Monthly Archives: November 2008

When is a yam a sweet potato?

By Marta Gouger | Published: November 28, 2008 | Comments closed
The Thanksgiving dishes were cleaned up (thanks to my son and wonderful daughter-in-law) and we finally sat down for dessert: pumpkin pie, apple crisp, my sister-in-law’s yummy sweet potato pie and ice cream. I was just about to ask for Kim’s sweet potato pie recipe when my brother Mark looked confused and asked, “Why did I [...]
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The best ever pumpkin pie (really!)

By Marta Gouger | Published: November 22, 2008 | Comments closed
My grandmother made the best pumpkin pie. No exaggeration.   She used lard in the pie crust (I know it’s bad but it’s soo good) and used fresh pumpkin. The only spice she used was cinnamon. She thought the others disguised the pumpkin flavor and I agree.   I’m glad I took the time to learn from Mem while [...]
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You store food in this thing?

By Marta Gouger | Published: November 15, 2008 | Comments closed
Did you know today is National Clean Your Refrigerator Day? Really.   People will make up a day to mark any occasion.   If Hallmark made cards for Clean Your Refrigerator day (it could happen) I’d get a bunch.   I have two refrigerators, one in the kitchen and one in the basement. (that came with my husband). Both are [...]
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Holiday dinners gone wrong

By Marta Gouger | Published: November 8, 2008 | Comments closed
What could be worse than roasting the turkey with the giblets inside? (Admit it, you or someone you know has done it!)   What’s worse is leaving the sweet potatoes in the microwave. My mom actually did this a few times. In those days, she’d cook Mrs. Paul’s sweet potatoes. Why mess with perfection, she’d say.   I wasn’t [...]
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