Welcome to Pumpkins n' Pies!

Where gluten-free baking meets garden-to-table goodness. Enjoy from-scratch recipes, gardening tips, and a byte of code, all shared with a personal touch and a love for homemade creations.

Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie

Think pumpkin, warm spices, custard, and a dollop of whipped cream - isn't that the taste of fall? This gluten free pumpkin pie recipe will let you conjure that fall feel any time of year!

I recommend using my pie crust recipe with this pie, but with a little bit of sugar and spices added. Putting some of the sugar in the crust makes it so much more flavorful, and compliments the filling better. I find tha...

In the Kitchen...

Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie

Think pumpkin, warm spices, custard, and a dollop of whipped cream - isn't that the taste of fall? This gluten free pumpkin pie recipe will let you conjure that fall feel any time of year!

Brown Rice Flour

A nutritious wholemeal flour, suitable for breads and general baking. Brown rice flour is a great option for gluten-free baking.

Flaxseed

Flaxseed is a powerhouse of nutrition, and a great asset in gluten free baking. It can also substitute as an egg substitute in a pinch.

Psyllium Husk

A magical gluten free ingredient, Psyllium husk is a great source of fiber and a key part of gluten free baking.

Gluten-free baking does not have to be hard.

Its all about understanding your ingredients, and figuring out what works for you. Many store-bought gluten free products are made with starch - maybe a few seeds if they are trying to market it as healthy. But wholemeal gluten free flours are out there, and they taste so much better! You just need to know how to combine them.

Here you will find lots of gluten free recipes, as well as some deep dives on gluten free ingredients. You don't have to give up bread, cake, or pies to go gluten free.

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In the Garden...

Fig Tree Adventures: Fig Tree Care in Zone 5

The trials of growing figs in west-central Illinois. Are Chicago Hardy figs really viable?

Can Phalaenopsis Orchids Rebloom? Its a matter of light

Orchids have gorgeous exotic looking flowers, which can last for months. But can phalaenopsis orchids rebloom? Yes, with the right light.

Saving a Fig Tree from Mealybugs

The story of a mealybug infested fig, and five steps to save a potted tree from a mealybug infestation.

I dream of filling my yard with edible landscaping...

Am I there yet? Not at all! But every year, I get a little bit closer. Read along with my garden struggles, as I attempt to create an aesthetic and edible yard.

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Behind the Curtain...

Hi, I’m Miriam Chaturvedi! Here at Pumpkins n' Pies, I blend my passion for gluten-free baking, gardening, and coding.
I am a web developer (read: programmer) by trade, and this site is my outlet to get creative and try my hand at design. As a result, there is a small corner of the site devoted to css examples and interesting design ideas. Take a look at these little bytes of code, and feel free to use any of the examples or designs on your own site. 
Bytes of Code

Pumpkins n' Pies

For gluten-free baking enthusiasts and garden lovers: discover delicious, from-scratch recipes featuring sourdough, whole foods, and most importantly – pie! Explore gardening tips from central Illinois, along with a byte of code for fellow developers.
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