So, I'm making a scrapbook type binder full of recipes of all kinds. It's kind of like a family tradition that my mom passed on to me. (Even though I organized her binder for her before I left. Ha.) When I went home for the holidays, I looked through my mom's and made copies of the recipes I wanted in my scrapbook. I only have a small amount, though... And I crave more.

Do you have a favorite recipe? What's your favorite food? What do you want to learn how to make?

I'll share one of the recipes I took from my mom's book, too. Just in case anybody likes to cook as much as I do.

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Pumpkin Raisin Scones


3 cups all purpose flour
2/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chopped crystallized ginger
4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
1 cup canned solid-pack pumpkin
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 egg
3/4 cup regular or golden raisins


1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Combine flour, 2/3 cup of the sugar, the baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 1/2 of the teaspoon of the crystallized ginger in a large bowl. Add butter; mix with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, whisk together pumpkin, buttermilk, and egg. Gently stir into dough, along with raisins.

3. Drop dough by 1/2 cupfuls onto prepared sheet, about 2 inches apart. In a small bowl, stir together remaining tablespoon sugar and remaining 1/2 teaspoon chopped crystallized ginger. Sprinkle sugar-ginger mixture evenly over dough.

4. Bake at 400 degrees F for 16 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire rack and let cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature.