November 11, 2014

Maple Bourbon Pumpkin Butter

New post! Maple Bourbon Pumpkin Butter

I’ve made quite a few recipes that involve pumpkin butter and I almost always get a comment asking if I’ve made my own. The answer is NO, but now it is YES. Yes, I’ve made my own pumpkin butter and it’s REALLY REALLY EASY. Of course I added bourbon to my pumpkin butter, because that’s how I operate.

It’s November which means we’re all kind of expected to GO GO GO. I’m a fan of making life easy for myself. Shortcuts are always welcome and recipes that don’t take a ton of effort are my wheelhouse. I just typed wheelhouse. Sorry about that.

If you’re thinking about giving the gift of treats this year, you should really add this Maple Bourbon Pumpkin Butter to your lineup. It’s kind of an unexpected gift because somehow pumpkin gets lost under the fold of COOKIE NATION. People love a little something special they can add to their regular meal rotation. You could pair a small jar with a bigger jar of homemade granola as a hostess gift. I’d write a little card that says Just Add Yogurt! Or maybe if you’re feeling adventurous, you’ll make your own? I’m pretty sure the lucky recipient of this pumpkin butter will appreciate the smooth texture (thanks to a whirl in the Vitamix!) and cinnamon-y bourbon notes. I bet it would make an even better addition to a milkshake…

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November 10, 2014

Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats

My dear friend Andrea told me how life changing overnight oats were for her. I had no idea what she was talking about cuz I’d never made them before. But now I have…and I’m happy to report that…Pumpkin Spice Overnight Oats were a gamechanger for me!

They are indeed life-changing. Like…I like them better than regular hot oatmeal. With an overnight stay in the fridge, rolled oats puff up and get a little chewy. They’ve got great texture and they’re not mushy like regular oatmeal. It’s like a super easy version of muesli. You mix your ingredients together the night before and you wake up to breakfast already made for you. It’s as convenient as an automated coffee machine. You just have to remember to do it!

In this version, I mix homemade pumpkin butter (I’ll have a recipe for you tomorrow!) with almond milk and some spices to make a pumpkin infused oatmeal. I topped mine with extra pumpkin butter, cinnamon toasted walnuts and some bananas for a little sweetness.

I’m obsessed, Andrea is obsessed and now you’re on your way to becoming obsessed too.

Inspiration

November 9, 2014

And I Quote:

my everyday life, Photography

November 8, 2014

My Everyday Life: Week 45

Here’s what this past week looked like:

Guess who I got to spend the day with this week??!!

Maj time.

A trip to March. I want everything in that store.

November 7, 2014

I love lists, Friday!

Stickers in the wrong places. *snort*
I’m always fascinated by the psychology of a supermarket.
A Modern Guide to Thanksgiving Etiquette
Trading tattoos. I love how minimal they are.
I am a sarcastic girl.
More fridge spying for you.
Now I want to do aerobics….
The difference between all of those waters.
25 Famous Women on Getting Older
Adding this blog to my reader.
This is what it means to have a MAJ. I’m so lucky to have mine.
I love looking at wine labels. Here are some good ones!
This bread…with HONEY. ZOMG.
Understanding the Cult of My Little Pony.
My favorite kind of drink and this one intrigues me!
Currently obsessed with this book: Eat: The Little Book of Fast Food
Making this PUMPKIN PIE IN A MUG stat!
Casey and I enjoyed this video.
I can’t stop listening to this song. Cooper’s a fan too!
Food Photography inspiration HERE.

Tenacious Tinkering made my Orange Walnut Cake

Double the Appetite adapted my Caramel Apple Baked Doughnuts

The First Bite adapted my Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Butternut Squash

Bourbon & Brown Sugar adapted my Pumpkin Gingersnap Ice Cream Cake (!!!!)

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November 6, 2014

Cinnamon Raisin Bread + Coconut Butter

Here’s one of my favorite snacks lately. I’ve actually been enjoying it for breakfast! Trader Joe’s has this really amazing thick cinnamon raisin bread that I’m obsessed with right now. I top it with coconut butter (sometimes I toast the bread) a few slices of banana and a sprinkle of cinnamon to finish it off. It’s a fantastic option for those times when you really really want a cinnamon roll but you don’t want to leave the house and….you can’t be trusted with a pan full of fresh cinnamon rolls….

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November 4, 2014

Pesto Potato Bacon Pizza

New pizza recipe! Pesto Potato Bacon Pizza

Today on the internet, a bunch of us food bloggers are having a virtual Baby Shower for Jessica of How Sweet It Is.

So…. that means FOOD FOR DAYS or more like WEEKS.

The theme of this baby shower is foods that are “Trashed Up.”

I wanted to tip the scales of indulgence and make a pizza with

POTATOES

PESTO and….

BACON.

And here it is… The potatoes add a creamy element the pesto is EVERYTHING and the bacon pushes the pizza to the edge! It’s kinda like a pesto-y scalloped potato pizza situation. I also added a few walnuts for good crunchy twist.

Congratulations, Jessica! I can’t wait to see you become a mother! Your baby is going to be the best fed child EVER. And if you have a picky eater child like I do…. I AM HERE TO CONSOLE YOU.