Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

There is something in me that likes to use every last bit of food – it takes skill, forethought, and lots of experience.  It’s also a practice that grounds me and brings so much gratitude for what I have.  The old adage, “Waste not, want not” has new meaning to me today.
I’m definitely not perfect [...]

Buckwheat Pumpkin Muffins – Slightly Indulgent Monday

I need your help – I’m collecting recipes to help raise money for St. Jude, a hospital for children with cancer. Please send your recipes to me and read more here. Thanks to everyone who has sent recipes so far!
Welcome to Slightly Indulgent Mondays – fabulous food made a little bit healthier.  Link your Slightly [...]

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Dog Biscuits

Joe and I have four, yes four, dogs. They’re our kids. Perry, Bella, & Gatsby sleep in the bed with us. Or, more accurately, they allow us to squeeze in between them. Patch sleeps on his dog bed – it’s his own personal preference.
Every morning I walk them – first Patch [...]

Petite Pumpkin Loaves with Currants

Everyone seems to be cooking with pumpkin and I certainly can’t blame them. I love pumpkin everything – not only because of the great flavor but because it’s got so many great health benefits – full of beta-carotene, vitamins A & C, fiber, potassium and antioxidants. It’s also been known to fight cancer and [...]

Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream Sandwiches with Cornmeal Cookies

Today is the last day of Fall Festival 2009.  Celebrate the Finer Things of Fall by linking up at Amy’s Finer Things.  She’s giving away fall themed scrapbooking stickers and journaling boxes to one lucky participant.  The Fall Festival give-aways will be open until Sunday at 8pm so if you haven’t had a change [...]