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I’m a HUGE breakfast person, but I am more of an oatmeal or eggs kind of gal and rarely venture into the pancake realm – mainly because it takes more effort to make them. Also, pancakes usually feel dense and heavy to me, which is not the way I want to start my morning. But I [...]
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It looks like swine flu isn’t the only epidemic sweeping the country this Fall…there’s a shortage of pumpkins! According to Saveur, many farmers are nervous that their pumpkin crops won’t be ripe in time for Fall festivities because foul weather and diseases damaged their seedlings.
For somebody who delights in all things pumpkin (pumpkin pie, pumpkin [...]
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The marriage of two of my favorite fall treats – chili and pumpkin – makes for a hearty and healthy meal. Pumpkins pack a lot of nutrients, including vitamin A and potassium, and the beans contribute low-fat protein. Top a bowl with grated cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and chopped cilantro and you’ve got [...]
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The arrival of the holiday season officially begins in my house when I pull my pumpkin-spiced candle out of storage and begin receiving sugar pie pumpkins in my CSA box. Both of which happened this week. Sugar pie pumpkins are the sweeter, more dainty version of the jack-o-lantern variety (field pumpkin) and are the best [...]
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In celebration of our blog’s public debut and to kick off this week’s Halloween inspired posts, Jillian and I threw a pumpkin party this weekend. Similar to a holiday cookie exchange or a pre-Thanksgiving dinner with friends, a pumpkin party is a great excuse to get close friends together for indulgent eating and good gossiping. [...]
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