tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post8828132609965958939..comments2023-10-21T10:04:03.610-04:00Comments on Cocoa and Lavender: Channeling the AncestorsCocoa and Lavenderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-72232378735794657552018-01-11T09:05:21.323-05:002018-01-11T09:05:21.323-05:00I imagine your muffins and scones were still prett...I imagine your muffins and scones were still pretty good - were they? I am glad you now like pumpkin pie, Christina! But let's leave the fanaticism to others!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-85816940501578448992018-01-11T09:03:27.536-05:002018-01-11T09:03:27.536-05:00Let's start a new trend, Emma!Let's start a new trend, Emma!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-37065519074666679212018-01-11T09:02:55.858-05:002018-01-11T09:02:55.858-05:00I have actually made a savory pumpkin pie, Inger, ...I have actually made a savory pumpkin pie, Inger, but it needs more than just leaving out the sugar (as I found out!). I haven't had a sweet potato pie in years!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-24245667721868609342018-01-01T18:27:21.464-05:002018-01-01T18:27:21.464-05:00Haha! Good to know I'm not the only one who do...Haha! Good to know I'm not the only one who does things like this! I've made scones and muffins sans sugar before, but unfortunately didn't catch it before baking, as you did! I never used to like pumpkin pie, but a really good one is amazing to me, now! Yours looks like it would make me a fan! :)Christina | Christina's Cucinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12283573349146845971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-58448321328348781722017-12-26T17:35:06.675-05:002017-12-26T17:35:06.675-05:00It’s always amazed me why pumpkin is only popular ...It’s always amazed me why pumpkin is only popular for 6 weeks a year! I enjoy pumpkin year round and this pie looks a winner. Emma - Bake Then Eathttps://baketheneat.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-65526977219092022852017-12-26T08:26:32.020-05:002017-12-26T08:26:32.020-05:00Now I was waiting to find out that a savory pumpki...Now I was waiting to find out that a savory pumpkin pie was delicious... ah well! Yes, I have whisked a few things into foods pulled out of the oven myself :) This year I've been doing sweet potato pie instead of pumpkin and really enjoying that!Inger @ Art of Natural Livinghttp://artofnaturalliving.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-27359309227987164562017-12-23T12:26:00.537-05:002017-12-23T12:26:00.537-05:00Thanks, Colette! Merry Christmas to you all,aThanks, Colette! Merry Christmas to you all,aCocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-58558755302614986932017-12-23T12:25:36.993-05:002017-12-23T12:25:36.993-05:00I will definitely try less sugar, Jean, but I doub...I will definitely try less sugar, Jean, but I doubt I will get to 3 tablespoons! Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-46607404280969754062017-12-21T18:32:00.934-05:002017-12-21T18:32:00.934-05:00I love pumpkin pie any time of the year!
Thanks ...I love pumpkin pie any time of the year! <br /><br />Thanks for the Christmas card, sweetie. Hope you guys have an amazing Christmas and the best 2018! xoxoColette (Coco)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14528153614019796350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-40935019225616826892017-12-21T17:56:02.455-05:002017-12-21T17:56:02.455-05:00Too funny, David! But the sugarless pie would'...Too funny, David! But the sugarless pie would've gotten you ready for the pumpkin pie I make for just us. I only use about 3 tablespoons of sugar! When making it for guests, I use 2/3 cup. We love our lightly sweetened version.Jean | DelightfulRepast.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02038772991628796917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-81862843693533907642017-12-18T08:57:11.044-05:002017-12-18T08:57:11.044-05:00Thanks, Amy! It is really a wonderful version - I ...Thanks, Amy! It is really a wonderful version - I hope you try it!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-60474413552282021532017-12-18T08:56:34.117-05:002017-12-18T08:56:34.117-05:00Fran - that is why I always make it for company - ...Fran - that is why I always make it for company - they help me keep from eating the entire thing myself! Patricia steams her pumpkin - I bake mine. I have never used butternut, though. Here in the US, we have small pumpkins called "pie pumpkins" or "sugar pumpkins" that are just the right amount for a pie or two!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-19622586702381278892017-12-18T08:54:49.346-05:002017-12-18T08:54:49.346-05:00What amazes me, Marcelle, is how easy a pumpkin pi...What amazes me, Marcelle, is how easy a pumpkin pie is! It takes just a few minutes of prep, and then the baking time. You should make one now! :)Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-2262792346158338622017-12-18T08:53:39.482-05:002017-12-18T08:53:39.482-05:00PS - thanks for noticing my bottom crust! I do pri...PS - thanks for noticing my bottom crust! I do pride myself on that!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-27128835438349678292017-12-18T07:53:09.716-05:002017-12-18T07:53:09.716-05:00Totally agree that pumpkin pie isn't just for ...Totally agree that pumpkin pie isn't just for Thanksgiving! I love pumpkin pie so much and yours looks perfect.Amy (Savory Moments)https://savorymomentsblog.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-40070725816557422792017-12-17T18:59:17.564-05:002017-12-17T18:59:17.564-05:00Mmmm, nothing better than pumpkin pie- before I kn...Mmmm, nothing better than pumpkin pie- before I know it, I've quaffed the whole pie down in one sitting! I notice the recipe says 'steamed pumpkin'- I've never heard of that preparation before. I always use either butternut pumpkin (squash) or sweet potatoes- I find that using a whole pumpkin is rather unwieldy (and they're danged hard to cut up into pieces)! Thanks for the recipe. Fran @ Gday Soufflehttp://www.gdaysouffle.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-19419419771103079092017-12-17T15:41:27.732-05:002017-12-17T15:41:27.732-05:00Your pie looks perfect and I love that you use dar...Your pie looks perfect and I love that you use dark brown sugar, David. I haven't made a homemade pumpkin pie since last year and I'm overdue, but I'll try your recipe the next time I do. Now I'm craving it... ;) YUM!:)Marcelle https://www.blogger.com/profile/10317430591637531886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-35170511561595150962017-12-17T15:15:21.819-05:002017-12-17T15:15:21.819-05:00Stefano - My friend Annamaria gave me her recipe f...Stefano - My friend Annamaria gave me her recipe for tortelli di zucca. I’m planning on making it over the holidays. Also some gnocchi, as I, too, prefer the less sweet pumpkin preparations. I hope you and Paul have a great Christmas and happy New Year!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-70351793380250664582017-12-17T15:11:52.077-05:002017-12-17T15:11:52.077-05:00You should make one just for yourself, Gerlinde!You should make one just for yourself, Gerlinde!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-12559934915288481262017-12-17T15:11:18.607-05:002017-12-17T15:11:18.607-05:00Thanks, Carolyne! I’ll make it for you sometime!Thanks, Carolyne! I’ll make it for you sometime!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-14949648706461774982017-12-17T15:05:30.298-05:002017-12-17T15:05:30.298-05:00That’s a good question, Lynn! Maybe I should try i...That’s a good question, Lynn! Maybe I should try it as an experiment!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-68359529533451782072017-12-17T15:04:22.410-05:002017-12-17T15:04:22.410-05:00Let me know if you do try it, John... it is less s...Let me know if you do try it, John... it is less sweet than most!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-45492503845807358582017-12-17T15:03:31.025-05:002017-12-17T15:03:31.025-05:00Maybe that is why I never liked pumpkin pie as a k...Maybe that is why I never liked pumpkin pie as a kid -too many bad ones out there! Not sure you need to make this your resolution, Greg, but it is worth a try!Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-54231513614207398812017-12-17T15:02:05.556-05:002017-12-17T15:02:05.556-05:00I’m glad I’m not the only one who does this, Lois!...I’m glad I’m not the only one who does this, Lois! Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2107692602665196400.post-46041158883138385872017-12-17T15:01:07.595-05:002017-12-17T15:01:07.595-05:00I didn’t like pumpkin pie until I was long intp my...I didn’t like pumpkin pie until I was long intp my adulthood, Frank. Maybe the same will happen for you?Cocoa and Lavenderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627872741055523948noreply@blogger.com