Tag: Fall

Squash Your Breakfast

I would have been OK with it if they were stealing our squash to feed their families, but that wasn’t the case. One of the thieves had a Buttercup squash and the other what looked like a Sunshine squash, both of the $4 size. With no time to hide the squash as we drove up,…


Humble Pie, Grand Appeal

Early fall—before the onset of the holiday crazies—is a great time to relax and get cozy. Apples are at their peak, and rustic, uncomplicated desserts that naturally showcase their flavor and sweetness are par for the course. It’s time for a crostata. A crostata is essentially a free-form tart. It’s easy to make, with no…


Slow-Roasted Turkey: An Old-School Recipe With Fall-Off-the-Bone Results

Roast turkey, the centerpiece of most Thanksgiving dinners, can make (or break) the meal. With that much pressure placed on a single dish, it’s easy to feel intimidated. There are complex brines and dry-rubs to make, temperature and timing to keep, and the tetris-like game of fitting all the casseroles and baking dishes into the…


Credit Suisse Third Quarter Net Profit Falls 21 Percent, Sees Fourth Quarter Loss

ZURICH—Credit Suisse posted a 21 percent fall in third-quarter net profit to 434 million Swiss francs ($476 million), hit by a higher tax rate and a 214 million Swiss franc charge to settle allegations of corruption surrounding loans to Mozambique it helped arrange. It said it expected an impairment in the fourth quarter of around…


Rooting for a Vegetable Mash

A fluffy mashed or pureed vegetable side dish is always a crowd-pleaser, and the humble potato is often the star. This recipe gives the spud a rest and turns to the season’s bounty of root vegetables for inspiration. Nutrient-rich roots are storehouses of energy and guaranteed to add an extra dimension of color and sweet,…


Construction Spending Unexpectedly Falls in September

WASHINGTON—U.S. construction spending unexpectedly fell in September amid declines in outlays on both private and public projects. The Commerce Department said on Monday that construction spending dropped 0.5 percent after edging up 0.1 percent in August. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast construction spending gaining 0.4 percent. Construction spending increased 7.8 percent on a year-on-year…


Easy Entertaining: Comfort Food for a Cozy Fall Dinner

I fell in love with fall when I first went to New York in my early 20s. The crisp, fresh air and those endless blue skies are like food for the soul, energizing and invigorating. In addition, the autumnal calendar is filled with feasts and reasons to celebrate. From apple picking and fall foliage tours…


US Pending Home Sales Unexpectedly Fall in September

WASHINGTON—Contracts to buy U.S. previously owned homes unexpectedly fell in September likely as some potential buyers delayed purchases amid higher prices. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) said on Thursday its Pending Home Sales Index, based on signed contracts, decreased 2.3 percent last month to 116.7. Pending home sales fell in all four regions. Economists…


Asian Stocks Fall After Australia Inflation Accelerates

BEIJING—Asian stock markets fell Wednesday after Australian inflation increased, highlighting global pressure for prices to rise, while investors looked ahead to U.S. economic growth data due out this week. Shanghai, Tokyo, and Hong Kong all retreated. Wall Street’s S&P 500 index rose 0.2 percent on Tuesday to its second high in two days, driven by…


Easy Homemade Soup to Soothe the Soul and Budget

I have a treat for you today: A recipe for classic butternut squash soup that is ridiculously quick and easy. Easy on the wallet, too. Thick, creamy, and full of flavor, this is a company-worthy butternut soup recipe you will make now and forever! Before we get going here, and just in case you are…