Part II: Bless Us O Lord

This past weekend was a busy one for us, with mom and dad and kids going in several directions, several times. I dislike those kinds...

It's that time of year to crack open a can or two of cooked pumpkin. The other morning I wanted something really good for breakf...

We enjoyed fresh from the orchard apples all through September.We still have about a peck of mixed apples to eat and I need to go bac...

Joining Sarah, Pam and friends today for my first "Pinning it down" post. I admit to holding Pinterest off for quite awhile...

I bought a box of these oh-so-yummy treats and they went so fast I had barely a nibble. But it was a delicious nibble and now I must.get...

. Wow, is this a food blog? I have been a little preoccupied with life the last two weeks and neglected this place. Not that I haven't b...

. Most of the time when I'm in the kitchen, plain and simple is not what I'm after. I like food a little bit jazzy, mildly complex....

. Last Friday we had friends over for a simple get-together to visit and begin celebrating the feast days ahead. Pizza was on the menu, a...

. If given a choice of a dozen different cookies, I will almost aways choose a cookie that is crisp on the outside and chewy in the middle. ...

. Having opened a large can of pumpkin over the weekend for this coffee cake , and stowed the rest in the fridge, I was looking for a way ...

. What is it about the taste of spices and pumpkin that tastes like fall? Is it in our DNA -- ancestral memories of yummy spiced baked goods...

. I posted the recipe for this Pumpkin Roll here last fall, but when I made it last Sunday I decided to photograph the process since this re...

. The other day I had a hankerin ' for some chocolate and also wanted to use the leftovers of a big can of pumpkin in the refrigerator. ...

. I was shopping in Kohls a few weeks ago desperately hunting for a pair of shoes to wear to a black tie event when I came across some autu...

. My kids are big fans of all things pumpkin, and I love that I can pick up a jumbo can of store-brand pumpkin for less than $2. Pumpkin is ...

This is hands-down the best pumpkin bread ever -- if you like "chunks." Most adults don't have texture issues like kids do...

This dessert recipe came to me from my Aunt Ruth. It's simple, delicious, and feeds a big crowd so it's a great one to have on hand....

Last week I got a hankerin ' for pumpkin ice cream. We love all things pumpkin around here, but pumpkin ice cream is a real treat. We us...

Well, the deutsche Parte i was a big hit. Food was consumed in huge quantities, typical of any event where teenage boys are found. I was su...

These Pumpkin Squares are a favorite with everyone in the family -- and many teachers that my husband works with. Some even ask for them. F...