Roasted Pumpkin Puree + Sweet and Smoky Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Every Thanksgiving long weekend we join my mother-in-law’s side of the family (all 30-50 of them!) in Pembroke, ON for a massive outdoor turkey dinner. The kids run wild in the bush, we light a big bonfire and most importantly, we feast. One of the things we all look forward to most are my husband’s aunt Paula’s pumpkin pies.
Generally, I’m not much for pumpkin pie. I find it gelatinous, overly sweet and too heavy on the pumpkin spice in most cases, but Paula’s pies are special. She makes them from whole sugar pumpkins she scoops out, roasts and purees herself so they taste naturally sweet and rich. With just enough spice to warm the mouth and compliment the earthy roasted pumpkin. It gave me hope that I might someday get into the whole pumpkin dessert thing. I hate being left out of the feasting….
Rosemary Pumpkin Biscuits & Smoky Mushroom Gravy
We’re a week post-Canadian Thanksgiving and while most of the country has returned to their regularly scheduled menus, I’m stuck on gravy and biscuits and leftover turkey on roasted-celery-studded bread. I’m a glutton for holiday flavours, what can I say. My dad joined us for dinner last Monday, and while I was happy to make…
Vegan Chocolate Matcha Cupcakes
This week, the traditional chocolate cupcake is being taken to *ahem* greener pastures (sorry). Not that there is anything wrong with a good, old fashioned chocolate cupcake, however, there’s something to be said for combining chocolate and matcha green tea. If you caught my baking with Matcha tutorial earlier this week, you’re hopefully feeling inspired…
Tutorial Tuesday: Baking with Matcha Tea
Have you ever tried baking with Matcha tea? If not, you’re in for a colourful treat. You’ve likely heard of this beautiful jade super-food as it’s become quite popular in recent years, however, matcha tea dates back to 13th century Japan! Not only is matcha tea perfect for sipping, it has many great uses in…
Pumpkin Spice Breakfast Cookies
The vegan, gluten free, and oil free pumpkin spice breakfast cookies are sweetened with dates and seasonal pumpkin for a healthy fall breakfast or snack, without any junk. Make these on a weekend and grab them on your way out the door in the morning, or pack one for a midday snack. They’re even better…
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