Comments on: Pumpkin Pie with a Gingerbread Crust a la Marketman

By: cherryo, yvr

cherryo, yvr — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:56:38 +0000

Just read your post on Gingerbread Cookies a la Gourmet magazine. Very sharp looking ornament cookies there MM. Tried to search for the recipe and found out that Gourmet has ceased publication as of November 2009. What a shame.

https://archives.chicagotribune.com/2009/oct/07/food/chi-1007-gourmetoct07

By: Beth

Beth — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 07:37:06 +0000

The first time I made pumpkin pie was for a halloween party here at home a few years ago.My balikbayan aunt brought home 2 cans of Libby pumpkin and I just followed the recipe in the can. It was so easy to make but the kids didnt like it as much as the adults did!– maybe it was too spicy for them.But your version looks yummy and I’ll heed Maria Clara’s advice–use the local squash!I’ve use our local squash making some creamed soup and it never fails to get the nod of all those who tasted it–Boil then mashed squash(manually or in food processor).Saute some garlic and onions in butter then add a few tbsp of flour to make a roux.Add chicken broth and mashed squash.Stir to boiling.Season to taste with salt and pepper.Turn off heat and stir in a pack of all purpose cream.Add a dash of nutmeg on top.Serve with melba toasts.

By: Teresa

Teresa — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 03:23:51 +0000

harharhar ..i am reminded of a prayer I used to pray before meals in a gathering. In the end it goes…dear God if it is not your will that I become trim then i pray for you to bless the people here to make them fat. Believe me they burst into laughter each time..:)

By: toni

toni — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 01:11:51 +0000

May I have some whipped cream to go with this please?

Damn that looks good!

By: Mary Lee

Mary Lee — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 18:28:20 +0000

Try home-made ginger ice cream to top off your creation…should be a winning combination. ML

By: zena

zena — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 11:49:55 +0000

Very good looking pie, MM. And the gingerbread spices are perfect for the pumpkin. Just curious, MM. What spices did you add in the filling? I made a pumpkin cheesecake last xmas and the different spices confused me. Cinnamon was a standard but the other additions were ginger, nutmeg, allspice and cloves. I added allspice and cloves. So wacha use, MM? =)

betty q. and maria clara: you guys provide real valuable nuggets of information; very much appreciated =)

By: Blaise

Blaise — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 02:17:52 +0000

That’s a nice looking pie.. Oh MM, I would love to receive any of your creations, even if you have a hidden agenda of making me even more fat.. hahaha.. :)

By: suzette

suzette — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 01:30:25 +0000

now i know what to do with the gingerbread house… hahaha, fatten up those around me, that’s what i’m thinking also :)

By: chunky

chunky — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 01:20:59 +0000

brilliant plan for you, tragic for the receiver…hahaha! i wouldn’t mind though. never tasted a pumpkin pie, am just saying…

By: zel

zel — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:49:44 +0000

I love pumpkin pie! yummy. Sonja had a pumpkin tart (more like a mini pumpkin pie)last Christmas at her store it was just heaven. Your photos look great! How I wish we had more of these pies here in Manila.