Fall just arrived, and I am already tempted to say push over the pumpkins! The pumpkin mania has gotten a little ridiculous... Trader Joe's has a sign in front of their store boasting "48 Pumpkin Items Inside." Where there used to be a few pleasant seasonal treats there is now consumer insanity - people want their pumpkin in every form possible. From breakfast to dinner, from tea to body lotion, you can have your favorite squash all day everyday inside and out.
But despite my tendency to be disgruntled, I too love the pumpkin. A simple can can make a wonderful soup, turn your pasta sauce thick and creamy, or provide a quick dessert.
Pumpkin cups above: pumpkin puree, almond milk, egg, and maple syrup baked in a bath and topped with roasted cinnamon and ginger pecans.
