I’m not sure acorn or delicata squash would make for a good pumpkin substitute, but there are 4-5 different varieties of squash that can end up in cans of generically labeled pumpkin puree. The interesting thing about the delicata squash is it’s also called sweet potato squash, so that just adds further to the…

Actually, most canned pumpkin mix is butternut squash or some other variety of winter squash. Libby’s uses something called a Dickinson pumpkin, which has a lighter skin and a much more oblong shape than what we typically associate with pumpkins. I think actual butternut squash that’s plainly labeled on the can is a…

I gotta say, I’d be way more enthusiastic over these chicken sandwiches if they all had gravy on them instead of mayo.

Gravy can go on pretty much everything. My standard plate has turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, green beans (not casserole but green beans cooked with bacon, onion, and almond slivers), biscuits, and cranberry sauce. I just take the gravy boat and haphazardly pour it out onto the plate, only making a concerted effort…

I’m gonna assume Alabama’s “dressing” is actually stuffing so that brings stuffing’s total up to 7 states. I figured stuffing would get a lot more love than that. 

It should be pretty clear that CLIF bars are intended to be used for more intense activities and not as snacks or meal replacements. If the sugar content seems high, it’s supposed to be that way so that the bars deliver energy in a way that’s both quick and easily digestible. Whenever I do my usual bike route/routine,…

That should be completely unnecessary. I typically remove the chicken from the plastic and set it on a large tray lined with paper towels. That way I can do a little cursory inspection while I pat the skin dry. Not only does this step ensure crispy skin, but it’s also a much more containable process to pick up dirt…

That should be completely unnecessary. I typically remove the chicken from the plastic and set it on a large tray lined with paper towels. That way I can do a little cursory inspection while I pat the skin dry. Not only does this step ensure crispy skin, but it’s also a much more containable process to pick up dirt…

I know you’re trying to make a joke, but generally speaking, bathroom visits have absolutely no relation with any meal that’s been eaten just before them. If you want a better understanding of how fast your system works, eat some roasted, fresh beets and you’ll find out. I guarantee you won’t see any results in ten…

I like to eat canned butternut squash with pumpkin spice along with crushed up pecans and graham crackers. Just last night, I combined a can of butternut squash with vanilla yogurt and it was actually pretty good. I’m essentially trying to hit at the same notes as pumpkin pie but in a lesser volume and a much…

I haven’t been to Canada more than a handful of times, but one of the times I went up to Vancouver I did end up having some decent nachos. The toppings didn’t stand out but at least they understood the concept of making the plate of nachos as thin as possible so you don’t end up with a huge pile of naked chips draped…

The strongest beer I’ve had is Dogfish Head’s 120 minute IPA and it clocks in at 20%. I guess I treated the experience as more of a novelty than anything because I didn’t particularly care for it as a beer. My brain had trouble associating a drink that was hoppy but also noticeably boozy. If I want a beer that’s very s…

The strongest beer I’ve had is Dogfish Head’s 120 minute IPA and it clocks in at 20%. I guess I treated the experience as more of a novelty than anything because I didn’t particularly care for it as a beer. My brain had trouble associating a drink that was hoppy but also noticeably boozy. If I want a beer that’s very s…

I was thinking that these would go well with cinnamon butter or if push comes to shove, pumpkin spice butter.

That sounds a lot like Cincinnati-style “chili”. They really empty the spice cabinet into the stuff but ironically, one of the spices it doesn’t usually contain much of (if at all) are actual dried chiles. I’ve heard of people using cinnamon in chili but I won’t go any further than dried chiles/cumin/smoked…

I feel like the only way pumpkin spice really shines is if it’s being using in something that’s also sweet. I tried pumpkin spice coffee without any creamer or sugar and it was severely lacking. Most of my pumpkin spice usage goes on baked sweet potatoes. 

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been excited to see what looked like chocolate chip cookies from a distance only to feel that excitement dissipate upon discovering the cookies were actually *spits* oatmeal raisin. There have even been a few instances during weary road trips where I’ve somehow managed to get up…

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Yes! Fish sauce in pizza sauce is such an underrated addition, and I’d actually encourage it over whole anchovies. I use a mesh screen to strain out some of the liquid from the crushed tomatoes and don’t typically cook my sauce so the fish sauce is way easier to incorporate than chunks of whole anchovy.

$65 plus S&H for two pies...