Welcome Home Saturday!

Happy weekend, friends! How was your week? Can you believe it’s October?? This week I made soup for the first time this fall and it was SO good! I will be sharing the recipe for Heart Crock Pot Beef Stew this week! I will also be sharing my PUMPKIN porch, a pumpkin craft and more!!

New Projects

Main Bedroom and Bathroom Reveal

This week I shared our master bedroom and bathroom reveal! I love our new cozy space. It’s all decked out for fall! I hope you will drop by and say hi! I am also joining some amazing friends who are also sharing fall home tours. You will love these ideas!!

Front Fall Porch

I also shared our front porch decorated for fall! I have three spaces on our porch that I cozied up for the season. Our front door, our side porch with the hanging swing and the other side of our porch with our faux fireplace and egg chair. I love how festive they look now!

Other News

We got a kitten! We adopted the smallest, cutest kitten today. So that is why I am a little late getting this post up! My daughter found her yesterday and talked me into adopting her. Her name is Taffy and she is so playful and curious. I’ve never had a cat before but I love my son’s cats so much. We are so excited to have her join our family! If you have kittens or cats, give me ALL the cat advice!!!

Welcome Pasha from Pasha is Home!

This week I am featuring one of my favorite people – Pasha from Pasha is Home. Pasha has a light and bright home. I love her entryway so much. Her stairs are so pretty! Her kitchen is also one of my favorite parts of her home. Be sure to check out Pasha’s Fall Tour. And also follow along with her on Instagram at @pashaishome!

The Tattered Pew / Fall In Our New Home (Part 2)

White Arrows Home / Fall Decor Inspiration

She Gave It A Go / JoAnn Halloween Decor: Top 5 Picks for Your Entryway

Crisp Collective / Pumpkin Pasta A Fall Favorite

Tatertots and Jello / Our New Bedroom and Bathroom Decorated For Fall

Noting Grace / Our Small Home Gym Reveal

Pasha Is Home / Stovetop Popcorn Recipe

More Fall Recipes!

I thought it would be fun to share some of my favorite recipes for fall. Pin these so you can find them this fall for easy dinner ideas, warm soups and yummy fall desserts!

16 Spooktastic Halloween Recipes

There are so many amazing Halloween recipes in here. Be sure to check them out!

13 Halloween Recipes

Looking for spooky savory ideas?? These are so yummy!

14 Pumpkin Soup Recipes for Fall

There’s nothing better in the fall than tomato soup! How about pumpkin soup? So warm and filling!

What are YOU loving this week??

Share them with us in the comments!

xoxo

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Thanksgiving Live Pumpkin Floral Centerpiece

It’s our first Thanksgiving in our new home and I am so excited! I’ve been planning the menu for weeks and planning out the table. One thing I really want to create is a gorgeous Thanksgiving table.

20 Thanksgiving Table Ideas

I’m joining some creative friends who are all sharing beautiful Thanksgiving table ideas! Be sure to scroll down and be inspired for YOUR Thanksgiving celebration.

Natural Elements Make Beautiful Centerpieces

I love using natural elements and pumpkins are so pretty to use in fall centerpieces. A couple of years ago I potted succulents in faux pumpkins and they were so cute. So this year I thought it would be fun to use a live pumpkin for our centerpiece and have fresh flowers coming out, along with twinkling lights and greenery!

I filmed how quick and easy it was to make this centerpiece. Check out my little video:

Pick a Large Pumpkin

The pumpkin I chose was large and flat so it was really easy to carve and the perfect size for the short glass vase I used.

Trace Around Your Vase

Put the vase on top of the center of the pumpkin and use a pen to trace the vase.

Cut the Top Off Your Pumpkin

Use the pen marks as a guide and cut a hole around the stem of the pumpkin and take the top off.

Scoop Out the Pumpkin Seeds

Use a spoon and scoop out the area where your vase will sit. You might have to dig into the flesh at the bottom of the pumpkin to create a flat surface for the vase.

Insert the Vase

Fill your vase with water and put it inside the cavity you created in your pumpkin.

Cut the Floral Stems

Measure how deep your vase is and trim your flowers to the right length.

Arrange the Florals

Start with the biggest flowers and put them inside the vase. Then fill in the gaps with the rest of the flowers. Make sure to distribute all of the flowers evenly so the arrangement looks good from all side.

Pumpkin Floral Centerpiece

I put my pumpkin centerpiece in the middle of our table. I used a black and white buffalo check runner underneath. Then I spread a layer of greenery around the pumpkin, followed by flowers, smaller pumpkins and fairy lights. I love the way it looks!

20 Thanksgiving Table Ideas

Thanksgiving Table Setting // Easy Thanksgiving Centerpiece // How To Decorate a Thanksgiving Table // A Foraged Centerpiece // Thanksgiving Table, Warm Fall Colors 

Natural Thanksgiving Centerpiece // Dried Hydrangeas Fall Centerpiece // Fall Centerpiece // Live Pumpkin Floral Centerpiece // Fall Centerpiece

Thanksgiving Centerpiece // Friendsgiving Ideas // Thanksgiving Dinner Outdoors // Cozy and Intimate Thanksgiving Table // Thanksgiving Centerpiece Ideas 

Thanksgiving Centerpiece with Fresh Fruit // 5 Step Easy Thanksgiving Centerpiece // Thanksgiving Centerpiece Ideas // Thanksgiving Table Settings // DIY Floral Centerpiece 

Pin It For Later!

Tag me on Instagram at @tatertotsandjello if you end up making a pumpkin – I would love to see YOUR creation! Happy Thanksgiving!!

Have a Creative Day!

xxox

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How to make the BEST mini shepherd’s pies. Shepherd’s Pies are the perfect fall and winter food. Layers of savory meat, veggies and sauce are topped with peaks of creamy mashed potatoes. Make them in individual bowls for a beautiful presentation. 

We love making Shepherd’s Pie when the weather gets cold. It’s so nice to come in from the cold to layers of meat, sauce, veggies and mashed potatoes. And in Utah there are several vegetables in season that are excellent in Shepherd’s Pie. Did you know that you can buy locally grown produce at your local Walmart store? It’s true! Walmart offers fresh produce by delivering produce right from farms to store shelves by purchasing fruits and vegetables directly from the growers. It costs less to buy directly from local growers which cuts down on shipping costs and results in healthier, more affordable food. I love that! Walmart has saved customers more than 2.3 billion over the last two years on fresh fruits and vegetables in produce sections across the country.

Walmart Supports the Local Community

Buying directly from the community builds local communities. I love supporting Utah growers. You can see which items in YOUR Walmart are locally grown by the signs that say “Grown Close to Home”.

Use Grocery Pick-up to Save Time

And I also love to use the Walmart Grocery Pick-up. It saves me so much time as a mom — I can order online and pick it up the same day. This also applies to fresh produce. Give it a try – Walmart.com/grocery – it’s free!

Fall Recipe with Fresh Local Produce

Walmart contacted me and asked me if I could create and share a recipe with local produce. I headed over to my local Walmart and saw that they had locally grown onions, potatoes and squash. I thought a good-old-fashioned shepherd’s pie would be the perfect thing. And to give it a spin, I made them in little serving dishes. This makes the presentation so pretty but it also makes them so easy to serve for the holidays. Everyone just takes one, no need to dish anything up!

Here’s how to make the BEST Mini Shepherd’s Pies

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Mini Shepherd's Pies

How to make the best mini shepherd's pie. Shepherd's Pie are the perfect fall and winter food. Layers of savory meat, veggies and sauce are topped with peaks of creamy mashed potatoes. Make them in individual bowls for a beautiful presentation. 

Course dinner

Cuisine english

Keyword English Dinner, Fall Dinner, Mini Shepherd's Pie, Shepherd's Pie, the best shepherd's pies, Winter Dinner

Prep Time 40 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour

Servings 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1/2 large onion, chopped finely
• 4 large carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1 T. oregano, fresh or dried
• 2 T. flour
• 2 T. balsamic vinegar
• salt and pepper to taste
• 10 ounces fresh or frozen peas
• 3 pounds potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 2 cups cubes squash (optional)
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup regular milk or buttermilk

Instructions

• Prep all of your vegetables.
  
• Cook potatoes. I cooked mine in my instant pot. I quartered them and then put them in the inside pot with 4 ounces of butter and 2 cups of water. I cooked it on "pressure cooker" setting for 10 minutes and let the pressure naturally release. I did this while I was cooking the meat. This will save you time. 
  
• Heat oven to 425-degrees. In a large skillet cook ground beef and onion (you can also season with salt and pepper) until beef is cooked through and onions are transparent. Take meat mixture out of pan and put in a container. 
  
• Add 1 cup of water and carrots. If you are adding squash you can add the squash in this step. Cook for 5 minutes. Add tomato paste, flour and balsamic vinegar and 2 cups of water. Stir 5-10 minutes, until the mixture gets thick. Stir in peas and cook until they defrost. Add the cooked meat mixture to the pan and combine everything together. 
  
• Divide mixture between 6 large ramekins or 8 smaller ramekins. 
  
• Drain water from potatoes and whip. You can add extra butter and milk. Add potatoes to the top of the ramekins. To make it look special you can put the potatoes in a pastry bag and use a big frosting tip. Or you can use a fork to create peaks. The peaks look cool when cooked because they brown at the tips. 
• Put ramekins on a big baking sheet and bake at 425-degrees for 20 minutes. Take ramekins out, sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve. 

What is Shepherd’s Pie

Shepherd’s Pies or Cottage Pie has been a staple in the UK since the 1700’s. It commonly is minced meat and onions in a gravy with carrots, peas and/or celery, then topped with a layer of mashed potatoes. Some Shepherd’s Pie have a pie crust around the whole dish as well.

What Vegetables Can You Add to Shepherd’s Pie?

The traditional vegetables in Shepherd’s Pie are usually onions, carrots, peas and potatoes. Other vegetables that would be good are squash, maybe turnips, parsnips, sweet potatoes and beans. Have you ever made Shepherd’s Pie? What vegetables have you tried?

Get Locally Grown Produce at YOUR Walmart

Check your local Walmart to see what local vegetables they have in your store! And be sure to use the Grocery Pick-up Service. It’s such a time saver, especially if you have kids!

You can find out more about Walmart: 

Walmart 

Walmart of Facebook 
Walmart on Instragram 

Walmart on Twitter

Have a Yummy Day! 

xoxo

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