Here in the coastal south pumpkin patches are scarce so nothing signals the arrival of fall like the first load of pumpkins delivered to your local grocery store. I am thrilled to say “they’re here”! For many of you long-time glo-girls, you already know – fall is my favorite season. Each year around the middle of August, I start dreaming of pumpkins in flower beds, pumpkins on the front porch, pumpkins on tables, mantles, everywhere! I have come to realize this fetish goes a bit deeper because it also signals the coming season of focusing on thankfulness and fun-filled family gatherings.
Recently I ask my wonderful husband to bring down the tote of fall decorations from the attic. He promptly asks “which tote” to which I replied “the tote” to which he replied “there is more than one”. Sure enough, there are many and I was thrilled. It’s funny how you forget from year to year that you have added to your “stash” but isn’t it fun when you see all the wonderful decorations.
I always purchase a few “real” pumpkins and this year I found the most awesome “different” pumpkin. Soon I found out that I was the only member of my family who thought it was great. I received comments like “ugh”, “really, mom”, “what IS that”? I just kept decorating and that pumpkin has a very prominent place in my decorations!!
Of course, no fall season would be complete without baking some pumpkin goodies. Let me share a special cake with you from years gone by. It’s a winner for the fall season!
