Double-Chocolate Pumpkin Bark
One of my favorite activities this time of year is to carve pumpkins. As a child, my brothers and I used to sit together a couple days before Halloween and carve our jack-o’-lantern faces onto the pumpkins. I am pretty certain one of my brothers was a pumpkin whisperer as he would carve elaborate and creative pumpkins each year. Afterwards we would all clean our pumpkin seeds and roast them the next day for snacks.
Easy Pumpkin Dip
It wasn’t until junior year in college that I began to learn the greatness of pumpkins. I used to eat pumpkin pie mix straight from the can or with a little caramel topping in a bowl in my room for a meal – err, snack between classes. My mom is proud I have evolved since those days but I still value pumpkin and its ability to be deliciously transformed into a number of delectable treats.
The 105 Calorie Pumpkin Spice Latte
It’s officially a week until Halloween! With the cooler temperatures ahead, I often turn to warm foods and drinks. Soups, stews and lattes are a few favorites! I love sipping on pumpkin spice lattes during this festive season, but don’t like the high sugar, high calorie and high cost found in coffee shop lattes. With a little experimenting, I created a 105 calorie pumpkin spice latte to enjoy on these beautiful fall mornings.
Classic Autumn
Pumpkin Floral Arrangements
These fall months I am giddy when it comes to decorating. My living space becomes inundated with pumpkins, gourds, wreaths, and, of course, autumn candles. I am also a big fan of incorporating fall flowers into the mix. Rather than have a glass vase showcasing the flowers, I love using more pumpkins to display the flowers. These arrangements work well on mantels, sitting beside fireplaces, on shelves and stairs, or on the patio. Because, it’s hard to have too many pumpkins, right?! Here are a couple variations of pumpkin planters and some tips on creating your own!
