgetown Cupcake that are available for the rest of the month: Halloween Bat and Halloween Ghost!

Halloween Bat is a Classic Madagascar Bourbon vanilla cupcake topped with orange buttercream frosting and a black fondant bat, and Halloween Ghost is a Chocolate squared cupcake with a fondant ghost.  Compared to the other two Halloween cupcake flavors, these don't sound AS exciting when you read the description because they're pretty much Vanilla and Chocolate Squared cupcakes.  However, the bright orange frosting and cute fondant shapes make these totally fun for Halloween!  These would be perfect for anyone that wants to keep the classic flavors, but with a themed twist.  If you want to try them out be sure to get them before the end of October! 

Lunchtime Links for October 27th, 2015

• Warm Vanilla Sugar: Peanut butter banana smoothie.
• Averie Cooks: Chicken tortilla lettuce wraps.
• Picky Palate: Pumpkin chocolate chip banana bread.
• Two Peas and Their Pod: Chicken Gnocchi soup.
• Cookies & Cups: Chocolate peanut butter gooey butter cake.