Until two weeks ago, it had been years since my last snickerdoodle cookie. Then my friend Heide and I celebrated our recent birthdays together at a local restaurant. Snickerdoodle mounds (rather than flats) were in their bakery case. We noted that they were made with almond flour Continue reading Vegan Snickerdoodles Made with Pumpkin, Spice & Everything Nice
Pumpkin Soup Cooked In a Pumpkin – A Drama/Comedy in Three ActsI’ve always liked the idea of making and then serving pumpkin soup cooked in a pumpkin. So, when my stunning silvery-green heirloom Jarrahdale pumpkin was ready to cook, I was excited. With its thick-flesh, a Jarrahdale pumpkin would hold up well in the oven. Yes, this was the Continue reading Pumpkin Soup Cooked In a Pumpkin – Laughter Saved the Day
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone – May Your Days Be Blessed with Health, Gratitude and DelightThis gorgeous silvery green pumpkin sits as the centerpiece on our Thanksgiving table. It is an heirloom Jarrahdale pumpkin grown by my favorite local farmers. A beautiful symbol of the season. I recently tried making pumpkin soup cooked inside a Jarrahdale pumpkin. Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving Everyone – Tips for a Healthy Holiday Season
Guests with Allergies . . . Serve Gluten & Dairy-Free Maple Pumpkin Flan“What’s Thanksgiving without pumpkin pie?” So read the note I received last year from a friend in Florida asking for help. What dessert could she serve to her two gluten-sensitive nieces for Thanksgiving Dinner? I suggested she bake my Perfectly Delicious Maple Pumpkin Pie as a custard. Continue reading Maple Pumpkin Flan
An Action Plan for Preparing a Traditional Thanksgiving DinnerThere’s much to do and make and prepare for the Thanksgiving meal. It’s my favorite holiday of the year with its focus on food, friends, family and gratitude. Yet, the pressure to get the meal on the table on time and beautifully presented Continue reading Thanksgiving Guide & Checklist — Something More to Celebrate
There’s much to do and make and prepare for the Thanksgiving meal—so here’s a guide and action plan I’ve prepared with tips and ideas to minimize the stress Continue reading A Thanksgiving Guide to Minimize the Stress
The Thanksgiving Count-Down BeginsToday’s post on Pumpkin Pie begins a series of some of my favorite
Thanksgiving recipes. Next week I will share my recipe for an incredibly moist and tender Braised Turkey with Herbs and Vegetables. Week three will feature a somewhat traditional Continue reading Perfectly Delicious Maple Pumpkin Pie
