Desert Edge Pub & Brewery

Desert Edge is on our regular list. We get the Rare Roast Beef on Rye with the House Pasta Salad and it never disappoints. My mouth is watering just talking about it.

The Worst Witch

I've got to get a copy of this movie, since they don't play it on basic television every year like they used to when I was a kid. At least we still have "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown."

Tumar

Although I was sick most of the day. I did come across an awesome vendor at the Oregon Flock and Fiber Festival last weekend. I loved Tumar's felt products and I'm just naturally drawn to handicrafts. "W" couldn't decide between a felt horse and cow, but I just thought that udder was so darn cute, so the cow it was. I also love their dutch-like felt shoes. I thought some of the bags and hats would make great Christmas presents.......ok, ok, I pretty muched loved it all. (PS, while shopping make sure you change the currency to USD, they're really not $1000.00)

Plan Toys

These toys are by no means new to the toy market, but I just love them. And not just because they are green. They are really simple, basic, great toys, worth the extra cash. Even great things for older kids.

We saw this concertina at Eco Baby Gear while we were in Portland and I'm really considering buying it for "W". He really enjoyed it.

Pankratz Pumpkin Patch

Tonight we head to the pumpkin patch so "W" can pick out his first pumpkin, ok second pumpkin, but first one that he gets to choose. Pumpkin patches can be hard to find. I am glad that we have a local pumpkin patch a couple of blocks away. When I was a kid, we always bought our pumpkins at Albertson's, but I think I will start a new tradition. All of the money made at the Pankratz Pumpkin Patch is donated to the LDS missionaries. (not sure of the exact address, but it's on West Vine St. in between 200 West and Coleman.)

Pumpkin Cake Dessert

I got this recipe from my MIL when I first met PBTB. I like to make it every fall and serve it with vanilla ice cream. It's so, so easy. I didn't have a pic, so that's not really what it looks like, but who can tell with all that ice cream?

1 Med Can Pumpkin

2 Lg Eggs

1 C Sugar

1 Tsp Salt

1/2 Tsp Ginger

1 Tsp. Cinnamon

1 1/2 C Milk

1 White Cake Mix

3/4 C Chopped Nuts (I use pecans)

1 Sq Margarine/Butter (melted)

Beat eggs slightly, add sugar, salt and spices,mix well, add pumpkin and milk alternately, pour into greased 9x13 glass pan.

Mix cake mix and nuts together, breaking up lumps in cake mix. Sprinkle over top of pumpkin mixture.

Pour melted butter/margarine over top of cake mix.

Bake at 350 degrees for 45 min or until knife comes out clean. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream.

BHG Pumpkin Carving

I swear I have tried everything under the sun for pumpkin decorating (dremel, spray paint, luminary, etc.). So, I guess I will stick to the basics this year. BHG has lots of fun templates to choose from, but I like the feature where you create your own.