pumpkin

That's gonna' make a massive jack-o-lantern!

As we head through August and the end of summer, unfortunately fall is getting closer. The start of the school year is right around the corner and so is autumn. And with the coming of fall, for many, means the start of 'Pumpkin/Spice' flavor EVERYTHING!

We always have a blast carving pumpkins right around this time, every year. You know what? We usually don't get to creative. That's probably my fault, because by the time I get all the 'pumpkin junk' out and get the gourd ready for the knife, I've had enough.

Well, my day started with a trip to Cabela's and lunch at Famous Dave's Barbecue in Scarborough. Then, I come home to the Patriots winning, some pumpkin carving fun with Evan and the kids and fireworks in the back yard. Topping it all of with World Series game 4 in St. Louis!

I've spent my entire (young) life with French cooks. Look at me. Do I look like I shy away from the food? If it wasn't so good, I'd be a mere shadow of my hefty self. Now, I will turn the post over to my sister-in-law, Diane Veilleux, who knows a thing or two about cooking! This is a recipe for baked, stuffed pumpkin. Take it away Di Di...

A few weeks ago, Buzz Pinkham from Damariscotta Pumpkinfest, brought us a little baby pumpkin. This little one is the one that Jon agreed to grow. (Meaning, that Jon found someone to do the work for him.)  That person is Jackie from Fastenal in the K-Mart Shopping Center in Augusta...