On the lookout for celebration concepts and recipes for a Sleepy Hole Social gathering? You’ve come to the fitting place! The Legend of Sleepy Hole is certainly one of my all-time favourite tales. I learn the unique brief story by Washington Irving nearly each Halloween and actually, it’s a ghost story for foodies. There’s a lot meals talked about within the story however I really feel like each movie adaptation falls brief in that side so I assumed, it’s gonna need to be me!
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It’s a advantageous autumnal day for merry making on the Van Tassel farmhouse and we’re cooking up a harvest competition feast worthy of a celebration in 1790s New York. However do depart earlier than it will get darkish otherwise you may simply lose your head.
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The Desk
I styled the desk with a wonderful black linen tablecloth with ivory tassels. Get it!? For Katrina van Tassel!? The tablecloth is just a little spooky but in addition elegant and actually lets the pumpkin centerpiece shine!
I wished to serve the meals buffet model, so I truly moved two place settings to create a buffet earlier than shifting empty platters to the kitchen and rapidly popping the opposite place settings in.
The Centerpiece
I’m so pleased with this pumpkin centerpiece! I selected a wide range of small pumpkins for this attractive fall tablescape. I used to be initially going so as to add inexperienced hydrangeas tucked in however I beloved the way it turned out a lot, I made a decision to go away it because it. I did tuck in a couple of mismatched candlesticks for that old-timey look.
The Place Settings
I styled every place with a silver cost, my ivory Emma plates, my mint julep cups as water glasses, and my most antique-looking wine glasses. I folded ivory napkins and set them on the plate adorned with a white pumpkin. I used to be initially going to write down names on the pumpkins however I made a decision that was too trendy for what I used to be going for however can be lovely for a Halloween celebration!
The Ambiance
Pumpkins, pumpkins, and extra pumpkins! I used a ton of lanterns, fall leaf garlands, and pumpkins galore (shoutout to The Vine Shack!) for my Sleepy Hole celebration decor. I swapped out my art work for a beautiful nighttime woods scene and a Headless Horseman portrait.
I additionally obtained essentially the most fabulous Sleepy Hole signal to essentially set the stage! Shoutout to my sister in legislation Heather for this spectacular discover.
The Headless Horseman
I couldn’t resist doing a photoshoot with my horse, Wendy, and my fabulous photographer. In spite of everything, what’s a greater horse for the Headless Horseman than a Friesian? Large shoutout to my coach Karen Singer and the entire staff at Shenanigan Stables for making my Sleepy Hole goals come true!
Find out how Karen made her fabulous DIY costume full with skeleton gloves and light-weight pumpkin right here.
The Vogue
I discovered my comfortable Katrina van Tassel gown on Amazon and couldn’t consider how nice it appeared. In reality, ALL of my mates go their clothes on Amazon for lower than $50 and everybody appeared spectacular within the 18th century outfits!
The Drink
I wished an old style punch for this celebration since punch (and rum!) was all the trend within the late 18th century. This cozy Autumn Harvest Punch matches the invoice with apple cider, spiced rum, Prosecco, ginger beer, apple slices, star anise, and cinnamon stick. Get the recipe right here.
Need an alternative choice? Strive The Headless Horseman, a spiced blood-red pomegranate and cinnamon cocktail. Get the recipe right here.
I don’t usually arrange a complete drink desk for my events nevertheless it simply felt so old-timey autumn harvest celebration! I adorned the drink desk with orange leaves and orange flowers and served the punch in a crystal punch bowl. I even served decaf espresso with sugar cubes within the cutest little sugar bowl!
Sleepy Hole Menu
There are such a lot of unbelievable dishes talked about within the authentic Sleepy Hole story together with roasted hen and pumpkin pie, two of my all-time favourite dishes! This rustic menu is match for an 18th century harvest celebration.
Sleepy Hole Menu
Apple & Pear Salad
Herb Roasted Rooster
Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Bread with Pumpkin Butter & Preserves
Good Pumpkin Pie
Baked Doughnuts Two Methods
Rustic Apple Cake
Apple & Pear Salad
This scrumptious apple & pear salad has toasted walnuts, dried cranberries, goat cheese, and apple cider French dressing. Good for fall! Get the recipe right here.
Herb Roasted Rooster
This attractive herb roasted hen is as tasty as it’s attractive. This buttery hen is served with shallots, potatoes, and contemporary herbs. What may very well be higher? Plus, it’ll make your entire home scent scrumptious! Get the recipe right here.
Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts
These scrumptious, cozy maple roasted Brussels sprouts are an ideal complement for herb roasted hen they usually’re really easy to make! Get the recipe right here.
Good Pumpkin Pie
What’s an autumn feast with out pumpkin pie? This excellent pie has my mama’s well-known pie crust and a great deal of cinnamon whipped cream. It additionally occurs to be the pie I bake yearly for Thanksgiving! Get the recipe right here.
Baked Doughnuts Two Methods
This was a last-minute addition to the menu once I re-read Sleepy Hole and realized that doughnuts have been talked about on the feast. Why select between maple glazed and cinnamon sugar? This recipe consists of six of every! Get the recipe right here.
Rustic Apple Cake
Buttery, wealthy, and filled with cinnamon and apple goodness, this pleasant little 8″ cake is ideal for fall! Serve with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, and a little bit of caramel sauce if you happen to’re feeling additional fancy. Get the recipe right here.
I hope you like this old style Halloween celebration as a lot as I do! Watch the episode right here:
Watch your head,
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