I was a bad girl. I have had sinus problems for a week and finally went to the doctor. She thought I had a sinus infection and gave me some meds. Yay, but I was bad because I felt crummy so I skipped church tonight. It was cool and rainy today and you know how that makes sinus problems just seem worse. I was hanging out at home and decided I needed the smell of warm cinnamon pumpkin bread. It was a baking kind of night and the comfort of the warmth and the smell of cinnamon and pumpkin was irresistable.
So I got out the trusty Betty Crocker cookbook, copyright 1969, and made the pumpkin bread. Except, instead of cinnamon and nutmeg I used some chai spice blend from the clearance rack at Meijer. And instead of nuts and raisins I added chocolate chips and craisins...I had three slices. My husband called me a temptress and had three slices. My daughter called me amazing and I don't know how many slices she had. But it was worth staying home from church to be called amazing and a temptress...don't you think:>) 
I hope you can read this, sorry it isn't real clear. Hey ladies, head over to Shell In Your Pocket where Sandy is having a really great give-away. You're going to love it:>)
34 comments:
I have my moms BC cookbook. You make this look soooo good! Laurie
I know what you mean about sinus problems! I've been sniffling and sneezing and not able to breathe!! Then, on top of that, I had a Dentist appt to re-check what he did 2 weeks ago...and guess what? He decided to numb me up and tackle 2 more spots today! Up until a short time ago...I was in soooo much pain...and sneezing, too!
Your pumpkin bread sounds delicious! I have my BC cookbook from 1961. No pumpkin bread recipe...but Pumpkin Muffin recipe, sounds close!!!
~Blessings,
Jan
Oh, that looks and sounds amazing! I can almost smell it from here! I agree with your hubby, you are a temptress... now I will have to make one myself:-)
Hope you are feeling better.
Rhonda
I am sorry that you have been feeling sick. I always seem to get sick this time of year, I think it's all the leaves and the mold that contribute to sinus problems. Pumpkin bread is always a good idea. Thank you for the recipe. My doctor always suggests that we use a sinus spray that helps clean the infection. Feel better.
Karen
I always hate it when drainy people come to church anyway!
You did the right thing Mrs. Temptress! You made your family happy too :)
I hope the medicine kicks in and you feel better soon! My daughter is prone to sinus infections so I know how they can be.
I love anything pumpkin! I'm collecting pumpkin recipes so I can try something different this year. The chai spice sounds like would be sooo good! I'm guessing it's chai tea spice? I always add fresh cranberries to mine (I keep them in the freezer) and I love that tart taste with sweetnest of the bread.
Hope you feel better soon!
Manuela
bread looks great!!
i knew this morning it was raining before i was even out of bed- i woke up with a stuffy nose.
i copied the recipe. i want to try it with the chips instead of nust too. :)
I love pumpkin bread!
We have been dealing with sinus issues as well - seasonal allergies though...
Baking is a comfort thing to me, and I especially like the nesting feeling I get when I bake for my family.
I love the smell of pumpkin bread straight of the oven...I think I do some baking today! Hsve a good one....sue
Kathy,
So sorry you're not feeling well. My son gets a lot of sinus infections, and it is no fun at all! The pumpkin bread sounds heavenly, though. And I love the idea of chocolate chips and craisins -- wow!
Feel better soon!
xoxo,
Mary
OHHH Kathy!!!! Pumpkin bread is my absolute FAVORITE thing!!! Thank you so much for sharing the recipe! I just bought pumpkin donuts last nught. So good!!
I am so sorry you are sick :( I know how you feel!
Love ya,
Amy
The chai is a great idea!
And how nice to be called a 'temptress'!
Oh that sounds YUMMY! I have that cookbook, so I'm gonna look it up and use your substitutions! Raisins are good, but chocolate is BETTER!
No, I didn't really throw Jack's shirts away!! The worst I would ever do is toss them in the remnant basket for use in rag crochet or quilts, but in this case, I actually DID HIS IRONING yesterday. That being such a rare occurrence, he never thought to look in his closet.
:-))))
Hope your schnoz is feeling better today after all those wonderful aromas and tastes!
Ronda
Hi Kathy,
I'm so glad that you had a lovely visit with your daughter. :) My ol' faithful 'go-to' cookbook is circa 1970 but it's from Pillsbury. I love it. Just simple, lovely recipes. Your bread sounds de-lish!
xoxo~
Abbie
I just had to pop over to your blog when I saw a link including a photo of my favorite BC cookbook! I'm still using that cookbook after all these years...and mine is circa 1969 as well. Love it!
I'll have a piece of that cake and the cup of coffee also. :0) :0)
Yummy...I love a great bread!!!
-Sandy Toes
I have that very same cookbook! Hope you feel better.
Ooooooo.... you have my cook book! My sister gave it to me when I got married, the first time, in 1969. I still have it and I use it often. Its a bit tattered and I ALWAYS write notes in my cook books. I've made the same recipe so I know its good.
Debbie in Florida
Kathy,
There's nothing like something fresh from the oven to perk up your spirits and your ills. Besides that bread looks yummy.
Gretchen
Although I love the Fall it is a killer on the sinuses .... for me it's leaf mold! Hope you are on the mend now.
What nice compliments. Good medicine, me thinks!
:-) Rosie
I hope you're feeling better.
And, you certainly are tempting me. Did you save each of us a slice? That would require a lot of baking. ;-)
Sounds so good! And I agree it was worth staying home to get all of those wonderful compliments from you loved ones:-)
Hope you have a wonderful weekend,
Michelle
Hi Kathy!
I just dropped in to see how you're doing. You have inspired me to make pumpkin bread tonight! (But I'm going to have to do it the easy way: Go to the shelf, get the box)
Blessings!
Patricia :o)
Kathy...go to Focus on the Family website and hear Gianna...grab a hanky!
Kathy...go to Focus on the Family website and hear Gianna...grab a hanky!
I have this same cookbook. It is filled with wonderful recipes. Thanks for sharing. Chocolate chips sound like a good idea with this bread! blessings, Kathleen
I love baking and the wonderful smells it makes. Have a great weekend..m..
Sounds yummy....
I love the old cookbooks but I love your changes too!
BC is always the "go to" for yummy recipes. My family would have starved to death years ago w/out her help.
Craisins and choc chips, huh? Sounds intriguing. I have 3 pumpkins waiting to be made into something.
Hi mom! please add this to the list of things to make for me when I come home in November! I seriously miss you and daddy's food! I love you! xoxoxoxo
Nothing brings your spirit up than some rest and a savory loaf of homemade pumpkin bread. I hope you are feeling better, Kathy!
xo
Becky
Poor Kathy! Sinus problems are awful this year..phooey.
I got this cookbook as a wedding gift 30 years ago and have used it to pieces! It is still a keeper!!
Pumpkin bread is soooo good!
Love,
Sue
Do you have any left??????
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