A nice alternative to pumpkin pie, these soft cookies are a delightful treat. The little ones can help with this easy recipe. Make them in advance and freeze them to seal in freshness. The cookies... Read more >>

If you’re like me, you’ve been all over the fresh gourds this fall. Cooking and roasting fresh squash and pumpkin is a delicious and nutritious way to eat healthy and locally during these... Read more >>

I didn’t truly understand my love of pumpkin until this year, after moving from Northern California to the Pacific Northwest, when I willingly—no, enthusiastically—shelled out... Read more >>

What is passive composting? Passive composting is piling yard trimmings and organic household waste in a pile somewhere in your yard and letting it rot. The passive part refers to the minimal human... Read more >>

One package unflavored gelatin 2 cups pumpkin puree* 1 cup sugar Two egg yolks 1 /4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/8 teaspoon allspice 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ginger 1-1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract... Read more >>

My husband Jamie is obsessed with growing The Great Pumpkin. How is that for an attention-grabber? Over the past several years, his passion for growing 1,000-pound pumpkins has not only taken over... Read more >>

When I was little, I was obsessed with writing stories about home and family life, although, ironically, I was never blessed with either. I usually wrote about traveling around in search of family to... Read more >>

Pumpkin is one of fall’s finest ingredients. When else can you use a can of vegetables to make a sweet dessert? I’ll be waiting to hear someone comment about their grandmother’s... Read more >>

Do you enjoy decorating your front porch for Halloween? Even if you just put out a few pumpkins or a scarecrow it is fun to celebrate the seasons. Last October I decided to head out to my... Read more >>

Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter 1 cup canned pumpkin 1 cup sugar 1 egg, slightly beaten 1 teaspoon milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1... Read more >>