Pumpkin and Spice tagged 'easy'

Simple, Wholesome and Therapeutic

pumpkin@pumpkinandspice.net — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

I miss baking. I miss the feel of soft, smooth dough pressed beneath my palm, and the ache in my arm from whisking a custard. I love the mechanical whir of the floor mixer, and the satisfaction of having a recipe turn out perfectly.There's a satisfaction to the physi [...]

Okra with Sausage and Shrimp

pumpkin@pumpkinandspice.net — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

I've been doing great at getting to the gym after work, however, the downside is I don't get home until 6 or 6:30- which means by the time I walk in the door, I am starving. Kyle gets home shortly after, also hungry.

Mmm... sausages 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 [...]

Omelet-phobia

pumpkin@pumpkinandspice.net — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100

While I occasionally enjoy an omelet when eating out at breakfast places (eggs benedict or biscuits and gravy are really my breakfast weaknesses), I'll admit, I kinda have a bias against them. I'm not sure if its because I've had my share of Je voudrais une omelete du fromage. I don't know if I've suddenly become more popular, or if maybe summer's just a naturally busy time for everyone, but my calendar has been jam-packed lately. My birthday was June 1st, which was a Monday, so, of course, I got to celebrate the weekend [...]

Gentlemen Prefer Blondies

pumpkin@pumpkinandspice.net — Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100

My hair has, at various points, been about every color known to Lady Clairol- red, auburn, strawberry blonde, light brown, dark brown, purple, black, and even platinum blonde. You'd think I'd be able to answer with some authority the age old question, "Do blondes have more fun?" Well, I don't know about that... but I do know that you'll have fun (blonde or not) baking and eating these blondies!

Go-To Dark Chocolate Brownies

pumpkin@pumpkinandspice.net — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Hi! 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 [...]

Itsy-Bitsy Spider Cupcakes

pumpkin@pumpkinandspice.net — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

As I mentioned, last week was my last week of school. (Yay!) If I may brag a little (and it's my blog, so I will), I finished with a 4.0, to boot!

Anyway, what that means is that I have evenings free for the next c [...]

OMG! BBQ!

pumpkin@pumpkinandspice.net — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

I love barbeque. No, scratch that. I love barbeque sauce (isn't the meat just there to give me something to put sauce on?). The problem is, I'm frequently disappointed by store bought barbeque sauce. I've bought dozens of brands, and they're either too smoky, not sweet enough, too sweet, artificial tasting... it's frustrating. I do like KC Masterpiece, but within the past couple years, I've been trying to avoid products containing High Fruct