Old Fashion New England Pumpkin Pie from Bath, Maine



Sandie Nardozzi- Bath, Maine



Halve the pumpkin and scoop out seeds and fibers

Sandie Nardozzi, is one of our many contestants who has submitted her recipe for our "Let's Be Thankful" Holiday contest ending on December 8th. I think the pictures will tell Sandie's story of her love for baking authentic New England dishes

"Old Fashion New England Pumpkin Pie"

2 cups roasted pumpkin
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg grated
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon chopped hard sugared ginger (optional)
1-1/2 tablespoons melted butter
1- 12oz. can of carnation milk
1/2 cup of sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/8 cup of molasses
2 eggs beaten

Use 2 lb. baking pumpkin usually available in the Fall, set oven at 350 degrees. Halve the pumpkin and scoop out seeds and fibers. Place pumpkin cut sides down on baking sheet. Bake until it is tender when pricked with fork 30-40 minutes. When cool enough to handle, scoop out and measure 2 cups and set aside.

Use a 2 lb. pumpkin

Hand scoop out and measure 2 cups

Old Fashion New England Pumpkin Pie

Sift white sugar, cornstarch, salt, cinnamon, ginger, brown sugar and nutmeg together. Mix this with 2 cups of roasted mashed pumpkin. Add eggs, melted butter, molasses and canned milk. Pour into 9" crusted pie pan.  Reheat oven at 450 degrees, bake for 15 minutes. Lower to 350 degrees, and continue to bake for 50 minutes. When a knife comes out clean, pie is done. Serve with real whipped cream.

You Are Never Too Old When It Comes To Inspiring People

My Godmother Phil Savage

Meet my Godmother Phil Savage, she lives in Hastings Minnesota and is now 84 years old. Phil was the talk of the town when she painted a tree in her front yard and decorated it. She said "The neighbors probably thought I was losing it." But her "Rainbow Tree" brought so much attention that her local newspaper featured her in a article. We are blessed to have such an amazing women in our lives.

Thursday's Open Workshop



I finished my grandaughter, Emileys
skating costume for the show next week.



Well, it seems things have returned to normal here in southwest Florida.  Yesterday, the "Chicks" gathered together for "Open Workshop" at "Studio South.  What a day we had!  Everyone was so busy working on crafts for our Holiday Boutique on the 16th of December.  It looks as though we will have dozens of hand created art and craft pieces, plus lots of vintage pieces.  Some of the items you will be sure and want to purchase are . . .  hand-made aprons, drink coasters, kitchen trivets, dolls, purses, handcrafted greeting cards,  pillows, placemats,decorative pins, mosiacs,stained glass pieces and tons of other items.  Here are some of the "Chicks" hard at work completing their projects!  If you live in the Cape we hope you can make our "Christmas Boutique" on the 16th. There will be more information on Facebook.  -Kate



Irish Mary is working on a secret Christmas
present for her son.



MOM, Is this suppose to be me?



Vicki has a secret present!



Claudia is busy painting!



Sharon is working on a stained glass piece!



Trivets!!! ?

T

"Power Tools"



Laura has a secret item!
Can you guess?