Today will begin with the cozy scent of fall drifting through the kitchen — Trader Joe’s Sweet Apple Chicken Sausage Skillet served alongside a warm slice of Beer Bread, baked with pumpkin ale for a rich, malty sweetness that feels like autumn in every bite.

Dinner will carry that comfort into the evening with Trader Joe’s New England Clam Chowder and sourdough bread, simple and hearty, the kind of meal that slows the pace of a Wednesday and makes it feel like Sunday all over again.

Cooking Tip: When baking with beer, I’ll choose one with character — like a pumpkin ale or Oktoberfest since the flavor deepens as it bakes. Room-temperature beer helps the batter rise evenly and keeps the crumb tender.

Kitchen Tool: A rubber spatula will be the quiet hero — perfect for folding the dough gently and scraping every bit of that golden batter into the pan.

Today will be a day that smells like harvest and tastes like home — a reminder that even the simplest meals can carry the warmth of the season.

What’s on your menu?

Gracefully yours,

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