SPARKS OF AMITY
Rolling hills awash in autumn’s mesmerizing palette set the backdrop for dinner outdoors, complete with a roaring fire pit for gooey grilled Brie and s’mores with Butter Rum Marshmallows. Borrow from the panorama’s robust hues and outfit a table teeming with nods to nature—decorative feathers, ceramic pumpkin place card holders, and accent dishes adorned with vining woodland riches. A dusty blue gingham cloth echoes the sky’s fading azure as a showstopping centerpiece of amber dahlias, ombré spider mums, red-orange pincushion protea, and deep-purple ranunculus reprises the watercolor evening horizon.
Apple Cider Sangria
MAKES 6 TO 8 SERVINGS
2 Honeycrisp apples, cored and sliced
¼ inch thick
1 tablespoon crushed cardamom pods
1 tablespoon whole cloves
¾ cup brandy
2 (750 ml) bottles Spanish red wine
4 to 6 cups apple cider
1 cup fresh orange juice
Sliced apples, star anise pods,
cinnamon sticks, and dried oranges,
