Foodness Gracious - Week 97

Recipes

October has officially arrived, which means one thing: pumpkin spice has infiltrated every corner of our lives. Your coffee shop has it, your grocery store has it, your neighbor probably has a pumpkin spice candle burning right now. But here’s the truth, while lattes may get all the pumpkin spice glory, we think this cozy flavor deserves a starring role in your kitchen. Enter: Pumpkin Spice Beignets.

If you’ve never had a beignet fresh out of the fryer, prepare yourself. These little squares of joy are impossibly airy, pillowy, cloud-like perfection that almost melts when you bite into it. Add just the right amount of pumpkin spice to the dough and suddenly, you’ve got a fall treat that can compete with any pie on the block.

And then there’s the powdered sugar. A generous dusting takes these from “delicious” to “dangerous.” It’s nearly impossible to eat just one. Sure, you might get a little sugar on your shirt (and maybe your face), but that’s part of the fun. These aren’t fussy desserts, they’re cozy, hands-dusted-with-sugar desserts — the kind you eat standing around the kitchen with people you love.

The best part? They are meant to be eaten warm. That first bite of soft, fluffy, pumpkin-spiced beignet with a little powdered sugar snow on top is a pure October moment. It’s the kind of dessert that makes you want to put on your coziest sweater and watch the leaves fall.

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If you bake at home, you know the difference between good baked goods and great ones comes down to technique. A good sifter is one of those tools that takes your baking to the next level.

This 3-cup stainless steel sifter is just the right size for the home baker. Light enough to use with one hand, sturdy enough to last for years, and perfect for evenly sifting flour, cocoa powder, or even powdered sugar all over those beautiful beignets.

No more clumps, no more uneven patches of sugar. With this sifter, your desserts will look like they belong in a bakery window and your friends will wonder if you’ve been secretly moonlighting as a pastry chef.

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Responsibility

When was the last time you made game hen? Or enjoyed oysters outside of a fancy restaurant? Our latest article explores the tasty proteins that often get overlooked in favor of the usual suspects (chicken breast, we’re looking at you).

From delicate, flavor-packed game hen to briny, ocean-kissed oysters, there’s a whole world of protein options that can add variety and excitement to your weekly menu.

If you’re ready to break out of your protein rut and try something new, you’ll definitely want to click through and check out this guide. You might just find your new favorite dinner star.

Learn more online at Foodness Gracious in our Responsibility section.

Foodness Fun - Facts - What Is a Beignet, Anyway?

If you’ve ever been to New Orleans, you’ve probably seen a beignet — or at least someone covered in powdered sugar trying to eat one. A beignet (pronounced ben-YAY — which is exactly how you’ll feel after eating one) is basically a French-style doughnut that’s deep fried and dusted with powdered sugar.

The tradition came to New Orleans with French colonists, and the city has been famous for them ever since. Our Pumpkin Spice Beignets are a fun seasonal twist on this classic — think Bourbon Street meets pumpkin patch.