The Daily Dish Recipes

It’s no secret that I am terribly excited that the Autumn months are full upon us, because it just means more pumpkin recipes which come only second in nature for me to gingerbread recipes. This amazing pumpkin custard recipe is actually pretty simple to make and tastes great on a cool fall evening. Pumpkin Custard [...]

While I don’t actually mind wrapping a gift in newspaper, which is often offered as one of the most frugal methods of gift wrap, I would prefer something a little… I don’t know…..prettier? But anyone who has been around the frugal living block a time or two, knows that newspaper is generally the most commonly [...]

My best friend Amy’s husband is in a popular local band, Whiskey Dixon and I go to most of the gigs. I traveled with the band to Decatur, Illinois one last time this weekend, before entering into NaNoWriMo mode. They don’t get what I’m doing, but they know I won’t be around for a few [...]

One of my favorite parts of Fall, is the sweet smell of pumpkin. I love making all kinds of pumpkin recipes and treats – cupcakes, muffins, pancakes and bread. I would say that I probably bake a batch of something pumpkin related at least twice a week during the fall months. I’m thankful my whole [...]

It’s not too late to have a little pre-Halloween fun. Nor is it too late to make these adorable ghost cupcakes for a party, get-together or just as a fun treat for those special trick or treater’s in your life. Make more than you need and share them with family, friends and neighbors too. How [...]

Okay, so I didn’t blog during the week at all, which was completely unintentional. Been overwhelmed with my NaNoWriMo plot planning, so trying to focus on that only. At any rate, I owe a few recipes and some entries that I have ready to go, so I will try to get those up in the [...]

Per a few requests, I have decided to pop a few pumpkin recipes in throughout the coming weeks. I have some delicious recipes that we have made several times that are just heavenly. This pumpkin pancake recipe I found last year and have made several times. The kids just love it and it just screams [...]

Last year I found these delicious pumpkin empanada’s. First, I enjoy them tremendously in other flavors so pumpkin as a favorite, only seemed natural. These are absolutely heavenly and for the most part, pretty simple to make. They are definitely a repeat this year! Pumpkin Epanada Recipe The Filling: 2 can pumpkin 1 c. sugar [...]

Candy corns are such SWEET memories from my childhood and all of my children love them too. I have been collecting and saving crafts that have to deal with candy corns for years. I keep them out all autumn long! Several years ago, I made votive holders painted to look like candy corns. I will [...]

Montana Man has left the building. He flew back to Montana this morning. Actually, he flew to Portland, to meet up with his sister who lives in Vancouver, WA. They are driving the 11 hours to Montana. Unfortunately, it is not a vacation for either of them. Their step father passed away, and they are [...]