Winter is on the way. These very short beautiful snippets of a sunrise are coming to an end. We enjoyed one, mostly likely the last, grill out on the porch. Stormy, rainy days moved in here and there, and the camper was finally cleaned out for the season. Leaves are starting to change color around the area now. I use my melon baller to remove the seeds/stringy innards. I use it for all of my squash. It works great. We got 9 pie pumpkins this season. One rotted before I could bring them inside, and we gave one to the chickens for a treat. I line my baking pans/sheets with parchment paper and roast at 350° for 60 minutes. I typically check them, and continue roasting if necessary. The above pie pumpkin (Winter Luxury Pie Pumpkins from Baker Creek), weighed in at a little over 5#! Not all of them are that large, but wow! Save those delicious seeds to roast. Here is our favorite recipe: Whiskey-Bacon ...
Inklings from the Farmhouse, embracing balance and new beginnings.