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“Fall is a great time to live a little and add a fun doormat; it’s a great time to step out of your normal decor,” says Amy Romfo, lifestyle expert and content creator of The Coastal Oak blog. Small touches like warm yellow and orange tones or plaid patterns can easily execute the autumnal aesthetic. “I love a neutral striped indoor/outdoor rug layered under a letter doormat or a doormat with a fun phrase,” she says To select the best fall doormat, consider an outdoor doormat that can work indoors as well....

1 ¼ cup shallots, finely chopped (2 medium) 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoon butter 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 ¼ cup beef broth ¼ cup Madeira wine ¼ cup whipping cream 1 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley (optional) salt and pepper, to taste

Choosing the Best Bonsai Tree for Beginners Many different trees and shrubs can be sculpted into beautiful bonsai. A mighty maple trained into a bonsai creates visions of an ancient landscape, while a trimmed boxwood bonsai can take on just about any whimsical appearance you can imagine. Some tree and shrub species are evergreen and hold their leaves year-round, while other species are deciduous and drop their leaves in fall. A few types, such as flowering cherries, may even bloom in their bonsai forms....

Highlights: Registered Dietitian NutritionistMaster of Science, Nutrition Communications, Tufts UniversityBachelor of Science, Dietetics, Nutrition & Food Science, University of Vermont Previously, she was the Food & Nutrition Director for Cooking Light magazine—overseeing nutrition for their brand and also recipe development for the much-loved recipe section “Dinner Tonight.” Prior to Cooking Light, Brierley was the Nutrition Editor at EatingWell magazine for nearly a decade.

3 tablespoon ground annatto 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano or oregano, crushed 1 teaspoon ground black pepper ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground allspice * Because chile peppers contain volatile oils that can burn your skin and eyes, avoid direct contact with them as much as possible. When working with chile peppers, wear plastic or rubber gloves. If your bare hands do touch the peppers, wash your hands and nails well with soap and warm water....

Every year I grab a few new pumpkins or pillows to freshen up my home a bit, so if you’re in need of a little fall refresh too, here’s everything I’ve recently added to my online cart at T.J. Maxx. Buy It: Ceramic Jack-o’-Lantern ($13, Marshalls) Buy It: Hey Boo Doormat, $10 Buy It: Hocus Pocus Hand Towels, $10 Buy It: Plush Pumpkin, $13 Buy It: Hands with Antique Glass Bowl, $35 Buy It: Set of 3 Kitchen Towels, $10

1 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened ⅔ cup butter, softened 2 tablespoon bourbon or milk 8 cup powdered sugar Milk

Calvados-Cranberry Applesauce: Prepare as directed, except stir in 1 cup Calvados (or other apple brandy) and 1 cup dried cranberries or golden raisins with the sugar.Nutrition analysis: 128 calories, 0 g protein, 28 g carb., 0 g total fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 0 g sat. fat, 2 g fiber, 1% vitamin A, 8% vitamin C, 1 mg sodium, 7 mg calcium, 0 mg iron Browned Butter-Sage Applesauce: In a small saucepan heat 1 cup butter over low heat until melted....

1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon salt ⅓ cup shortening 4 tablespoon cold water

*Sugar Substitutes: Choose from Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking or Equal Sugar Lite. Follow the package directions to use the product amount equivalent to 1/2 cup sugar.