Handmade Stoneware Meets Fall Brunch [Recipes Included]

There’s something about autumn mornings that feels like an invitation to gather. The light is softer, the air carries a bit of a chill, and the colors outside remind us to savor the moment before winter sets in. For me, that means slowing down, brewing a fresh pot of coffee, and inviting friends and family to linger over a hearty fall brunch.

Of course, what you serve matters—but how you serve it matters just as much. That’s why my table always starts with our collection of heritage-worthy stoneware.

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Handmade Tradition, Modern Function

At Modern Prairie, we’ve partnered with the artisans at Rowe Pottery to create a collection you won’t find anywhere else—made exclusively for our community. Together, we’ve designed timeless stoneware pieces that blend Rowe’s hand-thrown craftsmanship with our vision for gatherings that feel warm, meaningful, and uniquely yours. Each piece is made in Wisconsin with care, built to be used and loved every day, and created to bring a sense of connection to your table.

This isn’t pottery to be tucked away in a cupboard. It’s meant to serve your family’s stories—everyday breakfasts, Sunday dinners, and special gatherings like a cozy fall brunch.

And here’s the beauty: this handmade stoneware is as practical as it is beautiful!

• Dishwasher, microwave, and oven safe—perfect for baking, serving, and easy cleanup.

• Naturally non-stick—so your recipes shine without clinging to the dish.

• Durable and American-made—built to last for generations of gatherings.

• Oven-to-table elegance—no need to transfer your culinary creations for presentation's sake. 

When I pull a bubbling casserole from the oven, slice warm bread onto a handmade platter, or pour cider into mugs that were shaped on a potter’s wheel, it feels like more than just a meal. It’s a celebration of craftsmanship, care, and connection—the very things fall asks us to honor.

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Melissa’s Fall Brunch Menu

So let’s set the table: a spread of seasonal flavors served in hand-thrown pottery, a mix of textures and colors that feel as warm as the season itself. Below, I’ve gathered a collection of recipes to inspire your own fall brunch—a little sweet, a little savory, all designed to bring people together.

Spiced Pear Spritz

Let's kick this off with the perfect fall apertif — a bit of bubbly to whet the appetite!

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Prairie Pumpkin Spice Granola

A sweet and crunchy delight baked with the flavors of fall! When topped over vanilla yogurt, this granola is the perfect first course to any fall brunch. 

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Pull-Apart French Toast Pancakes

Made from fluffy challah bread, this original take on french toast is a crowd-pleaser, especially when served alongside our Homemade Applesauce & Spiced Maple Cream!

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Homemade Apple Sauce & Spiced Maple Cream

A unique and refreshing pairing for your favorite french toast, pancakes, muffins or scones!

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Also pictured above,  this clever suction-mounted device cores, peels, & slices all at once to make quick work of fall dishes that call for fresh apples!

Sweet Potato Waffles with Homemade Sage Butter

Beautifully combining the sweet with the savory, this new take on the classic waffle will not be soon forgotten! Shown here with Homemade Sage Butter and our Fall Fruit Compote!

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Fall Fruit Compote (pictured above)

Infused with classic fall flavors such as apple cider and cinnamon, this cozy fruit medley compliments both the sweet and the savory. Also, blends beautifully with a charcuterie board!

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Roasted Pumpkin Polenta with Spinach & Fennel

Warm, decadent, and full of flavor — this rich and creamy dish is something your family will crave and request again and again!

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Chicken Apple Breakfast Sausage

A sweet & savory breakfast sausage that is perfect for fall, made with ground chicken and Granny Smith Apples. Yum!

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