Autumn Cottage Cooking Day | 4 Easy Pumpkin Recipes | Cozy Countryside Vlog

Autumn Cottage Cooking Day | 4 Easy Pumpkin Recipes | Cozy Countryside Vlog

Golden autumn light rests gently on the fields To celebrate the season, I’ll use one of its signature gifts, the pumpkin to create four simple and pm pk in delicious dishes in Chinese way My landlord, Mr. Zhong, gave me these pumpkin s he grew These are heirloom varieties passed down through seasons, and truly delicious Before cooking, I’ll wander into the cottage garden to pick some flowers Today, some of my mother’s former students are coming to our cottage for lunch She was just twenty-five when she began teaching at the university and their bond has lasted for more than forty years The student visiting today now runs a bed &breakfast in our village only a few steps from our cottage It was he who invited us to this village hrough hrough Looking Glass hrough Gass hrough Looking Glass When I was a child, I never liked pumpkin In Chinese cooking it can be both sweet and savory Which left me puzzled and unwilling to eat it Yet here in the countryside, I’ve watched it sprout from a small seed spread into endless vines, bloom with yellow flowers and finally ripen into golden pumpkins That simple process feels magical and I’ve learned to savor its fragrance and sweetness The first dis h I’ll prepare today is a southern Chinese fried rice humble ingredients, but always delicious Gently fry the pork belly slices until fragrant Mushrooms are always delicious in fried rice,
and you can use any kind you have In go the pumpkin pieces season with salt A little secret for perfect fried rice is always use rice that’s been cooked the night before it’s done very simple, and wonderfully delicious Pumpkin Mush Fried Rice The second pumpkin dis h I’m making today is wholesome and meaty Marinate the pork ribs with soy sauce, oyster sauce and minced garlic Lightly coat the ribs with starch This plate matches beautifully with the seasonal dish Lay the pumpkin on the plate first, then place the ribs gently on top drizzle oil to seal in the flavor steam for 2o minutes Meanwhile, I’ll start preparing another pumpkin dish Combine the flour and water, mixing until a dough forms This past a board was hand made by me when I visited Jingdezhen If you’re interested, you can take a look at my previous video This dish is made with just two ingredients-pumpkin and dough It’s tied to my childhood memories a simple and common pumpkin dish in Jiangnan,
the South Yangtze River region Traditionally, the dough is prepared roughly but today I’m recreating it in a new way with techniques inspired by handmade pasta you can also use gnocchi Gently fry the pumpkin in oil add water season with salt in go with little pieces of dough miso paste for more flavor it’s finished, simple yet delicious Warm and hearty, carrying the taste of my childhood Pumpkin Dough Drop Soup Pumpkin Steamed Pork Ribs In Chinese home cooking, simple ingredients are used to highlight the food’s natural flavor and texture and that diversity deeply fascinates me After the morning’s busyness, I can finally slow down hough Mr. Zhong’s flat beans climb and spread across the /tall trellis The bougainvillea I brought from the market suffered root damage when I transplanted it into the garden It took a long time to recover, but now it has finally bloomed and I couldn’t be happier After a long drought, a heavy rain has come and the hibiscus are finally bearing fruit can’t wait for the harvest The poppies are reaching the end of their season Before I clear them away I’ll cut the blossoms and preserve them as pressed flowers I closed my 6o acres farm three years ago, and for a long time afterward I felt distant from nature I once bought this flower press, yet never used it But I was fortunate to discover and renovate this lovely countryside cottage Here, I’ve found my way back to nature once more At last, I can draw inspiration from nature, try new experiments and take a pause from the bustling city to heal my soul This relaxing afternoon, I’ll prepare a pumpkin snack inspired once more by the flavors of my childhood My grandmother was gifted at preparing many kinds of traditional Shanghai dishes and snacks Pumpkin cake has always been one of my favorites each delightful in its own way Inspired by my grandmother’s cooking I’m creating a new version today with cheese Combine the glutinous rice flour, starch and pumpkin paste until well mixed Season with a pinch of salt and extra sugar for balance mix into a firm dough Place mozzarella cheese in the center and wrap it with the dough As a child, I would sit nearby Watching my grandmother handle the dough just like this white sesame Pan-fry the cakes over low heat until golden on both sides Pumpkin Cheese Mochi Cakes To finish the day, a cup of coffee and the sweetness of pumpkin cakes bring quiet comfort Another simple day ends with comfort and warmth I hope it brings you calmness too. Until next time

After a peaceful escape from the city, I spent an autumn day in my countryside cottage 🌿.
To welcome the season, I cooked 4 pumpkin recipes—each simple, comforting, and inspired by my childhood memories:

Pumpkin Fried Rice 🍚
Pumpkin Steamed Pork Ribs 🍖
Pumpkin Dough Drop Soup 🍲
Pumpkin Cheese Mochi Cakes 🧀🎃

Between cooking, I wandered through the garden, picked flowers, and enjoyed the gentle rhythm of cottage life. These little routines—gardening, cooking, and resting—remind me how healing simple days can be.

✨ Which pumpkin dish would you like to try first? Share in the comments, I’d love to hear your thoughts.

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