I've been craving some pumpkin pie lately and finally got a chance to make some. Here is the recipe I used. They turned out really well, but next time, I think I will use sweetened condensed milk instead of evaporated milk and sugar. I want to see what difference it makes.
Pumpkin Pie
Ingredients
1 (9 inch) unbaked deep dish pie crust
3/4 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 eggs
1 (15 ounce) can 100% pure pumpkin
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
Combine sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger and cloves in small bowl. Beat eggs lightly in large bowl. Stir in pumpkin and sugar-spice mixture. Gradually stir in evaporated milk. Pour into pie shell.
Bake for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350 degrees F.; bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack for 2 hours. Serve immediately or refrigerate. (Do not freeze as this will cause the crust to separate from the filling.)
Yesterday, The Hubs and I finally got the chance to take the boys to the pumpkin patch. It's always so much fun. I love to pick out pumpkins. I don't like the perfect ones, I like them unique.
Don't the boys look cute in their costumes?
Last year after halloween, I found a ton of halloween decorations and costumes for 90% off the original price. So I paid less than $4 for both of these together.
I love a good deal!
Tonight, we're gonna carve our pumpkins and I think, I'm gonna make some pumpkin pie.
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On a side note: My appologies for being so sporatic with my postings. I'm still around, just been really busy with life. Hope all is well with you!
I'm so excited to announce the winner of my Naturalizer Shoes Giveaway.
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Here are the results...
Side-note: I'm super excited that I figured out how to add a pic of my random.org results.
Comment #30
Mela32 who said "If i'm not a follower already, i must be a stalker"
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Great question. I feel like everyday is a learning experience. I've definitely learned to follow a schedule. Our weekly dinner schedule has proven to be very productive. In addition to following a weekly dinner schedule, my school schedule in combination with the family's schedule has really made me have to prepare and think in advance to ensure I get everything done on time.
So, what have I learned?
Planning, preparation, and follow through.
Day 30- Who are you?
Who am I?
Depends on the moment you ask. I, like so many other woman, wear many different hats.
I'm a woman. I'm a wife. I'm a mother. A daughter. I sister. A friend. A cook. A teacher. A student. A healer. A listener. Just to name a few.
Naturalizer is giving one Hunger Fix reader a free pair of shoes!!
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What lady doesn't want a great pair of brand new shoes for FREE????
I haven't met her yet, if she's even out there.
I was lucky enough to receive my pair about a week ago. I chose these fabulous chocolate brown boots. Perfect for fall.
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Disclosure: The pair of Naturalizer shoes, information and gift card for giveaway was
provided by Naturalizer and Brown Shoe Company, through MyBlogSpark.
Day 28- A picture of you last year and now, how have you changed since then?
This is me 1 year ago. Just had my second baby boy. Happy and proud but also very anxious. Anxious about the days ahead as a Mother of two. Not knowing what to expect.
I had this unsettled feeling inside me. Holding my newborn, I just wanted to speed up time and pass the infancy stage. It sounds strange, but I just wanted to get to a point where he wasn't so fragile.
Sleep deprived, for sure.
9.2010
This is me a couple weeks ago. Settled into our family routine. Got the Mother of 2 thing down, only to be shaken up by the upcoming arrival of a new baby. Still sleep deprived, but not only due to mommy duties but also because I'm now a college student for the second time.
At times I definitely still feel a bit anxious about what my future means, but for the most part I'm comfortable with whatever is to come.
This time Pillsbury is giving one lucky Hunger Fix reader a prize pack consisting of:
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Good Luck!!
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I thought it sounded fun. It gave me a chance to share a little more of me with my readers and also I learned a little more about some of my fave bloggers.
Besides, I think my blog needed a bit of spicing up. I had been neglecting it due to my busy summer and the challenge was a great way for me to make it a priority again.
Well, maybe not just the 2 of us, there were a couple other people.
This past Sunday I was lucky enough to get some tickets to see President Obama speak in Seattle. My wonderful cousin Q, was volunteering at the event and got some tickets, so she passed them on. The Hubs and I went along with my Aunt and another cousin.
The tickets were free, but we had amazing seats.
The event was great. He spoke about some current issues, his new American Jobs Act and of course the 2012 election.
Here we are excited to see our President.
This experience was amazing, much like his Inauguration, but much more intimate.
Being a witness to what is such a huge part of our history, knowing how far we've come as a country, and especially being a woman of color, this experience was beyond words. I only wish my Granny had lived long enough to see it.
Well, I guess since this is my 2nd time trying to play catch up on my blogging challenge, that means technically, I've failed the challenge?
Life, has a way of interrupting plans, but that's just the way the cookie crumbles sometimes.
With that said, I still want to finish the challenge, better late than never.
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Day 22- What makes you different from everyone else
This is a great question. One that I don't think I can answer fully. I'm really not much different from anyone else. I try to live with integrity, I want the best for myself and my family, I have hopes and dreams. All things that I believe I have in common with many people.
I guess the only thing that really makes me any different from anyone else, is my life traveled thus far. I am the only one who has lived my life, walked in my shoes, shed my tears and enjoyed my happiness.
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Day 23- Something
you crave for a lot
I'm pregnant. I crave everything I see. Like, a Snickers would be really nice right now.
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Day 24- A letter to your parents
Dear Mum and Pops,
Thank You.
The lessons you've taught me over the years are the foundation of my life. Most importantly, you've showed me what real courage is and how to pick up your boot straps and fight the good fight.
Your love and support has meant the world to me.
Your Daughter, DaMora
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Day 25-
What I would find in your bag
Well, since I have a 13month old attached to my hip, my purse is in the closet collecting dust and has been replaced by a diaper bag.
What's in there besides diapers?
baby wipes
hand sanitizer & lotion
booty cream
my wallet
random baby toys
one sock
a crayon
Kashi bar (for me)
fruit snacks (for J)
Ziploc of Cheerios (for A) ... gotta have our snacks
Day 21- A picture of something that makes you happy
I'm fortunate enough to say that I have a lot of things to be happy for. I've got a big close family, an amazing husbad, the best kids, supportive friends, great health, and lots of love.
One of the things I in my life that makes me happy is my dog Hennessy aka Henn Dogg aka Diggity.
I've had Hennessy for almost 7 years and he has been so much love from day one. I call him my first born. He can drive me crazy at times, but makes up for it when he's being sweet and wants to cuddle. There is no other dog like him.
I'm happy to say, that since the Hubs and I decided to follow a weekly dinner menu, we have managed to stay on track.... kinda.
The weekends have proven to be more difficult to follow b/c our schedules are never the same from one weekend to the next.
We've learned to reserve the weekend dinners for quick and easy meals. That way, we can whip them up if we're home or if we're not, they can easily be made another time.
Here are some food pics from last week.
Thai Glazed Lettuce Wraps and Homemade Fried Rice.
Chicken Enchiladas with Spanish Rice
Grilled Beef Kabobs w/ a Baked Potato and Corn
BBQ Beef Sandwich
Breakfast Scramble and a Biscuit
Indian Butter Chicken with Basmati Rice
Homemade pizza
Dinner Menu - Week of 9/19
Monday - Breakfast for Dinner
Tuesday - Oxtails with Rice
Wednesday - Slow Cooked Pork Chops
Thursday - Baked Chicken
Friday - Tacos
Saturday - Chili Dogs
Sunday - Fried/Baked Fish w/ Greens and Mac & Cheese
The boys and I went for a walk the other day. I love this time of year, when it's not quite cold yet, but not blazing hot either. The air is fresh and the colors of nature are bright.
We took some pics while we were out.
The only thing I don't like about fall, is knowing that winter is coming. Ugh.
This week has been a hectic one. I started classes on Monday so I've been trying to figure out the kinks in our schedules and to mix it up even more, Jaelyn has been home from school for over a week due to a teachers strike. Luckily, the strike ended and they went back to school today. Hooray!
So needless to say, I haven't really had a chance to blog about anything including keeping up with my 30 day challenge.
So while I have the chance, I'm going to play catch up.
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Day 17- Someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why
Naturally, my first thought was to pick someone rich and famous. Why wouldn't I want to experience a day of extreme wealth, pampering, glam, jet setting, signing autographs, posing for pics and just being fabulous?
But then after I really considered the question, I would prefer to switch lives with someone with more meaning to me.
So, I chose this guy,
Jaelyn - My first born, sweet little man.
I would love to see the world through his fresh 5 yr old eyes.
He is living in a world that is so different than when I was 5. Digital Technology, Sexuality on radio and TV, and National Security are all completely different now. I don't even think he has experienced any significant discrimination, like I had by the age of 5.
It would also be interesting to see how he sees me as his mom.
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Day 18- Plans/dreams/goals you have
Hmm?
Besides, being a great wife and mother, my main current goal is to finish school. The plan is to finish the Diagnostic Sonography program within the next 3 years and begin my career once all the kiddies are in school.
As far as dreams, I have a bucket list, that seems to always get longer. A few things on my bucket list are travel (of course), write a children's book and learn a second language.
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Day 19- Nicknames you have;
why do you have them
My first nickname was Morapiggy.
From what I've been told, I got that nickname b/c I was a pretty, pink, chubby baby girl and I resembled Ms. Piggy from the Muppets.
The name stuck and since has been shortened to just Pig.
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Day 20- Someone you see yourself marrying/being
with in the future
Well, this one is easy, since I'm already married.
07.02.2005
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Now, that I'm a bit caught up, it's off to my pile of homework.
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Side-note: I'm super excited that I figured out how to add a pic of my random.org results.
Since 1927, Naturalizer has proven that wearing the latest 
