Monthly Archives: October 2009

Candy Pumpkins

I recently joined fellow Gapers Block food writers at Ras Dashen for a delicious dinner of Ethiopian food. One of the new contributors, Shanna Quinn, mentioned that after reading recipes for homemade candy corn, she experimented with a few to create candy pumpkins. She posted the recipe a few days later and I promptly marked […]

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Jess LC - This is so cute! I love this idea. But looking at the recipe, I already know it’s over my head. Maybe I can have my friend Kaitlyn (of eatmyblog.org) help me make them.
Nice job!

Jess LC - This is so cute! I love this idea. But looking at the recipe, I already know it’s over my head. Maybe I can have my friend Kaitlyn (of eatmyblog.org) help me make them.
Nice job!

Nishta - okay, these are adorable Gemma! I could eat the whole tray but would probably regret it later…for some reason, the pumpkins have always tasted better to me than candy corn–a college boyfriend got me hooked.
it’s funny how past relationships can change our tastes for good.

Nishta - okay, these are adorable Gemma! I could eat the whole tray but would probably regret it later…for some reason, the pumpkins have always tasted better to me than candy corn–a college boyfriend got me hooked.
it’s funny how past relationships can change our tastes for good.

Gemma - It took a bit of patience, but I was surprised how easy it all was Jess. I hope you give them a try!
I agree Nishta, I always consider the pumpkins to be better than the candy corn. I’m glad you are with me on that, even if it doesn’t quite make sense!

Gemma - It took a bit of patience, but I was surprised how easy it all was Jess. I hope you give them a try!
I agree Nishta, I always consider the pumpkins to be better than the candy corn. I’m glad you are with me on that, even if it doesn’t quite make sense!

Kate - Oh my goodness! These look really cute. I bet it would be a hit with the kids. Too bad I only saw it now. I’ll definitely keep this recipe for next year.

Kate - Oh my goodness! These look really cute. I bet it would be a hit with the kids. Too bad I only saw it now. I’ll definitely keep this recipe for next year.

Gemma - Thanks Kate! You know, if your kids wouldn’t mind, I bet you could make some cute trees or snowmen!

Gemma - Thanks Kate! You know, if your kids wouldn’t mind, I bet you could make some cute trees or snowmen!

Maine

Near the end of August I traveled to Trenton, Maine to join my friends Molly and Stefan on their wedding day. We all met in Portland, Oregon where we attended Reed College. The long weekend was filled with many familiar faces from those days.  Old friends traveled from all corners of the country and the […]

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Meg - LOVE your Maine pics, Gemma! Thank you for bringing back the delicious memories of this wedding trip.

Meg - LOVE your Maine pics, Gemma! Thank you for bringing back the delicious memories of this wedding trip.

Shannalee - How lovely! I was just in Maine in August, and we spent a full day hiking (and, I thought, near-dying in the process) in Acadia National Park, and it truly is incredible. Well, as you know, the whole state is beautiful. Gorgeous photos. I’m so glad you were able to go!

Shannalee - How lovely! I was just in Maine in August, and we spent a full day hiking (and, I thought, near-dying in the process) in Acadia National Park, and it truly is incredible. Well, as you know, the whole state is beautiful. Gorgeous photos. I’m so glad you were able to go!

Blue Jean Gourmet - looks so lovely! never been to Maine but it’s tops on my list…seems like an excellent, warm weekend of good people & a happy occasion. renewing.

Blue Jean Gourmet - looks so lovely! never been to Maine but it’s tops on my list…seems like an excellent, warm weekend of good people & a happy occasion. renewing.

Gemma - I wish we were back there Meg! Looking forward to seeing you in Chicago soon though.
Thanks Shannalee, I’m glad you were able to enjoy Maine this summer as well. I loved it and I know I’ll be back.
It was wonderful Blue Jean Gourmet. I highly recommend it if you ever have the opportunity!

Gemma - I wish we were back there Meg! Looking forward to seeing you in Chicago soon though.
Thanks Shannalee, I’m glad you were able to enjoy Maine this summer as well. I loved it and I know I’ll be back.
It was wonderful Blue Jean Gourmet. I highly recommend it if you ever have the opportunity!

Tucson accident lawyer/attorney - The fresh seafood looks so good! I haven’t had the opportunity to eat any in awhile. Thanks for the blog.

Tucson accident lawyer/attorney - The fresh seafood looks so good! I haven’t had the opportunity to eat any in awhile. Thanks for the blog.