Yes, it is that time. Pumpkin season. That means pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread, pumpkin cookies, pumpkin lattes, pumpkin ice cream & pumpkin oatmeal. Caribou Coffee has a pumpkin latte that is every bit as good as the one made by the people with the green straws that aren’t gluten-free-friendly. I had my first pumpkin latte just last week and it was phenomenal! I wanted another later in the week, but it was hot outside & I don’t see pumpkin making a good iced latte.
I just checked my pumpkin stash and I have 3 large cans in my pantry! Score! I knew stocking up last year was the way to go. After the shortage, I couldn’t risk being without again. Jon has been begging for banana bread – I think he is going to get pumpkin bread instead. Perhaps some of this:
Dark chocolate pumpkin loaf. Enough said.
Or, this:
Pumpkin raisin bread. A childhood favorite.
Oh, how could I forget, my pumpkin raisin scones!!
Think I have enough pumpkin to make them all?
Hannah is recovering nicely from her appendectomy last weekend and went back to school on Thursday. Phew! Hopefully we are on the mend now. This week should be a little calmer & easier to cook. I also planned a little better for meals, so we should be eating better, too. It is amazing how long it takes to catch up.
Sunday – Aaron’s b-day choice – Lasagna
Monday – Rotisserie chicken, baked potatoes, steamed broccoli & salad
Tuesday – Easy enchilada bake, corn and salad
Wednesday – Inside out burgers, sweet potato puffs, roasted green beans & salad
Thursday – Sweet Thai chile salmon, creamy pumpkin brown rice, roasted beets/carrots & salad
Friday – MYOP with Udi’s gluten-free crust and salad
Saturday - Leftovers or Chipotle
Baking
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Kim
My son and me, November 2000. This is before we were gluten-free/diagnosed Celiac.
I want to eat all of it! My favorite part of fall is the pumpkin everything. I'm really missing my pumpkin spice lattes this year, but I can't bring myself to get one without espresso.
Sarah – Have you tried the decaf version? It isn't bad – I went a couple of years w/o drinking caffeine and used to do that.
I was told the chemicals in decaf make it worse for me than regular. I know I'm technically allowed a cup of coffe, but it makes me nervous.
I broke out the pumpkin last week – I couldn't wait any longer!
Meal planning is so key. I just started doing this about a month ago and it makes things so much easier (and we eat better!).
Glad Hannah is feeling better!
Thanks Heather!
Ive been hearing the pumpkin crop has been destroyed, in the northeast due to all the rain…Going to have to use can pumpkin….
Oh no! I hadn't heard!
Oh No! I just had an appendectomy last month! I hope Hannah is feeling better soon! The whole movement afterwards is rough. I haven't broken out the pumpkin JUST yet but it's coming. I think this weekend will be pumpkin bread and pumpkin french toast.
I still have yet to find a good pumpkin latte place in my area apart from the evil mermaid corp which makes me sad. But I do have gluten-free apple cider that is keeping me occupied for the moment so I'm okay that way.
Hope all is well!
Colleen – OUCH! Sorry to hear that you had an appendectomy, too!! Pumpkin French toast sounds amazing!!!
LOL @ evil mermain corp…hehe. Panera is now offering a GF pumpkin latte! I just found out yesterday!
Kim
Oh my! I might just have to go there then! Lucky for me there is a Panera across the street from the evil mermaid!
Thanks for that tip! I will totally be heading there.
Also, Pumpkin French Toast = french toast with 2-3 tablespoons of canned pumpkin mixed into the batter and pumpkin pie spice sprinkled on top.
So simple and so good!
Enjoy!
I can't wait to try the PFT!! YUM!!
I've been looking online trying to figure out if Starbucks Pumpkin Lattes are GF…it seems you may know something! Any info would be appreciated!
xo
Robin
All Things Heart and Home
ps…I'm Julie Garmon's friend…she loves you! xo
Robin – SB won't say – confirm or deny. I stick with Caribou or even Panera has a GF pumpkin latte. It is nice to "meet" you! I love Julie, too!! She is so sweet!
Kim
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