Pumpkin Craziness

Oh I love pumpkin!!  Pumpkin Soup, Pumpkin Raisin Cookies, carving pumpkins, pumpkin SEEDS!! Yummy!!  (have you read that book "Too Many Pumpkins"?  I just thought about that )

We may be a few days late in carving a pumpkin but we are ok with that.  My daughter LOVED carving the pumpkin & not having anyone to fight with about carving or pulling the slimy stuff out.  She did AWESOME!!  I'm sure the boys will get home & just feel so jealous (yeah right!). 

Here are some picks of our time & my little girl dressed up as Princess Tiana.  I hope you are having a wonderful autumn season!!  This is probably one of my favorite times of year in Florida!



Finished product.  VERY happy :)

Beautiful Princess <3 p=""> 

Thanks for stopping by! 

We have been enjoying some pretty fantastic weather here in Central Florida.  I have been able to get out running a few times as well with a friend & my kids.  Unfortunately Plantar Fasciitis has reared it's ugly head (foot) again.  I will be seeing my Sports Medicine guy very soon. 

I'm going to post a GREAT gluten free recipe for pumpkin oatmeal cookies soon! 

What are you doing lately?  Did you partake in the Halloween festivities or any Fall Festivals? 

Be Blessed & Live Healthy!!

Pumpkin Black Bean Soup

1TB oil

1TB butter (I just use the oil, it’s enough)

1 medium onion, finely chopped

1 can (14.5oz) chicken or vege broth

1 can (14.5oz) diced tomatoes in juice

1 can (14.5oz) black beans drained & rinsed

1 can (14.5oz) pumpkin puree

½ cup heavy cream (I use soy or almond milk)

1-1/2 tsp curry powder

1 tsp ground cumin

3 pinches cayenne pepper (1/4tsp)

Coarse salt to taste

Heat deep pot over medium heat. Add oil, butter, when butter melts add onion & sauté 5 minutes until tender. Add broth, tomatoes, black beans & pumpkin. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low & stir in cream, curry & cumin, cayenne & salt. Simmer 5 minutes & enjoy!!

I make my own corn tortilla chips & they taste VERY yummy with this!