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This is one of those cookies that you can’t eat just one. Pumpkin Cookies with brown-butter icing is a favorite fall cookie for our family. They are soft and tender with a nice balance of cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg spices mixed in. Each cookie is topped with a layer of sweet browned butter icing. I discovered this recipe about ten years ago in a Martha Stewart Living magazine. Over the years I have changed and adapted the recipe just the slightest to suite my taste.
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The farms are officially open for pumpkin picking. Last weekend, Bill and I decided to go out for a drive and visit the nearby farms to see what they have for us this year. The kids had other plans and wanted to stay home and rest. They will probably go with me at a later date to get their carving pumpkins. It worked out great for us to have some time together on a little excursion even if it was just out looking for pumpkins. We had country music playing on the radio as we talked and had great conversations about things. When we arrived at the farm, it was still early in the morning and the fields had not been disturbed. I could see the different colors scattered throughout the fields, and of course my eyes went directly to where the blue, gray, and white pumpkins were growing. We had the whole field to ourselves. Each pumpkin was just as beautiful as the next one. I had the hardest time deciding which one to pick. We walked through the fields and wondered back and forth many times. After two hours, our wheelbarrow was full. It was a successful trip. We came home with over 150 pounds of pumpkins in the back of the truck. They were cleaned and trimmed of extra vines and leaves before I placed them inside the house.
For a brief period of time, the warm colors of fall are here for us to enjoy. To bring the season into decorting the home, I like to keep it simple by incorporating natural elements and layering them with what I have. To create a little vignette above the cabinets, I used squash with soft hues, acorns and leaves, chocolate beans, a large platter, and a pair of pewter candlesticks. Lastly, to give height and attention to the area, one large pinecone wreath hung on the wall with a beautiful satin ribbon. A similar arrangement can easily be put together over the fireplace, on a shelf, at the center of a table or the kitchen island. It’s easy to add or replace certain elements to reflect your personal style.
A round up of some of my favorite “not so scary” Halloween ideas and inspirations. When they’re simple, creative and kid friendly, the better. Let’s take a look and be sure to click the links below for more info.
It’s almost trick or treating time for the kids. This year I’ve put together some of my favorite fall treats in clear bags attached with pumpkin tags for Halloween. These cute orange pumpkin tags are available in two sizes {small and large} for you to print as many as you like.
