While we are still enjoying fall color, the ever growing blanket of leaves on the ground tells me it won't be long until the trees are totally bare.
Since I wasn't blogging in October, I never shared my front steps all decorated for fall. Shortly before Halloween I hit the farmer's market and had fun making the front entrance ready for the season.
The jack o' lanterns have now been removed, but the pumpkins, gourds and mums are still hanging in there.
I plan to leave them in place until Thanksgiving.
After that I have plans for a few of those pumpkins.
The farmer told me that the greyish green one on the bottom left step is an heirloom variety that is especially delicious when roasted.
I'm looking forward to trying it.
I'm planning to add some to the freezer for future use.
Today I used a can of pumpkin that was in the pantry to make pumpkin soup for lunch. There was enough in the can for a loaf of pumpkin bread. It tasted so good as an afternoon snack.
I love the addition of cinnamon and nutmeg. There is something so appealing about those spices at this time of year.
The recipe I used can be found here. It's a lightened up version. However, it's so moist and flavorful you'd never suspect it.
With our US Thanksgiving just around the corner, I'm thinking lightening up now is the way to go.
Today I used a can of pumpkin that was in the pantry to make pumpkin soup for lunch. There was enough in the can for a loaf of pumpkin bread. It tasted so good as an afternoon snack.
I love the addition of cinnamon and nutmeg. There is something so appealing about those spices at this time of year.
The recipe I used can be found here. It's a lightened up version. However, it's so moist and flavorful you'd never suspect it.
With our US Thanksgiving just around the corner, I'm thinking lightening up now is the way to go.