Always on the prowl for good desserts, I came across this recipe for pumpkin bread that is irresistible. Basically it is a modified version of the Fannie Farmer cookbook version. This is the type of thing I could polish off by myself in one sitting, so I think next time I will try doubling (or quadrupling) the recipe. Here it is:
1 1/2 c. flour
dash of salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 c sugar
1 cup canned pumpkin or pumpkin puree
1/4 c olive oil mixed w/ 1/4 c vegetable oil or canola
2 eggs - beaten
1/4 c water
nutmeg, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice to taste
chopped nuts to taste
Preheat overn to 350 degrees
Combine flour, salt, sugar and soda
Mix pumpkin, oils, eggs, water and spices today, then combine with the dry ingredients. Do not overmix. Add nuts.
Pour into greased 9x5x3 inch loaf pan. Bake 40-50 minutes until cake tester or toothpick comes out clean. Turn out of pan and let cool.
Enjoy! This is a great way to get those delicious scents in your home as we come closer to Thanksgiving.
Delicious moist pumpkin bread recipe
Gray hair
I noticed in the mirror this morning a new crop of gray hairs waiting to be covered with my Natural Instincts color du jour. I was thinking about how the past few years have been wonderful but also have taken a toll. Two stressful pregnancies, two children, working in the real estate boom (and then not working in the slump), my husband starting his own business . . . gray hairs were only a matter of time! I was thinking of Proverbs 16:31 that talks about gray hairs being a "crown of glory", and I pray that I embrace maturing instead of trying to cling to youth. That said, I will definitely be coloring my hair this week, and I pulled out the night cream!
As some of you know, Malinda and I are embarking on the adventure of trying to start a business of natural body care products - scrubs, lotions, hand cream, etc. This was born out of a desire to ensure our ability to stay at home with our kids, and I think also because it is fun to have a place to use one's talents outside of the home as well. Tied to all of this is our passion for encouraging families and especially women that are also in our station of life. In our posts you will see tips for spending your money "on purpose" and with a plan, great recipes, kid's activities and general musings. I hope you will be blessed! Read Malinda's welcome post to hear of her plans and desires as well.
How does this relate to my pesky gray hairs? Taking on one more thing , especially something as grand as starting a business is something that could easily add more gray to my "crown of glory". As friends and family I would love your prayers and ideas as this venture begins! - Barbara