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There are some of us that need to pay attention to what we eat most of the time lest we blow up like an elephant overnight! I, unfortunately, am one of those people. Tomorrow we are having yet another buffet at school, though this time it is a healthy buffet. Supposedly eating from this buffet [...]

Pumpkin pie iorite pies. It is a texture thing for sure. I love to make it from scratch, using fresh pumpkin. Yum. It is quite easy to make. First I clean the pumpkin, usually a small sugar pumpkin. Carve out the stem, cut the pumpkin in half, remove the seeds and membranes, and then place [...]

Here is a very flavorsome cake that is very moist and when baked in a special pan is a very attractive centerpiece to the table!
Pumpkin Cranberry Cake
2 cups brown sugar
3/4 cups shortening (part butter)
2 cups pumpkin (1 can)
4 eggs
1/4 cup water
2 cups flour
1 1/3 cups oatmeal
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1 cup dried cranberries (orange flavored is [...]

Pumpkin is a great vegetable. It can be used for a variety of meals. A really nice breakfast or treat is pumpkin bread. I do love it served with a brisk cup of tea. I love the aroma of the bread while it bakes. This recipe is easy and only needs 2 bowls. Only 1, [...]

It’s pumpkin time! Great foods can be made with pumpkins. One easy, delicious dessert is a pumpkin bar! It can be changed up by adding some chopped nuts, chopped apples, dried cranberries, or my favorite, chocolate chips.  The original recipe calls for 1 cup oil, but if you want a lighter version, substitute half the [...]

I recently received a container of Bakewell Cream from New England Cupboard which is a company from Maine. This company has an owner that is an absolute joy to deal with. They have an assortment of high quality products for baking and cooking. I will be baking and posting reviews of some more of their [...]

I love tea. In fact, when I see different foods I always ponder how they would be with a cup of tea, black tea. I have some favorites that I always have on hand. I tend to enjoy the British teas, both regular and decaf. I usually drink decaf tea most of the day but [...]

Thanksgiving is almost here.  Once Halloween and the little goblins have come and gone it is time to start thinking about Thanksgiving. It has always been one of my favorite holidays. No wondering if you’ve bought the perfect gift for someone, etc.  It always means a few extra days off from school, (I am an [...]