Category Archives: Pumpkin

A Christmas Favorite


Two years ago I created a recipe for a sweet bread made with spiced apple cider.   I took a little from about 4 different recipes and created my own bread using spiced cake mix and yams/sweet potatoes. So glad I … Continue reading

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HAPPY HALLOWEENIE!!


I carved my pumpkin yesterday. We had retrieved the large orange guy from the Farmer’s Market in Raleigh.  The Farmer’s Market this time of year is a wealth of “pumpkinness”. Before I started, I went to several sites online to … Continue reading

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Someone Liked My Whoopie Pies!!


My Whoopie Pies WON in the Love with Food Sponsored Tyler Florence’s Family Meal Thanksgiving Challenge! The Spiced Pumpkin & Banana-Cream Whoopie Pies took FIRST PLACE! You’ll probably notice the photo. I changed the recipe from an entry I had for … Continue reading

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Secret Ingredients? Do Tell!!


I recently saw a contest that Lea & Perrins was holding. Lea & Perrins® “Shine at Dinnertime” Video Recipe Challenge They wanted recipes that had their Worcestershire sauce in the recipe. The Food Network is hosting the contest along with Claire … Continue reading

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