Remember how I purchased a pie pumpkin awhile back with the end goal being Jeannette’s Pumpkin Pie? Well, I achieved half of that goal. I cut, baked and pureed the pumpkin… and then left it sitting in my fridge for a few days while I pondered the eatability of a pumpkin pie at the Tredway household.
We aren’t big pumpkin pie fans, which is actually why I wanted to use fresh pumpkin to make one, so I decided to freeze the extra puree and make a pie when it could be shared. Yesterday I made a Pumpkin Spice Cake and it was only so-so. But the bundt pan sure made it look pretty, right?
Liv has become my pint-sized Kitchen Helper. She excels at sampling batters and frostings, and at keeping her mama on her toes mentally. Her heart is in the right place, however, and she loves measuring spices and touching the Kitchen Aid mixer. (Who wouldn’t love that, right?) This picture shows the way she’s mastered the task of Icing Taster while I decorated the Spiderweb Cookies. Go check out Needs More Butter, by the way, to see some super cute Halloween Cupcakes by the Moreheads. And for more fun and inspiration in the kitchen, visit Foodie for Thought by one of my best girlfriends on the planet. Give her a warm welcome to Blogland.
5 Comments
Jeannette Oct 29, 2007 9:57 AM
Yay! Good for you!!! Nothing beats fresh pumpkin!!
One word of advice. Pumpkin does freeze well, but when it thaws, it’s very watery. Let it sit in a paper towel lined colander for awhile to let it drain. :-D
Melissa Marsh Oct 29, 2007 10:39 AM
I’m not a pumpkin pie fan, either, but I did try some pumpkin chocolate chip cookies once and they were WONDERFUL.
Melissa Marsh Oct 29, 2007 10:40 AM
Yay! I can comment again! ;-)
BTW – you should DEFINITELY write a kid’s book!
Sarah B. Oct 29, 2007 8:02 PM
Hey, thanks for givin’ props to me on your blog, Rebecca!! I’m so honored. You’re such a pro at this and have such a loyal following, so maybe with your recommendation, it will up the viewing of my blog. You’re a true friend, and I love ya!
Monica Oct 30, 2007 12:21 PM
Great job on pureeing your pumpkin!! I was never a fan of pumpkin pie until I found a certain recipe and we all love it! I posted it on Monday this week – maybe you would like it too?!