Since a reader asked here is a quick version of Fresh Pumpkin Processing! In case you don't know, pumpkin doesn't grow in can and it feels so wrong to admit to that. I grew up eating Libby's Pumpkin. It was the ONLY pumpkin mom ever bought. It was the best and for pumpkin pie, … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Patch Visit 2012: Miller Farms Market
We took time earlier this month to visit our favorite pumpkin patch here in Central Virginia. We headed to Miller Farms Market in Orange, VA. It is a drive for us but they only charge you for your pumpkins. A lot places around here charge admission fees and even hayride fees. … [Read more...]
Fall in Virginia
Fall is here! It became obvious last week that Fall arrived here in Virginia. I love the colors Fall brings us here in Virginia. Taken at Miller Farms Market, Mine Run, VA Taken in my garden ... this mum is bigger than me. I need to re-home it to another spot in our … [Read more...]
Meatless Monday: Pumpkin Polenta
Polenta is a pretty basic dish. It's just another starch like mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta. Polenta is most closely related to grits. I grew up not liking grits because they can be so...well, gritty. When done correctly, polenta can be a little mushy and, on it's own, it's … [Read more...]
Wednesday Randoms
What is the purpose of Wednesday Randoms? Well honestly there isn't one besides to share something random.Maybe your child did something new, maybe you baked something yesterday, maybe you are behind at work, maybe you got in your … [Read more...]
Wednesday Randoms
What is the purpose of Wednesday Randoms? Well honestly there isn't one besides to share something random.Maybe your child did something new, maybe you baked something yesterday, maybe you are behind at work, maybe you got in your work out today or maybe you didn't. Anything is … [Read more...]