Making Homemade Pumpkin Puree is really very simple, and the flavor is worth the effort. It just takes a little time. Choose pumpkins that are characteristically sweet, and have a lot of flesh. While the puree may be primarily used in baking, it can also be incorporated into soups and stews to add thickness and earthy flavor. In fact, save the pumpkin water […]
Monthly Archives: September 2013
I recently learned from a fellow blogger that canned pumpkin puree is completely unavailable in the UK. Since several others were already asking about pumpkin recipes, I decided it was time I made my own puree and learned first hand how it works in baking. Even with a fine sieve, it was hard to remove all of […]
Today was a soup day. The clear, bright skies of yesterday were transformed today into an ongoing shower of cold, driving rain. The tired aches of a long week, sniffly noses, and dismal weather meant our family was in need of some serious comfort food. I wanted something hearty, but healthy and full of vegetables; something rich and flavorful, […]
Grains and Flours that do not have gluten are different in flavor and texture compared to their gluten-containing counterparts. I have enjoyed experimenting with many of these flours. They each contain different properties, such as their density, and their nutty, sweet, or savory flavors. Often combining two or three of these flours will help to bring out the best […]
My son, the Little Foodie, says things like, “this tastes lemony,” and “could you add more vanilla next time, mom?” He has a sharp palate and a strong interest in how his food should look and taste. Not so bad if he helps me make it! Last week he had a special guest come to visit his classroom: a real […]
Pears are often an overlooked fruit. Preceded by the prized peach, and competing with what might be the most popular fruit, the apple, pears tend to get little recognition. They can stunningly sweet when ripe, and are lovely in desserts, compotes, or chutneys, They can lend a subtle, sweet note to otherwise savory dishes as well. Not only do I absolutely love pears, they inevitably bring me […]
September 13th is National Celiac Awareness Day in the United States. It is a day to recognize the progress that has been made thus far, and the hurdles still ahead. It is a day to reflect on both the people that live day to day with the disease, and those who have worked so hard to understand it. Dr. Samuel Gee, who is credited […]
It’s hot out today. I hadn’t really intended to turn on the oven, but the kids devoured the granola bars I had made for lunches, so I wanted to make something for their lunchboxes. I’ve been playing around with this recipe lately, and it is delicious both with the raisins and the chocolate chips. In this recipe, […]
Just when I thought the kitchen chaos was slowing down, my aunt gifted me a ten pound bowl of Italian prune plums from her backyard tree. Although August is gone, there are technically still several weeks of summer left in September, and this year, our weather insists that we take notice. Humid heat is hovering in the 30C (90F) range, and means that […]
I love adding lemon juice and zest to recipes. It adds such a fresh, bright flavor to a dish. Just as a basket of lemons brings brightness to the room. I love flowers, don’t get me wrong, but I am a girl of practicalities, and when I can enjoy something that is also very functional, I […]
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