Let me just start out by saying #pumpkineverything. That is what this post is all about – pumpkin everything at the grocery store that has certainly taken that to heart – Trader’s Joes. You could say they are borderline obsessive. You cannot find a single aisle in the store in the month of October that…
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Should Pumpkin Pie Be Jiggly in the Middle?
In order to develop a successful blog, you need to know what is bringing your readers to your site to begin with. Once a month I like to see what has been bringing people in. I do this using Google Analytics – one of the best tools available for anyone that runs a website. I…
Pumpkin Cornbread
My wife found this pumpkin recipe while cruising around Pinterest earlier this fall. We love cornbread, and we love pumpkin, so combining the two was absolute genius. The recipe comes from the blog, Sugarcrafter, which is focused on baking and canning. Before we get to the recipe, let me go through a few things that…
What Temperature Do I Roast Pumpkin Seeds At?
Across the country this week a lot of people will carving out pumpkins. They will scoop out the seeds and all the junk that comes with them and throw them in the oven. People do this maybe because they like them or maybe they feel guilty about wasting “food” so they feel obligated to roast…
Pumpkin French Toast
I love french toast. Every time I went on vacation as a kid, I would always order that for breakfast as long as it was on the menu. I have enjoyed french toast in many a state. Some of the best french toast I have had has not come while on vacation, but after a…
Sweet and Savory Pumpkin Recipes
Pumpkin Everything! That is the theme of the fall months. And every year it seems to be bigger and earlier. Do we really need Pumpkin Spiced Lattes in August? Many may think the whole pumpkin thing is overdone. However I think that pumpkins are very verstile and can be enjoyed in some many ways that…
How to Make Your Own Pumpkin Pasta Sauce from Scratch
My mission – to show that pumpkin can be used in savory as well as sweet dishes. I was inspired when I saw jars of pumpkin pasta sauce. Of course I did not buy the sauce that wouldn’t be the “Eat Like No One Else” way. I looked to the back for the ingredient list….
Pumpkin Yeast Bread and Rolls
Not much can beat the taste of fresh out of the oven yeast rolls. Unless you up to ante and add some pumpkin. Which is exactly what I did early this week. I found a recipe from one of the top flour makers in the country, King Arthur Flour. What I really liked about this…
Pumpkin Snickerdoodles
I am a big fan of soft and/or chewy cookies. I just can’t get enough of that texture! That love and the leftover pumpkin puree in my fridge lead me to search for a pumpkin cookie recipe to try. So why not a pumpkin snickerdoodle! I found a recipe at the blog, Pennies on a…
Homemade Cinnamon Sugar Mini Pumpkin Donuts
Apple cider and donut are a fall stable here in the midwest. Every fall people stream out to apple orchards to get their yearly fix. In 2012, we had a massive crop failure and the apples were not available. That year I decided to make my very own donuts. It doesn’t replace the experience exactly…