Yummy Pumpkin Pie From Scratch

Have you ever made a pumpkin pie from scratch?

I recommend Martha's recipe.

The only change I make is using

4 cups of fresh pumpkin

instead of 3 cups.

I just process the pumpkin then add

everything else slowly to the processor.

Pour into shells, bake.

It looks involved but really if your just looking

at the custard part its so simple and

My Oh My, is it delicious!

Print it out and read it through, you will see.

I have been experimenting with different pumpkin's.

These 3 are from my neighbor George.

He is my source for all things that grow.

The 2 on the left are the two I have already

made pies with and I recommend both types.

The white one will made a pie, maybe next week.

We have been eating lots of pumpkin pies and

everyone is lovin' it!

I just cut them in half, scoop

out the seeds, put on cookie sheets

and bake at 350* till fork tender.
Time depends on the size.

I think a pumpkin is just the prettiest color.

I saved seed for next year just in case I

feel the need to grow a few myself.

This is the Cinderella Pumpkin.

Here are the resulting pies.

Instead of a rolled crust I love to use

Stauffer's Ginger Snaps for the crust.

Be warned, the taste is Divine but,

the crust may be soggy the next

day so you will have to eat it all the day it's baked.

I crush them in the food processor

mix with melted butter and sugar

and press into the dish.
Bake 10 minutes then cool before filling.

Stauffer's is a local bakery and I love their cookies.

They are widely available in these parts.

These Ginger Snaps have a real Zing!

They sort of bite your tongue back.

You can also have them shipped from their website.

Yesterday I took a walk around the yard and clipped greens for a centerpiece. Poked in a few artificial mums, some dried leaves. . .done.




Another project.
I love this simple polish.
It's a can full of wadding with the polish already applied.




A woman's work is not done yet. . .This is what awaits me tonight while I watch Dancing with the Stars.

I am linking this week to Marty @ Table Top Tuesday

Michael Lee West for Foodie Friday

Wishing you all a Blessed Thanksgiving.
I am Thankful for each one of you.
~ ~Ahrisha~ ~

My Cozy Corner~ ~

~ ~ ~Of The Sofa.

This is the place where I make my nest.

In this cozy corner I can spend

hours and hours

reading or knitting~ ~or just dreaming.

My angel watching over me.

I don't like the term Mom Cave because

this spot is to pretty to be a cave.

It's soft and warm and cozy.

Lit by an antique lamp that I love.

The lace curtains and a bit of lace over the

lamp shade create a soft glow at night.

Also on the shade are antique lace collars,

old millinery flowers and a fleur de lay pin.

A string of twinkling lights across the window

add to the romantic mood of the room

Plump down pillows can be arranged for comfort.

Hidden behind the sofa is a table and the stereo

playing soft jazz or Celtic favorites.

I love how the morning light filters through

the lace and falls on my nest warming it

for the first cup of coffee for the day.

I pull out one of my knitting projects and

knit as I have my coffee.

Other projects are stored in the old brown

suitcases that create a table by the sofa.

I love having my favorite books all around me.

Stacked on the floor and tables.

Decorating magazines are a weakness of mine.

For all of you friends with kitty's

this is a great hint for you.

My kitty loved the bullion fringe on the

sofa almost to ruin till I discovered

Double Sided Tape.

See it here on the corner of the sofa?

I stick long strips where he likes to

work on the fabric and his little paws

stick to the tape and frustrates the

heck out of him and off he goes.

As you can see below I am not a trendy person.

I love opulence and deep rich colors and some

creams to lighten it up a bit. I like to feel like

the room is circling me with arms of warmth

and comfort and I want my guests to feel it too.

I love feminine curves everywhere.

As for what I would like to add to this room with my winnings, how about a warm throw. It looks like Home Goods has a few that I could use. When I'm sitting quietly its nice to snuggle under for warmth.
This cream colored chair would give me the extra seating I need when friends stop by.



Some pretty glass objects on my new coffee table would be so nice.




What coffee table you say. How about this ottoman and tray from Home Goods.
I have finally decided on this combo for a coffee table so I can also prop my feet
up for comfort.


I would love some pretty boxes to store my knitting odds and ends in.
A beautiful picture frame would be so pretty too.
I do believe that I can easily spend the winnings of this contest to
further feather my nest!

I want to thank Susan of Between Naps On The Porch

and Home Goods for sponsoring this contest.

Be sure to stop over at Susan's and see

everyone who is participating.

If you have not been to Home Goods

be sure to check them out.

My thanks to both of you.

I am also linking to Cindy at My Romantic Home for

Show And Tell Friday.

~AND~

Artie at Color Outside The Lines

Please visit these Sweet Friends

~ ~Ahrisha~ ~