First off let me just say how sorry I am that I haven't really been able to get around and read other people's blogs. I have been decent about getting stuff up of my own, but bad about getting to others. Sorry to say it will probably be that way for a couple more weeks. I also seem to be missing all sorts of blogging events...sigh. :( One of the ones I missed that I thought was neat was to make a recipe that came from someone else's blog. There could have been a ton that I chose but the other day I was on Culinary in the Desert and found gingerbread pumpkin bars. Boy did those sound like something I needed. The bars come with a glaze but I made most of mine without it and like them both ways. I really loved the gingerbread base, it was really buttery, but considering the fact that the recipe came from Land O' Lakes butter, I guess I should not be surprised. When I make these again I will probably toss in a little candied ginger into the base for a little kick. These are a great way … [Read more...]