GATHERING

The Firepit

The days of the annual community bonfire have given way to the personalized, family-sized firepit. The gatherings on chilly October evenings are just the setting for storytelling, reminiscing, and fireside chats. Add to that the aroma of a crackling log, the sweetness of toasted marshmallows, or s'mores, mulled cider, and pumpkin bread and you have the makings of Autumn memories for years to come. A soft guitar and rusty voices can only add to the charm.

Campfire S’MORES CHARCUTERIE

With a s’mores board like this, everyone can get involved and build their dream s’mores creation. Simply arrange all of your ingredients on a wood board,  sheet pan, or serving tray, and let the fun begin! Some of my favorite s’mores tray components include:

• Regular, chocolate, and/or cinnamon graham crackers

• S’mores Mallows, large marshmallows, gourmet-flavored Smashmallows

• Milk and dark chocolate bars

• Chocolate peanut butter cups

• Ghirardelli assorted chocolate squares

• Hershey’s Cookies ‘N’ Creme, Hershey’s Gold or Nestlé Crunch Bars

• Pretzel crisps

• Spreads like peanut butter or Nutella

• Sliced bananas and strawberries

• Fudge Stripe Cookies (or even Girl Scout cookies!)

• Chocolate chip cookies such as Chips Ahoy

• Ritz crackers