Mariel here. This past Saturday, my husband and I traipsed on up to The Country with another friends-with-kids couple to go pumpkin picking. Somehow, despite the fact that our child is more petite than your average gourd and would rather swat at the stuffed birds in his “activity gym” than ogle real ones, we were[…]
Ravioli with a Pumpkin-Spiked White Wine Reduction
Mariel here. This is what I make for guests when I really don’t feel like making anything at all. These are – gasp – frozen ravioli, but I’ve dressed them up with a little pumpkin reduction that tricks people into thinking I’m a thoughtful, well-prepared host. In reality, this entire meal takes maybe 20 minutes.[…]
Pumpkin-Spiced White Chicken Chili
Mariel here. This is Sunday food through and through. Whether you’re glued to StatTracker or the TV screen; a die-hard fan of the Lions or Lifetime Originals, this hearty weekend stew is sure to fire up a few warm fuzzies. Slightly sweeter and a little less spicy than your average chili – though you can[…]
Pumpkin Bread
Mary Anne here. My mom has made this bread every year for as long as I can remember, whether hosting Thanksgiving at home or traveling to spend the day with one of her six children. She never arrives without a loaf of her Pumpkin Bread, Date Nut Bread, and Cranberry Bread in hand, and all[…]