Tag Archives: Pumpkin

Vegan Pumpkin Pie

While I am trying to figure out what else to do with all my pumpkin I decided to make a trial run at a true whole food plant-based pie. One that is sugar-free, egg-free, dairy-free and gluten-free. Last year I made a dairy-free pie that was wonderful! This year the goal is a true vegan pumpkin pie – dairy-free and egg-free as well.

Last weekend I donned my Girl Scout attire (figuratively) and started experimenting so that Thanksgiving prep goes smoothly. I don’t want to be up to my elbows in pie failures come next Wednesday.

by Genene Cote Posted on November 8, 2012
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Happy Halloween. . .

Full moon, pumpkins and a black cat.  Must be Halloween. And speaking of pumpkins. . .

We baked a HUGE pumpkin over the weekend. Took a long time to bake and even longer for David to turn it from baked pumpkin to pumpkin mash. I have been looking for good pumpkin recipes ever since. (more…)

by Genene Cote Posted on October 31, 2012
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August Garden Update

S6300838It’s still raining here in Northern Arizona. I’m really not complaining! I mention it because the rain has slowed down tomato and pepper ripening and growth of things like cucumbers and squash.  On the other hand, everything is green, green, green! This is the view from my kitchen window. The garden shown is our “front kitchen garden.” (more…)

by Genene Cote Posted on August 23, 2012
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