🎃 Open the pumpkin. Here's what to make.

Published about 3 hours ago • 1 min read • Recipes

Hi Reader

October feels like a good time to put pumpkin to work in the kitchen.

Try a batch of pumpkin butter or muffins, then save the roundup for your next bake.

Traditional Skills Summit

Want to learn more about growing food, preserving the harvest, or cooking from scratch?

The free online Traditional Skills Summit runs October 12–16, with practical sessions you can use even if you’re still dreaming of your first homestead.

SAVE YOUR FREE SPOT HERE

Easy Crockpot Pumpkin Butter

Tastes great, uses up that pumpkin, and your home will smell like fall.

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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffin Recipe Without Eggs

I created this recipe by accident when I forgot to add the eggs, but the kids loved it, so it's a keeper!

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Plan Ahead with These 12 Great Pumpkin Recipes

Save this one for later in the month when you have pumpkins galore.

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Until next time,

Sarita

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