Yes, we’ve been talking pumpkin a lot lately, but it is in season right now and makes a tasty fall treat. However, you don’t need fresh pumpkin to make pumpkin butter – although fresh pureed pumpkin could be substituted if you like. I used a big can of pumpkin, some sugar and ground spices, and [...]
Posts Tagged ‘fall cooking’
5 ways to preserve your herbs
The recent frost advisory in my area was a harsh reminder that the summer months have passed, and soon all the fresh vegetables and herbs growing in the garden will soon be gone. Sadly, most herb plants do not survive the winter. But that doesn’t mean you have to toss them (or, I hope, compost [...]
Pumpkin spice latte
Pumpkin spice lattes. They’re always a treat to get at Starbucks or other coffee shops in the fall, but the cost adds up. We decided that this was another let’s-try-this-at-home treat to try recreating in the kitchen. The key to the flavor of pumpkin spice lattes is the syrup, and pumpkin spice syrup is quite [...]
Butternut squash soup
There is a crispness in the air, as fall begins to settle in and the leaves start to turn brilliant shades of red and gold. After spending the afternoon taking in the fall color and gathering leaves, it’s time to come in from the cold and warm up with some warm and creamy comfort food. [...]
Getting (apple)Saucy
Yes, I do love my slow cooker. Especially when it can save hours of time making something that might otherwise be labor intensive, like applesauce. This easy recipe inspired me to try my hand at applesauce this fall, when apples are at their peak and the prices are so low that you just can’t resist [...]
Pumpkin bread in a jar
While debating the merits of baking bread in a tin can and the safety issues that this might bring up, a new idea emerged: bread in a jar. Why not use up some of those many jars that are otherwise collecting dust and taking up space in the cupboard, and put them to use? Plus, [...]
