Saturday, November 21, 2009

Ode to the "Pumpkin Roll"


I get excited every year for the "pumpkin season."  At the beginning of October I stock up on cans and cans of pumpkin.  I bake, I roast, I puree, I slow cook and I eat and eat and eat PUMPKIN!  Pumpkin muffins, pumpkin butter, pumpkin soup, pumpkin bread, pumpkin cake, PUMPKIN, PUMPKIN, PUMPKIN!

Then there is the "dreaded" pumpkin roll. :-(




I am never making the pumpkin roll again. Why?  You don't have to look too closely to see that my pumpkin roll isn't actually a roll.  It is more like layers of pumpkin cake glued together with thick rich frosting.  Oh sure, the taste is delightful (that is if you aren't sick of pumpkin) but isn't the point of a pumpkin roll,  is that it actually be a roll?

If your pumpkin roll looks good enough to serve to the President of the United States, like my friend Mary's pumpkin roll looks, then sure you are in for a lifetime of pumpkin rolls. I mean why not.  If your pumpkin roll looks like a work of art, then heck, you might as well serve it all year long.  I don't think anybody would raise an eyebrow if Mary showed up at a Fourth of July picnic with her pumpkin roll!  While I am on the subject of Mary from One Perfect Bite, go take a look at this Pot Roast.  Get ready to shake your head is AMAZEMENT!

On the other hand, I would probably get a few snickers and giggles on why the heck I was showing up to a Fourth of July picnic with a pumpkin roll?  Here have a piece.



There will be no pumpkin pie for this girl on Thanksgiving.  There will be pumpkin pie on the dessert table, but none for me.  I happen to have first hand knowledge that there will be a Chocolate Truffle Cake which sounds like a wonderful sweet ending to a much anticipated "family" get together.

Guess who is coming home?  WE CAN NOT WAIT!  Andy is more excited to have a decent meal other than frozen food which is what he feeds himself day in day out. 






Happy Thanksgiving EVERYBODY!

(PS The Pumpkin Roll recipe can be found here)

18 comments:

  1. I personally think it still looks good :) And if the taste is there...who cares? I'm with you on pumpkin foods at this time of year...and you forgot my favourite - pumpkin cream cheese on a bagel....yum!

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  2. I think it looks great, and really, who cares if it tastes good! Enjoy your Thanksgiving.

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  3. Pumpkin everything! I'm with you!! The roll looks yummy!

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  4. "It is more like layers of pumpkin cake glued together with thick rich frosting."~ That made me burst out laughing Ginger! We never ever get sick of pumpkin here. I have to try this roll!

    Oh and Mary is amazing.

    Laura

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  5. I am sorry, but this looks freakin good, I would be covered in frosting with bits of cake here and there...

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  6. While I love everyone of your kind words, you are being way to hard on yourself. I think your roll looks wonderful and it tastes as good as any on the internet. Next time cook it for 90 seconds less and roll it as soon as it comes out of the oven in a towel. These things take practice.

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  7. I've only made ice cream rolls before and haven't recently because mine wasn't a perfect roll either. I think we both probably are too hard on ourselves! It looks delicious!

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  8. Ginger, my friend, this is why I have not even tried to make a pumpkin roll or any other kind of roll. Many many kudos to you for attempting this. I am so doggone proud of you. Now I think I should try this.

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  9. It doesn't look bad at all..Little crack is all:)

    I adore pumpkin roll, and Marys blog too. Bet it was indeed delicious. Now about the chocolate truffle pie...

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  10. Okay...I make a perfect pumpkin roll...I admit it. But only after years of practice. My mom has made a perfect pumpkin roll for as long as I can remember. I was her trusty sidekick as a kid. It's probably genetic anyway.

    I bet that yours tasted just great. I'm like you, no pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving. I usually make cheesecake. Hope you have a wonderful holiday!

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  11. I think your pumpkin roll is gorgeous!! I'd stand in line for a slice anyday :) Hope you have a great turkey day!!!

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  12. OH silly girl, your pumpkin roll looks just fine! You are becoming a perfectionist! LOL. Actually it looked no different that the one Ina Garten did on their T-day special....so there!
    By the way miss pumpkin girl have you tried pumpkin and sausage pasta? I have a recipe for it if you haven't!

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  13. Mary's pumpkin roll is lovely but yours has so much personality and I bet it tastes scrumptious! :D I hope you and your family share a terrific Thanksgiving together!

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  14. My sister in law each Thanksgiving makes a pumpkin roll. After I watch her roll it, I am immediately think that I will just enjoy eating it and not attempt to ever make it :-) Your pumpkin roll might have a little extra frosting to hold it together but, it looks fabulous!

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  15. I've always been afraid to try and roll bread or cake! You did a fantastic job, this is so tempting!

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  16. Hi Ginger again!! This post still makes me giggle.

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  17. Haha I think it looks good too! I hope you had a nice thanksgiving!

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