When I started Gazing In, so many years ago, it was Fall of 2008, in October. Blogging was barely a thing yet. I had started the blog so I could talk about my home recipes, and have a place that was just mine. At that time, I was an outdoor writer, writing about backpacking, hiking, […]
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Loaves
I came across this recipe in Vegan Food Gifts: More Than 100 Inspired Recipes for Homemade Baked Goods, Preserves, and Other Edible Gifts Everyone Will Love, on pages 56 & 57. The cookbook is a great one if you are looking for inspiration in the coming months, for both pre-made gifts, and for DIY gifts. It […]
More Food Allergies To Deal With
In early summer we had our youngest son have a new allergy panel done, along with a blood panel. He hadn’t had a test done since he was 16 months old, and at 4½ years, they felt he was ready for it. We knew he was allergic to peanuts, cashews, and eggs – with a […]
Mini Pumpkin Pies
These mini pies will make everyone at the table happy! No slicing, and finger friendly. And….I’ve included an allergy friendly version that is vegan as well. Mini Pumpkin Pies Ingredients: 1 package pie crust dough 15-ounce can pumpkin 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk 2 large eggs 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice ½ tsp fine sea […]
Halloween Edible Wee Pumpkins
Fall is my favorite time of the year 🙂 There is to me little better than crisp days and night, leaves turning and taking the boys to farms for pumpkins! Hard to believe it’s been three years since I took this photo: One of the fun treats we made that year was wee baby “pumpkins”, […]






