Sweet Thanksgiving Recipe

By Home Style Furniture

The past tradition to give thanks for the harvest season is obsolete. Today, our thanksgiving is more like an occasion to get together with family and friends over a dinner. Hardly anyone has their meal without apple cider, pumpkin pie and a big stuffed turkey!  

If you`re not hosting, here`s a treat you can bring to dinner; sweet pumpkin cheesecake recipe. You will surely enjoy ending your meal with this delicious piece of cake. Happy thanksgiving! 

Pumpkin Cheesecake 

TIME: 1hr 44mins 

PREP 40 MINS 

COOK 1 HR 4 MINS 

INGREDIENTS  8 SERVINGS   

1 1⁄2 cups graham cracker crumbs 

5 tablespoons butter, melted 

1 cup sugar, plus 

1 tablespoon sugar 

3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese 

1 teaspoon vanilla extract 

1 cup canned pumpkin 

3 eggs 

1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon 

1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg 

1⁄4 teaspoon allspice 

Whipped cream 

DIRECTIONS FOR THE CRUST  

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 

Make the crust by combining the graham cracker crumbs with the melted butter and 1 Tbsp. sugar in a medium bowl. 

Stir well enough to coat all of the crumbs with the butter, but not so much as to turn the mixture into paste. 

Keep it crumbly. 

Put foil partway up the outside part of an 8-inch springform pan. 

Press the crumbs onto the bottom and about two-thirds of the way up the sides of the springform pan. 

You don't want the crust to form all of the way up the back of each slice of cheesecake. 

Bake the crust for 5 minutes, and then set aside until you are ready to fill it. 

DIRECTIONS FOR THE FILLING  

In a large mixing bowl combine the cream cheese, 1 Cup of sugar, and vanilla extract. 

Mix with an electric mixer until smooth. 

Add the pumpkin, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice and continue beating until smooth and creamy. 

Pour the filling into the pan. 

Bake for 60-70 minutes. 

The top will turn a bit darker at this point. 

Remove from the oven and allow the cheesecake to cool. 

When the cheesecake is at room temperature, put it into the refrigerator. 

When the cheesecake has chilled, remove the pan sides and start cut the cake.  

Serve with a generous portion of whipped cream on top. 

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Be A Great Host This 2015 Oktoberfest

By Home Style Furniture

Oktoberfest is right around the corner and guest what? You don’t need to go to Germany or speak German to celebrate! Whether you are a beer drinker, a sauerkraut lover or a sausage eater, this fest is a great opportunity to gather with friends or simply to meet new people.

Originally held in Munich, Germany as it is a Bavarian festival, Oktoberfest has become one of the world’s largest folk festivals, where everybody is welcome to join and celebrate. But what if you plan to have yours at home? It’s not that complicated! Here are a few things you should do to host a great one.

To create the authentic Oktoberfest atmosphere, you do not need to set up a tent in your garden, decorate your place like a Bavarian traditional house or wear traditional outfits. All you need to have is beer!!! German ones are as good as any other.  Let the beer flow so you can fill up your guests’ beer stein!

Along with beer, serve sausages, pretzels, and sauerkraut…Oktoberfest is well known by food lovers, since they enjoy eating great traditional German food.

Ideally, put some traditional music to set the mood; make some space in your home, as some people love singing and dancing while drinking.

Now you are ready to host an Oktoberfest at home. Time to celebrate and bring German tradition to your home for hours or the day!

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All You Should Know Before Buying A Dining Table

By Home Style Furniture

The dining room is a great and memorable place in one’s home. No one can deny that the dining table is a meeting point, where friends and family come together over a bountiful meal to catch up, share stories and even jokes. So everyone needs a dining table in their house!

There are countless styles of dining tables; they come in many different shapes and sizes.  How do you choose the right one? Here are some tips to help you select the right one:

Space

You should choose a table that will fit your space and give you enough seating when hosting. Here are a few measurements guidelines to keep in mind before getting your table:

Allow 24″ between the table and the wall to let people easily sit down and get up from the table. Also, allocate 38″ if people are going to walk behind the table. 

When setting the table, outline 24″ for each place setting to let people sit comfortably without hitting elbows.

Size

Think about your crowd. You should consider with whom you will be using the table: small family or/and large guest groups. Although a small table saves some space, the larger it gets, the harder it becomes to reach for platters.  If you choose to go big on the table, then go small on the seating!

Most tables come with additional leaves that you add or take off as you wish. Therefore, you can even choose a small table and accommodate a larger group whenever you have guests coming.

When looking to take up less room in your dining space, a bench on one side of your table is also a great option, because you can place it under the table until the next time you entertain. 

Shape

Go Rectangular! Since most dining rooms are rectangular, there is no doubt that rectangular –shaped tables are the most common. It is also a great shape for big gatherings, as you can seat at least six people. 

The square table is useful in a small or medium room that enables you to sit 4 people. When it comes to special occasions with a bigger crowd, you can always place two tables together to make a rectangular one! 

Consider a round table for a small and cozy room. It is the best shape for a small group of 3-4 people or more.  Since it has no corners, you can usually fit more people around it, especially if it is a pedestal table which allows for more legroom.

An oval table is similar to a rectangular-shaped table in terms of seating arrangements. Yet, it takes less space visually because of the rounded corners. 

Remember the “3S” tips Space, Size and Shape when choosing your dining table!

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DELICIOUS PUMPKIN BREAD RECIPE

by Home Style Furniture

The long, hot summer days are coming to an end. As wonderful as it’s been to gorge on juicy fruits and sweet, luscious berries, it’s time to savor the flavors of fall. Fresh fall harvests are in full swing and pumpkin is one of the most popular autumnal ingredients. Turn the seasonal bounty into a slice of heaven with this quick pumpkin bread recipe.

One-Pan Pumpkin Bread

(Recipe from BettyCrocker.com)

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Bake Time: 45-55 minutes

Ingredients:

1/3 cup vegetable oil

1 cup canned pumpkin

3 eggs

2-1/3 cups Bisquick™ Original baking mix

1-1/4 cups sugar

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1/2 cup walnuts or pecans (or raisins, if you prefer)

Directions:

Heat oven to 350°F.

Generously grease bottom only of 9×5 loaf pan.

Stir all ingredients except nuts in pan with fork until moistened; beat vigorously for 1 minute. Stir in nuts.

Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes.

Run knife or metal spatula around sides of loaf to loosen; remove from pan to wire rack. Cool completely before slicing.

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