Ugh. I don't use that word often, but it seems quite fitting in this situation. Going on five days since the onset of a "stomach virus" that had me in bed for the first day and has left me weak, shaking and appetite-less since.
You know I'm sick when I don't want to eat. It feels as though my brain's ability to signal hunger has been shorted out. There's not a show on the Food Network or one scrap of food or drink in the fridge or pantry that can pull me out of this lull right now.
Man, I'm so not used to this feeling. I usually love all of the quintessential tastes and smells of this season, but right now everything just makes me recoil in uneasy queasiness. I'm sure it won't last forever but honestly, five days without an appetite kinda feels like an eternity for a foodie.
On the upside, I've lost a few pounds. But no worries, that scale'll bounce back as soon as the appetite does...
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Pumpkins are local too!
Many of us are increasing the local content in our fridges, freezers, cold rooms and cupboards. Remember that pumpkins are grown locally too!
So, whether you're buying them for eating or decorating, choose locally grown pumpkins. They're easy to find and will last longer (until you cut into them) because they're fresh off the vine, not fresh off the truck!
You can find your pumpkins, which by the way are as good in savoury dishes are they are in sweet ones (think pasta with pumpkin filling or pumpkin sauce), at Farmers' and Farm Markets, or at one of several roadside displays (farmgate) on practically any highway and back road in Canada.
Happy Pumpkin Season!
So, whether you're buying them for eating or decorating, choose locally grown pumpkins. They're easy to find and will last longer (until you cut into them) because they're fresh off the vine, not fresh off the truck!
You can find your pumpkins, which by the way are as good in savoury dishes are they are in sweet ones (think pasta with pumpkin filling or pumpkin sauce), at Farmers' and Farm Markets, or at one of several roadside displays (farmgate) on practically any highway and back road in Canada.
Happy Pumpkin Season!
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Pumpkin Head
Why don't I crave pumpkin year-round?
Right now, I can't get enough of the stuff. I search out pumpkin recipes and want to try every one I see. I like it sweet and savoury. I put it in my coffee (for a spiced pumpkin latte). I even burn scented candles reminiscent of the stuff!
Like the gorgeous fall leaves aren't enough to get me in the autumn mood. I have to have pumpkin. My latest? I just made myself a pumpkin spiced chai tea latte. MAN, was it good! Tomorrow morning, pumpkin pancakes with a home made spiced syrup for the family.
Pumpkin wasn't even in my vocabulary in July, but now that the season is here, I don't want it to end.
If you've got unique pumpkin recipes, please post them below.
Right now, I can't get enough of the stuff. I search out pumpkin recipes and want to try every one I see. I like it sweet and savoury. I put it in my coffee (for a spiced pumpkin latte). I even burn scented candles reminiscent of the stuff!
Like the gorgeous fall leaves aren't enough to get me in the autumn mood. I have to have pumpkin. My latest? I just made myself a pumpkin spiced chai tea latte. MAN, was it good! Tomorrow morning, pumpkin pancakes with a home made spiced syrup for the family.
Pumpkin wasn't even in my vocabulary in July, but now that the season is here, I don't want it to end.
If you've got unique pumpkin recipes, please post them below.
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