Gooseberry Patch Big Book of Holiday Cooking

Oh yeah baby....let's get the holiday cooking started!

 

Temp-taions

I can hardly wait for my new Temp-tations Old World 24-piece Complete Oven to Table stoneware set to arrive. The estimated shipping date is for this Friday, so I am as excited as a kid waiting on Santa! I have never heard of or used this brand before, so I am anxious to give it a try. I already have a ton of recipe ideas floating in my thoughts that I want to use in my new bake ware.

 

It's Baking Time

 My new Pumpkin loaf baking ban from William Sonoma

I can't wait to try this bread mix out in my new pan.

 

Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix

It's that time of year to get out our best recipes and start our holiday baking. But before we lite the oven, we need to check our pantry and make sure we have our basic ingredients on hand. One of the more common ingredients that we will be using, or at least I will be using is pumpkin pie spice. But how many times do we run out of it and not realize it until we need it!?! Here's a quick and easy recipe for making your own spice mix to have readily on hand.The best thing about it, is that you control the flavors.

My favorite holiday pie is my Walnut Pumpkin Pie. When I need pumpkin pie spice, this homemade mix is the first thing I grab. 

Pumpkin Pie Spice Mix
 
3 Tablespoon Ground Cinnamon
2 teaspoons Ground Ginger
2 teaspoons Ground Nutmeg
1 1/2 teaspoons Ground Allspice
1 1/2 teaspoons Ground Cloves 

Combine ingredients & mix well. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. 

Click HERE for printable recipe
 
 

Ode To Tom Turkey

Mr. Turkey...you are a wonderfully handsome bird. Every time I see you I just smile, because you bring fond memories of years past. So today I celebrate you in all your glory. Thank you for being that constant reminder of all things good...all things beautiful...all things yummy! 'Cuz I like you best when your in my tummy!