We all know and love pumpkin pie, but what about pumpkin pudding? Pumpkin pudding was baked in a whole pumpkin and was thought to be the original pumpkin pie! Although this pudding, does not resemble a typical pie, it is similar in flavor and has a great history lesson along with a unique way of…
How to Make Pumpkin Puree
Preparing fresh, homemade pumpkin puree could not be easier! It is simple and tastes so much better than that from a can! Since we went to the pumpkin patch in September, I was sure to purchase pumpkins to make strictly into puree that I could use in a variety of baking. You can turn any…
Creamy Chicken Soup
Soup is always an easy and affordable way to feed a hungry family. Soup is such a versatile meal and can have an array of ingredients, including an assortment of vegetables, different grains or pastas and can be made with meat or poultry or completely meatless, and seasonings and spices can completely change up that…
Homemade Cabbage Rolls
Homemade cabbage rolls are delicious. Local farmers often have an abundance of cabbage every fall time, so we always purchase a few just to make into cabbage rolls. They can be time consuming to prepare, but are wonderful when you can take them from the freezer and bake them up. We always make cabbage rolls…
Sourdough English Muffins
Are you looking for that authentic sourdough flavor? Look no further! These English Muffins have that sourdough taste we all love — the tang from the sourdough coupled with a crisp outside and fluffy middle make these English muffins perfectly delicious as a breakfast sandwich! Let’s get started! The English Muffin is actually a variation…
Harvesting the Garden
It is September and the weather is getting a little chilly. We have only a few weeks left to collect our bounty from the community garden and have our gardening plots cleaned out! We have cleaned a few things out already since we discovered a mole stealing our carrots! Today, we will be cleaning it…
Hand Sewn Rustic Pumpkin
I love decorating our home with homemade items made by hand. It brings a feeling of warmth and home to any space. As part of our homeschooling, I get my daughters to develop a monthly craft. With this type of task given, they need to create patterns, test the project and make any necessary changes…
Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
Who does not love fresh baked cookies!?! These cookies use pumpkin – a perfect way to use fresh pumpkin puree! And the warming scent of cinnamon mixed with the pumpkin when baking, smells like a pumpkin pie met oatmeal cookies. It fills the kitchen with the most delicious aroma that everyone will want a fresh…
