Fall is definitely on it's way. Besides the GrandLoves getting primed for the first days of school, their pumpkins are beginning to ripen. Grandpa didn't think there would be enough to go around, ( we do have 11 GrandLoves plus 2 more were added over the summer. ) I do think we will have enough.
There are all kinds from,
bumpy orange, lumpy cream,
smooth ones of all the fall colors.
Big ones, little tykes too. It just does not matter, for they all are
' just right.'
We do have a problem, however, so we hired a ' scout '
to be a look-out for bears. It seems they have been testing the pumpkins for ripeness...
This is not just a smiling pumpkin,
that smile is made of tooth marks.
What do you think made that smile so perfect?
Off the subject of pumpkins,
remember all of the onions we worked on yesterday~~~
well, a bag of them were beginning to spoil from wet ground or they were split from rapid growth. Nothing goes to waste around here, so first the dehydrator trays were filled for dried onions.
I cannot explain how wonderful they smelled while drying.
It reminded me of French Onion Soup, so
of course, guess what we had for lunch?
It was wonderful!
To top it off, there were a couple slices of leftover Zucchini Parmesan Bread that I toasted and melted more fresh Parmesan and a slice of Provolone on top, floated it on top of the hot soup, and my, oh my, we went to heaven!
I don't mind cooking a fine meal
but I especially do not mind eating one.
What did you have to eat today that made you smile?
Thanks for stopping by and
BlessYourHeart
14 comments:
Dar, really like those bumpy pumpkins. And the onion soup looks absolutely delicious. Still a little too warm here in the muggy 80's to enjoy warm soup, but fall can't be too far away. George
We have those odd wrinkly pumpkins growing here, too! LOVE the strange ones best:)
now that is soup
oh dear. bears in the pumpkin patch!
Never a dull moment around the North Woods. Love the sentry you posted to warn of the bears. Great shot and balance, Remember having balance (and the ability) like that? Long ago and far away...
Neat bear bite, much better the pumpkin than......., well you know.
I can just imagine the onions smell, must have been super.
Love from Maine, with rain.
Love french onion soup! yummm!
Sheila
I haven't seen a pumpkin like that before....cool!
We have one lonely little pumpkin; and I doubt it will have time to ripen :(
Oh that onion soup sounds so good. Will have to keep that in mind for a meal soon. Cool scout!
'love & hugs from afar'
Like that "scout" It's been a long time since I could do that.
I was going to buy a dehydrator but decided to put it off until next summer, but the thought of those wonderful smelling onions may change my mind.
Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams
Be still my heart - love the bumpy pumpkin and the cheese in that soup! sandie
Hi Dar....so glad you have stopped by CITexas Gal. Gosh, it's been awhile since I visited and I'm so envious of your bountiful garden and all the harvesting and canning! Wow, what cabbage and onions! Just amazing the size!
No gardening of veggies or flowers for us in Texas this year. We are on water restrictions and no rain to speak of. So, it's a pleasure to see your produce and your family traditions being passed along to your GrandLoves.
Pumpkins and Onion Soup...I'm soooo hungry! Great posts and your bloggy is so welcoming. Thanks again for stopping by.
Sue
Season of lanterns are upon us.
Oh, French Onion Soup ... definitely on the menu for the immediate future. Yum.
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