Posts for November 18th 2011

Thanksgiving

Happy Hour: Pumpkin Pie Cocktail

The idea of a cocktail made with canned pumpkin both fascinates and frightens me.


The idea of a cocktail made with canned pumpkin both fascinates and frightens me. But since we love pumpkin around here, this Thanksgiving, I set out to design a cocktail that was easy on the palate and slightly sweet but not dessert-like, with the pumpkin pie flavor I love.

After much searching, I stumbled upon a pumpkin pie cocktail that sounded almost perfect, so I made a few tweaks, substituting spiced rum for the vodka the recipe called for. I have to say, the resulting pumpkin pie potable did not disappoint.

Get the recipe now.

Food News

Leading Egg Supplier Under Fire For Health Violations

Have you always pooh-poohed those cage-free, organic eggs sold at the supermarket?

Have you always pooh-poohed those cage-free, organic eggs sold at the supermarket? Well, read ahead, because a new story may have you thinking twice.

A 20/20 special airing today on ABC shows workers at Iowa-based Sparboe Farms — the fifth-largest shell egg producer in the US and main supplier for eggs at McDonald's — burning off the beaks of young chicks; dead, rotted hens being pulled out of cages; and live chicks being thrown into plastic bags to be suffocated. The footage, caught undercover by animal rights group Mercy for Animals, was powerful enough for McDonald's to announce today that it's broken ties with Sparboe Farms for good.

The FDA also issued a warning letter to Sparboe yesterday, citing 13 violations that could potentially contribute to salmonella contamination. McDonald's has issued a statement maintaining this controversy is "not a food safety issue for our menu items," but it's likely this egg exposé will be one for the books. If you have the stomach to watch the video, tell me: does it surprise you?

Thanksgiving

Pumpkin Pie Cocktail

Inspired by Haru SushiPumpkin Pie CocktailIngredients1-1/2 ounces spiced rum 1 ounce pumpkin purée 1 teaspoon (0.3 ounces) Grand Marnier 1 scant teaspoon (about 0.2 ounces) simple syrup Splash of bitters (such as Angostura) Dash of nutmeg Dash of cinnamon Dash of allspice Directions Pour all contents in a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake thoroughly.

Inspired by Haru Sushi

Pumpkin Pie Cocktail

Pumpkin Pie Cocktail Recipe

Ingredients

1-1/2 ounces spiced rum
1 ounce pumpkin purée
1 teaspoon (0.3 ounces) Grand Marnier
1 scant teaspoon (about 0.2 ounces) simple syrup
Splash of bitters (such as Angostura)
Dash of nutmeg
Dash of cinnamon
Dash of allspice

Directions

  1. Pour all contents in a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake thoroughly.
  2. Strain into a martini glass straight up.
  3. Garnish with nutmeg and cinnamon.

Makes 1 drink.

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This Week's 10 Best Photos From the Yum Community

Every week, we're drooling over the delicious food photos posted by readers in the YumSugar Community and by our OnSugar bloggers.
Apple Cake With Caramel Glaze

Every week, we're drooling over the delicious food photos posted by readers in the YumSugar Community and by our OnSugar bloggers. In fact, there's so much delicious eye candy, we hardly have time to take it all in. Since we all love to gawk, here are our 10 favorite savory sights shared by Yum readers this week.

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Kick Off the Season With a FOX Holiday Event!

This Thanksgiving, FOX dishes out extra helpings of family fun with two new animated holiday specials.

This Thanksgiving, FOX dishes out extra helpings of family fun with two new animated holiday specials.

Chill with ICE AGE: A MAMMOTH CHRISTMAS SPECIAL as the gang heads to the North Pole to get Sid off Santa's Naughty List. Then catch HAPPINESS IS A WARM BLANKET, CHARLIE BROWN. Can the Peanuts gang help Linus break away from his security blanket? The laughter begins at 8/7c on FOX!

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Talking 2011's Thanksgiving Trends

Your turkey day spread may already be chock-full of family favorites, but here's something we'd like to bring to the table: this year's most notable Thanksgiving trends.

Your turkey day spread may already be chock-full of family favorites, but here's something we'd like to bring to the table: this year's most notable Thanksgiving trends. We hopped on ABC Bay Area's 7Live to talk about the latest crazes you're likely to come across this Thursday.

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What's Your Go-To Thanksgiving Dessert? Vote to Donate and For a Chance to Win $1,000 From Whole Foods Market

This Thanksgiving, we're not only giving thanks, but we're also giving back with a special Whole Foods Market Thanksgiving giveaway.
Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes, Whole Foods Market Gift Card

This Thanksgiving, we're not only giving thanks, but we're also giving back with a special Whole Foods Market Thanksgiving giveaway. To enter to win a $1,000 gift card to Whole Foods Market, check out our six favorite desserts from Whole Foods Market's recipe collection by clicking through the slideshow. Then, vote for your favorite; for every vote cast, YumSugar will donate 25 cents to the Whole Kids Foundation (up to $5,000). After you've cast your vote, check out the last slide for details on how to enter to win.

Help us donate more by voting for your favorite side dish and main dish. Don't forget to check out Whole Foods Market's Thanksgiving Shop for everything you need for your holiday meal. Now, click through to pick your favorite dessert, and we'll donate to the Whole Kids Foundation!