Pumpkin and Spice tagged 'comfort food'

The Remedy to Yet Another Turkey Sandwich

pumpkin@pumpkinandspice.net — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Still staring down the last remains of turkey in your fridge? Can't stomach the thought of anymore turkey sandwiches?

Personally, I underestimated my family's turkey-eating capabilities and had hardly any leftover tu [...]

Apple Cider Roasted Turkey with Homemade Gravy

pumpkin@pumpkinandspice.net — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100

I was fully intending to post my turkey recipe prior to Thanksgiving, you know, when it might have done some good. But I was a little busier than I anticipated- I worked every day for eight days before Thanksgiving, so there was a lot [...]

Deconstructing Cabbage Rolls

pumpkin@pumpkinandspice.net — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100

One of the sad things about living in a tropical clime is that my favorite season, autumn, is really more of an idea than a reality. Sure, you go shopping right now and there are cute sweaters, cozy looking flannels, corduroy pants and chunky boots... but it's still flip-flop and tank top weather. The leaves (on the palm trees) never change color, the air is never brisk and crisp, and I'm not entirely sure pumpkins can even grow in Florida. While it is finally starting t [...]

On a Roll... A Cinnamon Roll!

pumpkin@pumpkinandspice.net — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Lately, I've been doing a bit of baking-for-cash, with cinnamon buns being a re-occuring theme. I don't eat many cinnamon buns, partially because that is waaaaaay too much sugar for me as a breakfast food (I'm more of a salty foods for breakfast kin [...]

Peanut Butter Cookies

pumpkin@pumpkinandspice.net — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Peanut butter is, for American children, at least, a comfort food without peer. It's sweet, salty, creamy, gooey, and nutritious. Unless you had a nut allergy, odds are it was a lunchtime staple when you were growing up, be it on a classic peanut butter and jelly (apricot preserves have always been my "jelly" of Hi! Remember me? I know I've been a bit negligent lately. Honestly, I've been busy, and a little stressed out... between family (family with babies- whoo, those'll wear you out!), friends (some from out-of country, and some with babies), a vacation and work, I've been lucky to check my e-mail once a week during the past month! Hopefully, though, things are going to be a little less hectic (not toHi! Remember me? I know I've been a bit negligent the past two weeks, but, well, a girl deserves a little vacation every now and then, doesn't she? Being back home in Florida has been wonderful! The weather has been fabulous- hig [...]

Can I Make S'more Marshmallows?

pumpkin@pumpkinandspice.net — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0100

I was really looking forward to going to work today. I always like work, but I was genuinely excited about my shift today. Why? Because I was going to get to make one of my favorite things to make... Marshmallows!

Time for Walkies!

pumpkin@pumpkinandspice.net — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Today was my day off, so, of course, I slept in. When I woke up, it was chilly! It's been "warm" the past few days- in the 50s. Since we have a big glass patio door that makes up almost an entire wall of our room, once the sun's up, it usually warms the room nicely. This morning, even with the sun, it was cool in the room. I looked up the temperature online, and it was 37F out! Now, I realize that isn't so cold to those of you that live in places with real winters, but I [...]

Chicken in a Biscuit

pumpkin@pumpkinandspice.net — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Chunks of chicken, savory veggies and a light gravy, nestled under a flaky, tender buttermilk biscuit crust... Sound good? Oh, trust me, it is! This is one of Kyle's favorite dishes that I make. He actually requests it, which is unusual, as [...]

A Bowlful of Cozy

pumpkin@pumpkinandspice.net — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Once Halloween is over and the weather here in Florida starts to cool down, my thoughts turn to the upcoming holidays. Come November, I'm totally ready to start getting ready for Thanksgiving and Christmas... This year, however, I'm feeling [...]

Fabulous Pumpkin Coffee Cake

pumpkin@pumpkinandspice.net — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Right now, I'm in my very last class in pastry school. I've been in classroom classes for the past few blocks, and they really do require a differnt level of work. Not that they're hard, but there's homework, tests, and quizzes to finish and study for. Currently, I'm in a cost control (read: math) class and a wines class. I love the wine class- I'm very interested in wines, and Kyle and I are members of a wine club, so this class is extremely engaging and info [...]

Pizza Party!

pumpkin@pumpkinandspice.net — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Sunday was Kyle's birthday, and after spending Saturday evening out with friends and Sunday afternoon with family, we were ready for a quiet, relaxing Sunday evening together. Since Sunday's grocery store day, we decided to just pick something up to make a quick, easy dinner- and homemade pizza seemed like just the ticket!These brownies almost didn't make it to the blog. There was a potluck at work, and I boldly ignored the unwritten rule of not trying new recipes on the day of a dinner party. I had this awesome idea of brownies with gooey swirls of caramel... In [...]

The Velveeta Trilogy: Part 3

pumpkin@pumpkinandspice.net — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0100

My final installment of culinary experimentation comes courtesy the "Quick Fixin' Dinners" chapter of "Velveeta: Recipes for People Who Eat Food". I think the chapter intro says more than I ever could:

"These recipes are designed for quick and easy preparat [...]