Saturday, November 7, 2026

Pumpkin Pie Recipes

LIBBY'S FAMOUS PUMPKIN PIE
 
LEVEL Easy/PREP 15 min/COOK 40 min/SERVINGS 10 servings 

INGREDIENTS 
3/4 cup granulated sugar 
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
1/2 teaspoon salt 
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 
2 large eggs 
1 can (15 ounces) LIBBY'S® 100% Pure Pumpkin 
1 can (12 fluid ounces) NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
1 unbaked 9- inch (4-cup volume) deep-dish pie shell

MAKE IT 
Step 1 : Mix sugar, cinnamon, salt, ginger and cloves in small bowl. Beat eggs in large bowl. Stir in pumpkin and sugar-spice mixture. Gradually stir in evaporated milk. 

Step 2 : Pour into pie shell. 

Step 3: Bake in preheated 425° F oven for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350° F; bake for 40 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack for 2 hours. Serve immediately or refrigerate. 


CHEF JOHN'S PUMPKIN PIE

PREP 15 min/COOK 45/SERVINGS 8

1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
3 egg yolks
1 large egg
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 
1/8 teaspoon Chinese 5-spice powder

Step 1: Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).


Step 2: Whisk pumpkin, egg yolks, and egg together in a large bowl until smooth. Add sweetened condensed milk, cinnamon, ginger, salt, nutmeg, and Chinese 5-spice powder; whisk until thoroughly smooth and combined.


Step 3: Line a 9-inch pie plate with pie crust; crimp edges.


Step 4: Pour filling into crust; lightly tap on the counter to release air bubbles. Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.


Step 5: Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and bake until just set in the middle, 30 to 40 more minutes. A paring knife inserted into the filling, 1 inch from the edge, should come out clean. Allow to cool completely before slicing and serving; garnish with whipped cream and freshly grated nutmeg.


Saturday, October 31, 2026

Fermented Beets

3 beets, grated
Brine: 1 Tablespoon kosher salt per 3 cups water

This made 2 pint jars worth.
We put in a little (part of a baby spoon) of sauerkraut juice in each pint jar.


Thursday, September 10, 2026

Low Carb Sandwich Fillings

Low Carb Sandich Fillings
(Could be a bowl)

BLT
Bacon
Lettuce
Tomato
Mayo/Mustard

BLAT
Bacon
Lettuce
Avocado
Tomato
Mayo/Mustard

Cuban
Ham
Swiss
Hot shredded pork
Dill pickles
Mayo/Mustard

Italian
Ham
Salami
Provolone
Tomato
Oil and Vinegar

Madam Cristo
Honey Ham
Gruyere
Top with a cooked egg (but runny yolk)
(possible jam between the ham and cheese)

Minnesota Sushi
Ham
Cream Cheese
Dill pickle

Roast Beef
Roast Beef
Swiss
Provolone
Lettuce
Pickles

Rueben
Sliced Deli Corned Beef
Sliced Swiss Cheese
Sauerkraut 
Broil and serve with Fry Sauce with Sweet Relish (Thousand Island Dressing)












Turkey Club
Turkey
Bacon
Tomato
Lettuce
Avocado
Mayo
Mustard


Xylitol Hot Fudge Sauce

Latest version:

7+ oz half and half
1/2 c  allulose
1/4 c cocoa
1/2 c butter
pinch salt
1 t vanilla


Xylitol Hot Fudge Sauce

1 1/2 c         3/4 c            6 T        Xylitol
      1 c         1/2 c         1/4 c        Cocoa
      1 c         1/2 c         1/4 c        Heavy Cream/Half and Half/Milk
   1/2 c         1/4 c            2 T        Butter
      2 t             1 t          1/2 t         Vanilla
   1/4 t          1/8 t        1/16 t         Salt




Sunday, August 16, 2026

Easiest Peach Cobbler (and probably the favorite)

Easiest Peach Cobbler

3 15-oz cans peaches
1 Tablespoon vanilla
1 cup brown sugar (divided: 1/4 c; 1/4 c; 1/2 c)
1 15.25-oz box yellow cake mix
1 stick butter, melted (8 Tablespoons)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Drain the peaches and pour them into a 9x13 baking dish.

Drizzle vanilla over the peaches.

Sprinkle 1/4 cup brown sugar evenly over the top.

Combine cake mix, melted butter, and 1/4 cup brown sugar until there is no powdered cake mix remaining and the mixture resembles a clumpy, dry batter.

Crumble the batter mixture evenly over the peaches.

Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar over the batter. 

Bake for 45-50 minutes until browned and bubbly.  Let cool for 15 minutes, then enjoy warm!

Original Recipe here.


Friday, July 3, 2026

Jeff's Kabob Marinade

Kabob Marinade for 1 1/2 lbs Costco New York Strip* cut into generous bite size cubes


1 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp onion powder
2 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce
2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp oil (Jeff prefers olive oil)
1/4 tsp black pepper

Broil 2-4 minutes or to desired doneness.


If you are going to put them on skewers, don't forget to soak them in water for 30 minutes.


Alternatives: rump, beef tri-tip, sirloin steak, or other steak cut

Avoid: flank, skirt, hanger, bavette and other steaks that need to be sliced thinly against the grain.

Also avoid: slow cooking cuts -- chuck, beef ribs, cheeks

Based on this recipe.

Friday, June 12, 2026

Story Videos

Story Videos (to browse visually)
put in the Snappy Stories


The Bear Snores On, by Karma Wilson (3-8)
Lucky Ducklings, by Eva Moore (4-7)
How I Became a Pirate, by Melinda Long (3-7)
Millie Waits for the Mail, by Alexander Steffensmeier (4-8)
Mop Top Part 1, and Part 2, by Don Freeman (4-8)
Mustache Baby, by Bridget Heos (4-7)
The New LiBEARian, by Alison Donald (4-7)
Skippyjon Jones, by Judy Schachner (3-8)
The Snake's Mistake, by Keith Faulkner (4-8)
Snip Snap What's That?, by Mara Bergman (2-8)
SuperWorm, by Julia Donaldson  (4-8)
There's a Bear on My Chair, by Ross Collins (2-5)
The Tuttle Twins and the Creature from Jekyll Island, by Connor Boyack (5-12 Economics)
The Watermelon Seed, by Greg Pizzoli (3-5)
When Dinosaurs Came With Everything, by Elise Broach (4-8)


Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Little Pea (2-8)
Spoon (2-8) 

Audrey and Don Wood

Blues Clue's

Classics
Curious George Gets a Medal, by H.A. Rey (4-7)
So Long, by Helen and Alf Evers (3-6)

Dr. Seuss
ABC (3-7)

Easter
Looking for Easter, by Don Chaconas

Halloween
Boo, Bunny!, by Kathryn O. Galbraith (3-7)
Ollie's Halloween, by Olivier Dunrea (1-4)

I Can Read Books
The Case of the Cat's Meow, by Crosby Bonsall (4-8)
Mac and Cheese, by Sarah Weeks (author of "Pie")  (4-8)

Frog and Toad

Frog and Toad Together
A List (4-8)
The Garden (4-8)
Cookies (4-8)
Dragons and Giants (4-8)

Marianne Richmond

Mercer Mayer
Me Too! (3-7)

Tedd Arnold
Parts (4-8)

Family History


Snappy Stories
Accidental sheep scattering (Audio Recording)
Arban (jpg)
Auggie doggie dies (Audio Recording)
Catapult (with photo)
Catapult (jpg)
Cougar (Audio Recording)
Don't drink THAT water! (Audio Recording)
Fair time! (Audio Recording)
Hitting a sage hen (with photo)
Hunting arrowheads (with photo)
Indian grave (Audio Recording)
Making a skateboard (with photos)
Making a skateboard (Audio Recording)