Oh, how these cool autumnal days

awaken my senses to this season’s beauty of color and the commencement of flourishing holidays.

COMPLIMENTS TO THE CHEF

33 Railroad Place, Saratoga Springs SaratogaChef.com | 518-226-4477

To start your day, let’s not simply brew any cup of coffee... why not let your coffee brew in a statement piece that says café’! At Compliments to the Chef your perfect cup of coffee awaits with the SMEG 50’s Retro Style Espresso and Cold Brew Coffee Machine currently available in black at the shop! It has all the goodies...a tamper, 15-bar pump pressure, bean grinder, dual espresso and cold brew coffee functions, an integrated pressure gauge and stainless steel steam wand for frothing...all wrapped up in nostalgic package of versatility that brews a cup like your favorite barista...Enjoy!!!

DARK HORSE MERCANTILE

445 Broadway, Saratoga Springs ImpressionsSaratoga.com | 518-587-0689

Leather and fall nights around the fireplace... combine the two with Dark Horse Mercantile’s Equestrian Leather Wrapped Bar Glassware. Create a sophisticated look displaying your favorite bourbon in the Liquor Decanter while serving beverages to guests in Professional Bourbon Taster Glasses. Mixed drinks, no problem! Look your best with a 1oz. Shot Glass... perfect for any bar...especially your Saratoga home bar!

SILVERWOOD HOME & GALLERY

398 Broadway, Saratoga Springs SilverwoodGalleries.com | 518-583-3600

Just down the street at Silverwood Home & Gallery, cozy up your space for the winter months with the Bruges Sofa by Rowe. Make it your own with a multiple of selections to fit your home’s décor with overall fabric selection, individualize your kidney pillow fabrics, choose your cushion type, wood finish, nail heads, leg style and even add more pillows if desired! Let the wonderful team at Silverwood assist you with all your choices. And to add some fun and a bit of mood lighting, visit the shop to see their variety of Light Up Signs that will make a great addition to your bar or add fun to any living space.

IMPRESSIONS OF SARATOGA

368 Broadway, Saratoga Springs ImpressionsSaratoga.com | 518-587-0666

And look at what I found at Impressions of Saratoga... a Stirrup Handle Long Tray to dress up your firepit S’more presentation! I love preparing kits for our S’mores with graham crackers, a wedge of dark chocolate and two marshmallows ready to go for each guest. Line the tray with festive cupcakes or if your more into crackers and cheese than sweets...buy all means stack and slice away! For those of you who love brass, check out their Stirrup Votive Holder! Create a soft mood along a sofa console or add in an entryway or guest bedroom for wayfinding to sleeping quarters. Just because the racing season is over doesn’t mean we Saratogians bale on equestrian go-tos...

MARCELLA'S APPLIANCE

15 Park Avenue, Clifton Park MarcellasAppliance.com | 518-952-7700

So, let’s talk cooking! Oh, yeah...we’re back to the big pot dinners, stews and making grandma’s homemade sauce! To prepare your culinary adventure with a bit more stirring this year, let me introduce you to the Monogram 36” Induction Professional Range found at Marcella’s Appliance. What can’t it do... On the cooktop, you get five induction elements — they heat quickly and evenly, ranging from a dedicated "Keep Warm" setting all the way up to a full boil. Two elements can be synchronized to create a large surface for a griddle, and everything

is regulated through glide touch controls with 19 heat settings — no knobs make for easy cleanup. For safety,
it has hot surface indicator lights and a cooktop lock
for little helpers or aging parents that need a little monitoring. The oven itself is generous at 5.75 cubic feet, with self-clean, steam clean, and a Hot Air Fry mode. It also offers precision cooking modes (these are a dream) that automatically track progress and adjust time and temperature, and an ergonomic detail...the 7" LCD control screen swings out toward you when in use, then sits flush when you're done. You'll also get convection, proof mode, and Sabbath mode. The SmartHQ app allows you to remotely preheat and check progress with Chef Connect integration and access future upgrades over time. PLUS...and this is a very cool feature...a customizable LED accent light just under the cooking surface lip so the range’s upper front panel will illuminate in full spectrum color to best coordinate with your kitchen's aesthetic or holiday theme. If you’re looking

to upgrade your range...you’ll definitely feel like you’ve moved in with the Jetsons!

ACCENTS AT ALLERDICE

2570 U.S. 9, Malta Allerdice.com | 518-899-6222

In Malta, you’ll find Accents at Allerdice with all sorts of Fall festivities to choose from. Some of my favorites were geared to my football fan readers with this Melamine Touch Down Tray and Football Spatula Kit. How fun is this for crafting, searing and serving your favorite sliders during a weekend game! The tray cleans up easy so keep the eats coming throughout your cheering! Going to the game...bring along this festive Tailgate Chenille Blanket to keep you warm with its football detailing and simple striping. Fashioned of 100% ultra-soft polyester knit, you’ll find yourself snuggled in warmth the hole game through!

FINISHING TOUCHES HOME DECOR

450 E High Street, Ballston Spa FinishingTouchesStore.com | 518-584-1490

With a hop down the Route 9, you’ll find Finishing Touches filled with goodies for your home and palate. To heighten all your autumnal senses, don’t miss out on the Apple Cinnamon Harvest Candle with hand-poured premium natural soy wax in rustic wooden bowl. The crackling wooden wick offers the relaxation of a miniature fireplace topped in dried apple slices, dried orange, cinnamon sticks, and star anise...creating the perfect centerpiece for the holiday season. It’s also a perfect hostess gift for those opening their homes for the family gatherings this year! And just for fun...Pick up one of their unique Metal High Healed Planters to add a touch of whimsy for a girl’s weekend filled with lotions, make-up cloths and chocolate to end the day! Or place atop a stack of books bursting with faux flowers to add seasonal color and texture. You can even line it with parchment paper then fill with goodies like chocolate covered pretzels to add height and delight to any spread... Be creative!

EARL B. FEIDEN APPLIANCE

1771 U.S. 9, Clifton Park | 518-383-2215 785 U.S. 9, Latham | 518-785-8555 EarlBFeiden.com

One last final item from Earl B. Feiden’s Appliance... a new way of thinking about energy use in the kitchen...may I introduce the 36” Zephyr Hypercore Induction Cooktop. It can be set to charge at night...yes I said “charge”...and due to the integrated 3 kWh battery, the cooktop can be plugged into a 120V or 240V outlet, no electrician needed for easy installation into existing countertop openings. And if you lose electricity in a storm, you’re one of the few still making your Jambalaya for the family dinner! You can also customize the wattage and Fahrenheit temperatures on each 10,000 watt max burner...that’s the equivalent of a 72,000 BTU gas burner, that’s powerful. Simultaneously, it has Precision Temperature Control Cook with single degree-level temperature control from 68°- 482°F. That’s more precise than an oven! The intuitive Interface has a 12.8-inch display providing a clear view of the cooking mode you’re using. This cooktop packs a punch and keeps your kitchen running full steam even when Mother Nature decides differently!

With all that said...get out there and update your home’s decor or appliances for the Fall at all our wonderful local shops! When we support each other, our community grows together! Be sure to let the shops know you found your favorite items in Colleen’s Picks!!

Until next time my friends,