Popcorn, Pancakes, and ALL things Pumpkin!

Last week, we took our first real outing as a family of 5 and headed to "Dean's Farm" in Wilson.  Our mission: to find a good carving pumpkin!  But while there, we enjoyed free popcorn, face painting, and a giant slide!  (Oh, and Savannah had her very first experience in a "port-a-potty" ~ THAT was interesting!) 

Our great day began with popcorn... 

Then, trying to find the perfect pumpkin for carving.

 

This is not the pumpkin we took home....she picked out a bunch!!!

Face painting! 

She told the lady she wanted a "girl" pumpkin after seeing Noah's, so the sweet painter added a pink bow as a final touch! Savannah approved. =)

 Not afraid at all!  She LOVED this slide and repeated this scene over and over...

 I love this red-headed duo...

 ...and this precious bundle! Levi James at 8 days old...  


A couple of days ago, I found a recipe for these delicious pumpkin pancakes.  We've been on a pumpkin kick lately and these did not disappoint.  I've posted the recipe if you want to try them out!  

Pumpkin Pancakes

2 eggs
1 c. milk
1 cup cooked pumpkin (canned)
1 3/4 c. Bisquick
1 tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 c. chopped nuts; optional

Mix all ingredients well, and cook on hot griddle until golden brown. 

Yields 2 1/2 dozen 4 inch pancakes.

***I sprinkled powdered sugar on top***

Hope you enjoy!

Yummy Muffins!

So, I found this recipe for "Limelight Blueberry Muffins" in a magazine and had to try them! They are delicious!! Made with ingredients you wouldn't expect...a little healthier...and they're not very sweet. But delicious! I thought I would post the recipe so if you are like me and love blueberries, you might give this recipe a whirl.

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup sugar

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup light sour cream

1/3 cup canola oil

1 teaspoon grated lime rind

2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 large egg whites

1 large egg

1 (6-ounce) container plain low-fat yogurt (I used vanilla)

Cooking spray

1 cup (or more) fresh blueberries (or thawed)

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl; make a well in center of mixture.

3. Combine sour cream and next 7 ingredients (through yogurt) in a bowl; stir with a whisk. Add sour cream mixture to flour mixture; stir just until moist. Spoon batter evenly into 12 muffin cups coated with cooking spray.

Sprinkle blueberries evenly over tops of muffins. Little hands can help too!! Savannah loves to help me cook! =)

Bake at 350 for 25 minutes or until muffins spring back when touched lightly in center. Cool in pans 10 minutes on a wire rack; remove from pan. Serve warm or at room temperature. Yield: 12 muffins. Enjoy!!! =)

***Remember, these are not a super sweet muffin, so if that's what you're after, these are not for you! My family loves these and they don't last 2 days in their pretty little basket!