Pumpkin Curry Soup

Pumpkin Curry Soup topped with plain yogurt and cilantro. Naan on the side.

I’m pretty sure this soup will impress you, as it did me. This combination of flavors is simply spectacular. INGREDIENTS: 7 cups                        Cooked pumpkin 2 stalks                      Celery, thinly sliced 2                                  Carrots, peeled and diced 1                                  Onion, diced 2                                  Apples, peeled, cored, and diced or 1 cup plain applesauce ½… Read more“Pumpkin Curry Soup”

Traditional Pumpkin Pie

What can I say? Homemade pumpkin pie makes my heart happy! There simply is no better ending to a harvest time meal. Makes 1 pie. INGREDIENTS: 2                                  Eggs 1 ½ cups                    Pumpkin purée 1 cup                          Brown sugar, packed 1 tsp                           Ground cinnamon ½ tsp                          Ground nutmeg ¼ tsp                          Ground ginger… Read more“Traditional Pumpkin Pie”

Pumpkin Purée – How to make your own

Pumpkin is extremely nutritious, full of important vitamins and minerals. It has a mild squash flavor that can be seasoned in a variety ways.
Have pumpkin purée on hand by making your own!

Pumpkins – The Favorite Fruit of October

Pumpkins are the favorite fruit of October. From pumpkin spice to Jack-o’-lanterns, from pumpkin soup to pumpkin pie, pumpkins add magic to the season. As I drive through the countryside rich in golden autumnal colors, I notice piles of pumpkins at roadside stands. There, people are wandering through the selection,… Read more“Pumpkins – The Favorite Fruit of October”

Garden Starter Plants

Tomato Starter Plants

Growing season on Prince Edward Island is short so I like to buy my tomato and pepper plants to ensure a good harvest. Everything else (lettuce, radishes, carrots, onions, potatoes, peas, beans, corn, squash) generally grows well from seed planted directly in the garden. This year I am trying something… Read more“Garden Starter Plants”

Pumpkin Bread

This flavourful quick bread is a favourite with my family and friends. Make ahead and freeze for brown bag lunches. Make your own pumpkin purée. Makes three loaves.  Chech out these posts as well: Subscribe to Homemaking Jewels today.