The arrival of chilly evenings is the perfect excuse to gather a few friends for a festive autumn get together. And while pumpkin spice lattes might be the morning obsession of millions, why not try this grown-up version for a fall soiree?
This indulgent cocktail is spin on the everyone’s fave fall dessert favorite, pumpkin pie!
While Halloween might normally be thought of as just for the kids, there’s no reason why adults can join in the spooky fun as well. But no need to pull out the plastic spiders and jack-o-lanterns; keeping the color palette limited will elevate any soiree from kitschy to sophisticated.
Set the stage for a mysterious evening by incorporating natural elements such as succulents, birch logs, white pumpkins, and spider mums into a black and white palette. Add black taper candles and plenty of votives for the perfect eerie glow.
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The meat of the pumpkin is full of enzymes, Vitamins A and C. No need to go to the spa to get your pumpkin mask. Use fresh pumpkin and start glowing! Follow my formula –
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Mix all ingredients in a bowl and apply to face for 15 minutes, rinse with warm water. It smells delicious, is 100% edible and delicious for breakfast as well!
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Mix eggs, brown sugar and oil (or applesauce). Add pumpkin and water. In a separate bowl, mix together the baking soda, flour, baking powder, salt and spices. Add mixture and stir in chocolate chips. Fill muffin cups 2/3 full. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
Discard pumpkins in your yard as compost and let nature do the work! But remember to remove the seeds and any leftover candle wax. You can also donate leftover pumpkins to your local zoo because the animals love to play with and eat them. However, this wasn’t the case at my local zoo as most of the animals are on a special diet! Call your zoo before you make your delivery.
Roasting pumpkin seeds is always a family favorite. After you roast them, put them in a container with raisins and other dried fruit for a continued nutritious snack, on top of a salad or on your oatmeal. Pumpkin seeds are filled with magnesium, protein, iron and zinc.
When carving your pumpkin, pick out pumpkins seeds, wash them under cold water so there are no signs of pumpkin guts. Spread single layer on a baking sheet, drizzle extra virgin olive oil, bake at 325 degrees for 15 minutes and ENJOY!
Using fresh pumpkin puree in your cocktail is the perfect late Saturday afternoon treat.
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For an after dinner drink, try a Pumpkin Smash!
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