"Halloween's origins date back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain
(pronounced sow-in). The Celts, who lived 2,000 years ago in the area that is
now Ireland, the United Kingdom, and northern France, celebrated their new year
on November 1. This day marked the end of summer and the harvest and the
beginning of the dark, cold winter, a time of year that was often associated
with human death. Celts believed that Read More...
Pumpkin Bread (makes 2 loaves)
Sift together:
3 ˝ cups white flour
1 tsp salt
2 tsp baking soda
Mix:
2 cups of pureed pumpkin
1 cup molasses
1 cup vegetable oil
˝ cup water
4 beaten eggs
1 tsp cinnamon
˝ tsp nutmeg
Add dry ingredients a third at a time. Last, add:
1 cup chopped nuts (optional - walnut or pecan are both good)
Bake in well-greased Read More...
I have to admit that Halloween isn't my favorite holiday, mostly because I'm a
big weenie. I don't like being startled or scared, so you won't find me visiting
haunted houses.
I only tried that once, when I was nine. I thought I was all grown-up and ready
to handle scary things, so I talked my mom into taking a friend and me to the
local Jaycees haunted house. I Read More...
Autumn brings a variety of treasured traditions to our house. In addition to
the Friday night lights of high school football, we break out the fall
decorations and enjoy the quest of who will be the first to spot Brach's candy
pumpkins. We make a trip to the local apple orchard and come away with apples,
pumpkin butter, fresh apple pies to freeze for Thanksgiving and pumpkins. The
fireplace gets readied for the season Read More...