Monday, October 29, 2007

The Great Pumpkin

Halloween is one of those over-the-top-in-America holidays that I just love to hate. Anyone who has seen four kids in action after all-you-can-eat candy can empathize. And I think life is already scary enough without adding more ghouls, goblins, and horrific monsters to the mix. But I do love the pumpkins.

In past years, the kids have gone to the pumpkin patch on a farm up in Petaluma with their grandparents for a day of frolic in the corn mazes, with hay rides and hot dogs and pumpkins for miles. Sadly, the place has gone downhill, so this year we resorted to a couple of local sources.

It’s such a delight to see the kids ponder their jack-o'-lantern designs and to have the whole family around the table having fun and enjoying each other’s company. Last year’s designs were all elaborate works of art, but this year everyone opted for traditionally simple. Claire picked a pumpkin that is the largest one we’ve ever brought home, and it weighs as much as she does (40+ pounds!).

Luckily, I know a lot of great pumpkin recipes.

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