Innehållsförteckning för Autumn Bliss 2019 från Victoria

The inaugural fire of the season is always a glorious event at our house. Living in a mild climate, we wait with great anticipation for temperatures to dip low enough to carry out this cherished rite. On that first delightfully brisk evening, we draw near to the hearth, and my husband opens the handmade fire screen embellished with antique ironwork—a lovely piece inspired by one we admired at Biltmore. Pulling a few logs from a copper bucket, he coaxes a tender flame. As the slightest flicker grows into a crackling blaze, I sigh contentedly, realizing that fall has finally arrived. Opening this Victoria Classics issue kindles a similar coziness. As you become immersed in each feature, our editorial team hopes that you will feel crisp air on your face, hear…

“THE TORCHLIT GARDEN WAS REDOLENT WITH THE COLORS AND SCENTS OF AUTUMN.”—Lisa Kleypas…

The crisp days of autumn call for menus that warm both body and soul. From savory soups and sides to new takes on traditional entrées, these epicurean delights are infused with the unmistakable flavors of fall. Caramel-Braised Apples with Apple-Brandy Sabayon Makes 4 servings 1 cup water½ cup Calvados2 cups granulated sugar4 tablespoons butter1 cup heavy whipping cream4 Granny Smith apples, cored and halved2½ cups Apple-Brandy Sabayon (recipe follows)Garnish: sliced toasted almonds, fresh mint 1. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine 1 cup water, Calvados, and sugar over mediumhigh heat. Cook, whisking oft en, until sugar dissolves. Increase heat to high, and bring mixture to a boil. Continue cooking until sugar mixture reaches 280° on a candy thermometer and caramelizes. Remove from heat. 2. Add butter, and whisk until combined. Add…

“A SECOND BLOW OF MANY FLOWERS APPEARS, FLOWERS FAINTLY TINGED AND BREATHING NO PERFUME; BUT FRUITS, NOT BLOSSOMS, FORM THE WOODLAND WREATH THAT CIRCLES AUTUMN’S BROW.”—James Grahame…

“O, A THING SUBLIME IS THE PUMPKIN VINE!”—May C. Hanks…

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS KIMBERLY FINKLE DAVIS: page 13 GEORGIANNA LANE: pages 42, 44, and 47 KATE SEARS: page 15 CYNTHIA SHAFFER: page 26 MARCY BLACK SIMPSON: pages 2–6, 11, 14, 16–17, 21–22, 24–25, 27–32, 37, 39, 59, 76–77, and 91 CAROLINE SMITH: pages 59 and 63–64 CONTRIBUTING STYLISTS LIDY BAARS: page 26 MISSIE NEVILLE CRAWFORD: pages 29, 38, 41, 43–44, 48, and 72 ANDREA FANNING: page 29 BRITTANY WILLIAMS FLOWERS: page 13 SARAH FOOTE: page 15 MARY LEIGH GWALTNEY: pages 25, 33, 69, and 91 YUKIE MCLEAN: pages 17, 22, 25, 27, 32, 35, 38, 47, 52, 59, 63–64, 69, 76, and 87 EMILY ROWLAND: pages 35, 69, and 87 KATHLEEN COOK VARNER: pages 12, 16, 28, 37, 59–60, 68, and 77 CONTRIBUTING RECIPE DEVELOPMENT AND FOOD STYLING CHANTEL LAMBETH: pages…

“THE FAMILY WAS AN ART … AND THE DINNER TABLE WAS THE PLACE IT FOUND EXPRESSION.”—Don DeLillo “AUTUMN IS THE MELLOWER SEASON, AND WHAT WE LOSE IN FLOWERS WE MORE THAN GAIN IN FRUITS.”—Samuel Butler…

Below is a listing of products and companies featured in this issue. Items not listed are privately owned and are not for sale. Pricing and availability may vary. Page 11: The Wreath Depot: 22" Orchard Bounty Fall Wreath, $69.99; 888-837-3376, thewreathdepot.com. Page 12: Antique cream pedestal urn, call for pricing and availability; from Christopher Glenn, Inc., 205-870-1236. Page 16: The Blaithin Blair Shop: 24" Fall Harvest Wreath, contact beka@blaithinblair.com for pricing and availability; blaithinblair.com. Willa Skye: Cotton Velvet Pillow Cover in Plum, $34; willaskyehome.com. Linen Me: Leonardo Wool Throw in Brown/Ivory Squares, call for similar items; 312-233-2929, linenme.com. Page 21: Blenko Glass Company: 384M Mini Water Bottle in Topaz, call for pricing and availability; 304-743-9081, blenko.com. Page 22: Monahan Papers: French Botanicals “Create a Wall,” $270/set of 105; 636-528-2767, monahanpapers.com.…