We took our seats, clanked our glasses, shuffled casserole dishes, salad bowls, and the coveted turkey plate. Amidst the excitement to eat, we did pause. We took time to share what about this friend group filled us with gratitude in the last year, and I'm so grateful we did. The table, the food, the drinks are memorable, but those sentimental moments are what truly mark these occasions.
At this point in the year, the warmth of the oven is a bigger motivation to bake than the sweet reward. I run cold, and yet, as cold as I am, I will always say yes to ice cream, so here's a short and sweet plug for making homemade pumpkin ice cream.
William McCaffrey and Veronica Palladino are multi-generation farmers who believe that farms are critical to building strong local communities and reversing climate change. Put on a flannel, hold a warm mug of [spiked] cider, and join me for a vicarious brisk walk around their time-tested farm in all its New England fall glory.
Underneath this flaky, whole-grain, gluten-free crust is a mound of sliced sweet potatoes, apples, traditional warming spices, and a bit of fresh thyme for a slight savory touch. Serve with homemade pumpkin ice cream for good measure.
Package it as a gift, eat it with a spoon, dollop it on pancakes... there are so many reasons to make this homemade pumpkin butter. Are You Here for the…
This pumpkin pear bread, with oat and brown rice flours, is a rich, flavorful quick bread that feels like dessert for breakfast. Are You Here for The Food? Pumpkin Pear Bread…
I love baking and sharing desserts with friends, so if we were to enjoy these mini crustless pumpkin cheesecakes together, with some coffee, here are some of the topics we might discuss: books, podcasts, gratitude, and dogs (obviously). Of course, I prefer a conversation, so tell me your updates too.
As dormancy settles in, I wanted to look back once more on all the beauty the flower garden gave, to reflect, to remind myself to embrace the seasons, the shifts, the rest. More beauty will come, but the decay, the shedding is necessary. What will I cherish and keep? What will I shed? What new growth will emerge next spring after this season of hibernation? I will just have to wait and see.