fall arrives, there is one flavor that always comes to mind: pumpkin. Pumpkin pie, pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin bars, pumpkin bread… the list could continue forever. Log into Pinterest, search “pumpkin,” and you’ll be instantly overwhelmed (and perhaps amazed) at the amount of recipes, diy projects, carving tutorials, and decorations that all feature pumpkins. The Willmar Lakes Area has whole-heartedly embraced fall, and the tide of pumpkin-themed everything that comes with the season. Local coffee
Thanksgiving Recipes Thanksgiving is a very family and friend oriented holiday where you go around and say what you 're thankful for, also it 's about having big gatherings, and making amazing foods to go with this giving and being grateful holiday. Now there are many great recipes you can Make and serve, but I do have a few favorites and some are classics and others are a little more uncommon but still just as delicious. So I thought I would share some of my favorites and give you some great
upon a black dining table with three pumpkin pies. All three of the pies were different sizes. Rapunzel was very hungry so decided to eat the biggest one. When she ate a big piece of the pie Rapunzel exclaimed “Oh, this is really sugary” and went on to try the other pie. then she said“Oh, this pie is sugarless” ,and went on to try the last pie hoping it was going to perfect.“ Wonderful” Rapunzel said happily and started gobbling up the pie. After she ate the pie she got tired but was curious to explore
When to make pumpkin chocolate chip cookies- I recommend a cool, fall day when you have the windows open so you can feel the breeze and hear the leaves crumpling in the wind. The breeze will pass through your kitchen and bring the scent of warm pumpkin chocolate chip cookies throughout the house. Not only will that make everyone hungry for cookies but it will make your house feel like a home. There is nothing better then the smell of a homemade treat in your own house. Before making cookies- Don’t
Growing up I ate cornbread stuffing every Christmas and Thanksgiving. Cornbread stuffing became a special treat for everyone in the family and is almost always everyone’s favorite dish at the table. For many years I thought that the way my Southern Grandmother made stuffing was the only way it could be made, Cornbread, celery, onions, pepper and chicken broth baked in the oven then scooped out and placed in the chicken. However, it’s come to my attention that there is another recipe for stuffing
spoonfuls of cranberry sauce my stomach began to feel very full. Being a little kid, I had no choice but to make room for dessert; and what a dessert it was! As soon as the pumpkin pie was removed from the oven, the air was filled with an aroma that can only be described as sensational. I took a look at the delicious homemade pie.
on Thanksgiving is a pumpkin pie. The pumpkin has been around for hundreds of years, and always been a part of thanksgiving, however, it is more likely that the pumpkin was served after being baked or stewed rather than a pie on the first years when Thanksgiving were celebrated (Trex, 2008). As it is a feast holiday the table has many more types of foods, but it varies from family to family what is put onto the table, however, the turkey, sweet potatoes, and the pumpkin pie is almost always found
lattes to chap stick and even pizza, the pumpkin spice craze has hit an all-time high this fall. But long before there was pumpkin pie cheerios and pumpkin spice marshmallows, the pumpkin has been a fall tradition for over 5,000 years. We wanted to share with you some fun facts about pumpkins, the best, local farms and patches, as well as some pumpkin decorating tips. 1) Did you know that it is a fruit? And, the first time it was referred to as a pumpkin was in the fairy tale Cinderella. You might
How to Prepare a Thanksgiving Dinner Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate our joys with friends and family. Unfortunately, if you are the person designated to cooking the holiday dinner, the joys can turn into complete and total fear. I'll never forget the first time I made Thanksgiving dinner for twenty family members and friends. I waited until the last minute to start and the dinner ended in a complete disaster. In the years following that failure, I have learned that preparing a Thanksgiving
first snowfall of the year had hit early in the morning, and the soft, powdery snow provided entertainment for hours. As I laid my furry mittens and warm hat on the bench to dry, I was immediately greeted with the rich scent of sweet apple pie, pumpkin pie, mashed potatoes, and the twenty-pound turkey my mother was preparing for our Thanksgiving feast. As I walked into the family room, I could feel the gentle heat of the crackling fire begin to sooth my frostbitten cheeks. I plopped myself
Bakery. There was a sign on the truck that read, Goblin Goo’s Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream and Fresh Apple Cider. A short round man, with dark ruffled hair, was busy setting up small tables and chairs on one side of the truck. “Can you believe that?” said Nicholas. “Pumpkin pie ice cream. I’ve never had pumpkin pie ice cream before.” “Neither have I,” said Thomas. “Never even heard of pumpkin pie ice cream.” “Wonder if it really taste like pumpkin pie,” said Ricky. “I know the grape slushy’s they have at the
sweet potatoes, peas, gravy, stuffing, salads, buns and lots of other great food. The main part of the feast is usually the turkey. Other families might have ham, roast beef, duck or chicken. The dessert that is most likely to follow the feast is pumpkin pie. Other people may choose different desserts and food depending on their customs and beliefs for which they choose to give thanks. Let’s not forget the biggest and most important reason for this holiday – giving THANKS! People usually give thanks
So many people complain about how little attention society pays to Thanksgiving. Every year for as long as can be remembered, the public has been gradually minimizing the amount of time that is spent celebrating this day of thanks and gratitude. This is simply because the whole country is more interested in the more important holiday that follows it: Black Friday. In fact, Black Friday is not only more important than Thanksgiving; it is without a doubt the most important holiday of the year. Only
Preparing a Smashing Pumpkin Pudding It's that time of year again, pumpkin season! Two wonderful family holidays are just around the corner. Traditionally, we spend Thanksgiving or Christmas (or both) with the family to have a nice holiday dinner. There is always delicious food prepared for dinner, but what's dinner without dessert? The most traditional holiday dessert is pumpkin pie, but how about "spicing" that dessert up a little this year? Well, here's the way to do it, a delicious holiday
Halloween For almost every man, woman and child on earth, October 31 means candy, kids running on the streets, spooky costumes and scary movies. But the story and evolution behind one of the most commercial holidays in the world, Halloween, is quite interesting. Halloween, also known as All Hallows eve, evolved from an ancient Celtic festival called Samhain, which means “summer’s end”. This day meant the end of the summer and the beginning of the cold winter which was associated with death. The
Having allergies doesn't mean you can't enjoy Halloween. There are lots of ways you can host a fun Halloween night without endangering children and adults with allergies. The best part of Halloween is dressing up and the second best part is getting candy. For many children going door to door and participating in traditional trick or treating can be a problem because they can easily come into contact with something in which they are allergic. By hosting a Halloween event in your home you can control
The little children across the street walked outside their house to carve a massive pumpkin. The pumpkin had a thick brown stem and a bright orange color, which glimmered in the afternoon sun. Something was really strange about the pumpkin, but I could not put my finger on exactly what was different. The children, who were abundantly excited to go trick-or-treating in a few hours, started carving the round pumpkin. Let us start from the very beginning, my neighbors were named Mary and John Lumberford
‘O Lanterns. How is it that you carve a pumpkin with kids though? Do you simply throw them on the bare table with knives? I am going to explain to you the process of carving pumpkins with kids. First, you need a few supplies: pumpkins, newspaper, safety carving tools (or carving kits work too), and a giant bowl. I say a giant bowl because we carve four pumpkins at a time; however, you can use a smaller bowl dependent on the size and quantity of your pumpkins. Second, you need a plan of action. Last
Ready for Halloween? It is never too early to start gearing up for one of the worlds most interesting holidays! Halloween marks the day anyone can dress up and be anything but themselves, and that means using Halloween costumes. Celebrate the ancient tradition of Halloween by dressing in the perfect costume for you. This spirited day allows you to be anything from an Army General to Roman emperor! For many, though, Halloween is a time to for spooks and ghouls, which means finding the perfect costume
beliefs have arisen such as “as American as the apple pie” as well as beliefs that the first Thanksgiving featured pumpkin and pecan pies, as well as pies always had been light and fluffy; but how true are these theories? Pies are often formed using a pastry shell which mainly served as a baking dish, storage container, and serving vessels. For hundreds of years it served as the only form of a baking container, essentially everything was a pie. The first pies, often holding meats were tall, straight