Carve A Pineapple Jack-O’-Lantern For Halloween

The original Jack-o’-Lantern was not a pumpkin. Pumpkins are a New World crop. On All Hallows’ Eve in the Old Country, people placed candles in hollowed-out turnips in their windows to keep spirits and ghosts away from their homes. In the New World, Irish immigrants discovered that the native pumpkin made the biggest, scariest jack-o’-lantern.…
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Easy Pumpkin Mousse Recipe & The History Of Mousse

Whether you need an easy pumpkin dessert for Thanksgiving—no baking, gluten free!—or feel like mousse at any time of the year, here’s a recipe from Straus Family Creamery of California. National Mousse Day is November 30th. National Chocolate Mousse Day is April 3rd. > The history of mousse is below. > The history of pumpkins.…
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Treat Yourself To Fall-Flavored Preserves From Bonne Maman

[1] Fig is traditionally a fall flavor, but this popular variety is available year-round (all photos © Bonne Maman). [2] Cranberry Cherry Preserves. The line can also be used in baking and 20 more ways beyond toast.   Strawberry, grape, and raspberry are the three most popular flavors of jams*, jellies, and preserves in the…
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A Pumpkin Espresso Martini Recipe For The Holidays

We’ve made pumpkin Martinis with pumpkin-flavored vodka, and with pumpkin spice syrup. But this year’s version uses actual pumpkin purée and other ingredients that make it a fusion of pumpkin pie with a cup of coffee. > October 1st is National Pumpkin Spice Day. > October 26th is National Pumpkin Day. > June 19th is…
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Pumpkin Pie Dessert Hummus Recipe With Almond Butter

[1] Pumpkin pie hummus for dessert or a sweet snack (both photos © Once Again Nut Butter). [2] Once Again Maple Almond Butter is available year-round online.   How to turn hummus into pumpkin pie? Once Again Nut Butter gives it a shot, with this recipe with maple, honey, and pumpkin pie spices. Serve it…
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