The Amsden: Fall Menu 2023
The Amsden, Fall Katie Knight The Amsden, Fall Katie Knight

The Amsden: Fall Menu 2023

For the last few weeks, I’ve been getting ALL things fall-ready at The Amsden, including the Fall Menu! I’m so excited to announce that this week we are serving up all the fall-flavored drinks and even adding the option of cold foam!

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Shop our NEW Fall Diffusers and Signature Scents!
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Shop our NEW Fall Diffusers and Signature Scents!

We’ve created three amazing signature fall oil blends perfect for pairing with our new dried flower diffusers! These dried flower arrangements are everlasting and foolproof (no watering or care needed)! They look great on their own but are even better when you add a few drops of your favorite fall scent to them to diffuse throughout your home! We have three signature fall oil blends available in beautiful glass droppers all made with Young Living Essential Oils. You can also wear a few drops as perfume, diffuse on your stovetop, or create your own potpourri by adding to pinecones or other dried materials!

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DIY Autumn Stovetop Simmering Scent
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DIY Autumn Stovetop Simmering Scent

One of the best parts of autumn is undoubtedly all the wonderful scents of the season!  For a couple of years I have been putting together these homemade stove-top fall scents for the store and my own home.  Each year I have added a few more ingredients and perfected my recipe a little more.  These little jars of ingredients pack a punch, within a few minutes they will make your whole home smell just heavenly and exactly like fall!  I've included all the ingredients and step-by-step directions below so that you can make your own. We recently had our own build-your-own simmering scent station set up at the mercantile and it was a huge hit! We had all the ingredients ready and empty jars available for customers to fill and customize themselves.

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Classic Fall Chili Recipe
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Classic Fall Chili Recipe

I’ve been craving all the comfort foods at this stage in my pregnancy and I’m so excited to start making all my favorite fall recipes. I don’t know how I made it this long without sharing this chili recipe, but it’s one of my favorite dinners for fall and winter. This chili is no fuss and nothing fancy, but so hearty and delicious! My secret is using half ground pork and half ground beef for extra flavor. This chili has just the right amount of spice and seasoning without being too overpowering. You can serve with or without spaghetti and customize with your favorite toppings (I’ve listed mine below).

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Join us for the Versailles' Fall Festival this Weekend!
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Join us for the Versailles' Fall Festival this Weekend!

Kick off the fall season by spending the day in downtown Versailles at our annual fall festival! The Art Village, in cooperation with the Versailles Merchants Association, Woodford County Tourism Commission, and the City of Versailles, will be sponsoring the 2nd annual Versailles Fall Festival. On Saturday September 22, local artists and vendors will line Main Street to display and sell a variety of crafts, handmade items, artwork, and more! The street will be closed to traffic, music will be provided, and multiple food vendors will be on hand. This event is free and open to the public. Check out the specials we will be offering at The Amsden on Saturday below and we hope to see you there!

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Easy Crockpot Autumn Spiced Nuts
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Easy Crockpot Autumn Spiced Nuts

      I made these autumn spiced nuts for my autumn cheeseboard workshop and they were a huge hit!  I had made spiced nuts for the holidays in the oven before but this crockpot recipe was so much easier and actually dispersed the flavor a lot better.  It also will fill your whole home with the smell of autumn which is a huge plus!  The nuts have the perfect balance of sweet and salty ingredients and spices making them an easy snack or appetizer pairing.  This recipe also makes such a quick and easy homemade gift for party favor! 

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