Pumpkin

Seasoned Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

November 6, 2015 by jcrain320 Leave a Comment

After making these pumpkin seeds, I have to proclaim that the amount of pumpkin seeds I’ve thrown away in my lifetime is a travesty. For some reason I thought that making roasted pumpkin seeds was difficult. Last year, I even dug out the pumpkin seeds, tried to take off the pumpkin guts, got frustrated, and threw them away. What I didn’t know was that you can just soak the seeds (with some guts on them) in water and the guts fall to the bottom of the bowl.

Seriously. Extremely easy to do. Don’t skip saving these pumpkin seeds from the trash. You won’t regret it.

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Grandma’s Pumpkin Bread

October 16, 2015 by jcrain320 1 Comment

When it comes to fall, Thanksgiving and Christmas, I have a favorite dessert. Now, I love pumpkin pie, but by far, my favorite dessert is pumpkin bread. For as long as I can remember, my Grandma has made the most delicious, moist, and addictive pumpkin bread. Every opportunity I had I was in the kitchen helping my grandma as often as I could.

Now, here’s the problem: my grandma wrote down the recipe for me to take over the annual pumpkin bread baking project (yes, its a project–we aren’t talking one loaf here)—and she can’t remember all of it. I made the recipe she gave me and it was not it—at all. I tried again and got close but gave up last year. With the weather getting cooler, the pumpkin bread cravings have started. So, I went on a quest to figure out the missing spices that made my grandmother’s pumpkin bread so incredibly addictive. After six loaves of bread, I have it and I’m sharing it with you.

I have to warn you though, prepare to eat large quantities of this bread. Let’s be real here: if you don’t take it to a party or a family gathering, you are probably going to eat the whole thing and your pants may or may not fit.

Make this bread and share it. Or eat it all yourself. No judgment!

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Homemade Pumpkin Marshmallow Crispy Treats

September 14, 2015 by jcrain320 Leave a Comment

We have two weeks of September left and fall officially starts next week! This means that I get to pumpkin, apple, fall/Halloween it up like crazy (and without judgement)!! As you all know, fall is my favorite season. Its fun, it has the best holidays and is warm, cozy, and comfortable. Its my time to start fresh and get back in to the kitchen.

The big thing about fall is that I am busy. You are busy. If you have kids, your kids are busy. We do it all in the fall. Today’s recipe is something totally fun and easy to do. Plus, these Pumpkin Marshmallow Treats can impress your guests or hostess without a lot of work from you. What more can you ask for?

Whether you are having friends over or a kids party, these little pumpkin are fun to make and fun to eat.

Pumpkin Marshmallow Crispy Treats
Serves: 12
Time: 30 minutes…