A medley of fresh fall fruit — pears, grapes and figs — looks splendid on the table and is lovely served as a fruit salad. But roasted together, married with a sweet-tangy glaze, it rises to another level of beauty and lusciousness entirely. The heat of the oven softens and warms the fruit, making it juicier and deepening the flavors, while giving it a true comfort-food allure. It also concentrates and caramelizes the mixture of balsamic vinegar, honey and ginger, used for coating the fruit, ultimately resulting in a glorious glaze that not only adds a layer of exciting flavor, tying the different fruits together, but also gives the dish a beautiful, painterly patina. It is a stunning, satisfying and...
Over the (almost) 10 years I’ve been writing for Effortless Gent, I’ve gotten to try many different brands. Suits and sport coats in particular have always been really fun to evaluate. I’m not an expert, per se, but over the years I’ve learned what makes a suit just OK, vs. what makes it great… as well as the features and details you must have, and the ones you’re OK living without. The problem is, I’ve never had a good suggestion for guys who are suit shopping on a budget. Until now, of course. Let me introduce you to Spier & Mackay If you’re big into clothing and menswear like me, it’s likely you’ve already heard of this brand. But, if...
This post is sponsored by The Home Depot Canada but I will only work and or recommend companies and products I believe in. Therefore, the opinions on this post are all my own and I hope you enjoy them. Hello friends…I hope you’re having a great week. I’m excited to share with you a little ‘make under’ of the entryway. This is kinda like those makeovers for women who wear too much makeup and the makeup artist shows them how to use less. If you’ve followed me for a while than you might have heard me say that my style has and is evolving. I’ve been craving less clutter and more clean lines. So a couple of weeks ago we...
Made completely from scratch with a make-ahead option, these are a wonderful choice for holiday brunches, weekend breakfasts, or an extra-special dessert. Welcome to the October bake-along! After a September hiatus, I’m excited to be back in the saddle and baking along with all of you this month! (If you are new to the site, each month I select a featured recipe and invite readers to bake it during the month and share their results in the comments here and on social media. Scroll down for more information on how to participate!) Now that the chilly weather is right around the corner (hopefully? It’s supposed to be 90 here today, eek!), I wanted a caramel-y, cozy recipe and these sticky...
Ingredients 2tbsp butter 1tbsp sugar 1/8tsp pepper 1cup walnuthalves Dressing 1/3cup olive oil 3tbsp white wine vinegar 1-1/2tsp Dijon mustard 2cloves garlicminced 1/2tsp sugar 1/4tsp dried oregano 1/8tsp salt 1/8tsp dried parsley flakes 1/8tsp pepper 2tbsp onionfinely chopped Salad 5cups torn romaine lettuce leaves 5cups torn red leaf lettuce 1medium green applechopped 1medium red applechopped 1/2-1cup feta cheesecrumbled Instructions Preheat oven to 350°. In a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat; stir in sugar and pepper. Add walnuts; toss to coat. Spread evenly onto a baking sheet. Bake until lightly browned, about 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Place dressing ingredients in a blender; cover and process until blended. Place salad ingredients in a...
