Freezing Pumpkin
We live near a producer who grows pie pumpkins, which are different than the traditional carving pumpkin (read more on page 187 of Eating Pure in a Processed Foods World ®).
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Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
I love October. The trees boast of radiant colors, the crisp fall air beckons a warm fire, and the smells of the kitchen warm the home. A popular snack at our home during this time is pumpkin seeds.
Tomato Paste
Behind every delicious recipe is a good base. This tomato paste is loaded with flavor from the vine ripened tomatoes and the fresh picked peppers, onions, garlic and carrots!
Spiced Tea
A great childhood memory of mine is sipping spiced tea during the cold wintery months in Minnesota.
Slow Cooker Applesauce
I made applesauce in my crockpot for the first time this fall. I used about 6 pounds of apples that were “seconds” with some blemishes. Because they were very small, I decided to wash, core and slice them into my crockpot without peeling the skin off first. The crockpot worked great; however, I will peel …
Oatmeal Spice Cake
My Grandma Hutchens made the best Oatmeal Cake. I still have that recipe on a now-faded recipe card, which I even took with me when I went to college. The cake was very moist and dense and had a delicious coconut frosting, yet I loved that it was not too sweet. I have fond memories …
Pot Roast with Veggies
Carefree summers without busy schedules are fun; but there’s something about fall, with getting back to school and scheduled activities, that brings a sense of comfort.
Grandma’s Apple Crisp
My niece called this afternoon wondering if I had a good apple crisp recipe. (I love when she calls for a recipe). She was looking for a recipe that was sweet like a dessert, not dry and wanted a recipe that included good healthy ingredients. I quickly responded with a “yes” and gave her my …
Eating Better for a Better You
For the most part, cooking from scratch is nearly a lost art. The microwave has replaced the oven and drive-thrus are ready 24/7 to take our orders.
From Summer to Fall
We went for a walk through the pasture this morning to check the cornfield way out back. The sumac is starting to turn, there are red grape vines hanging in the trees and the corn cobs are filling out with plump kernels to the end of the cob. We’ve turned the corner from summer to …
