Oct. 26th ~ National Pumpkin Day

Did you know...pumpkins are a member of the gourd family  Other members of the gourd family are melons, cucumbers, squash (yellow and zucchini). Plus they're fruits - not vegetables.  Their history in North America goes back 5,000 years.

Pumpkin is also one of the best-known sources of beta-carotene (an antioxidant converted to vitamin A in the body).  They are loaded with fiber, potassium, and vitamin C.

Photo by Marius Ciocirlan on Unsplash

While I love melons (all kinds) and really love squash with onions, zucchini stir-fried and cucumbers just to snack on, I found these interesting cookies.

Side Note:  Dewey's Bakery was founded in 1930 in Winston-Salem, NC.  To read more about their history, click here.

Hope you have a good "National Pumpkin Day" and that there's a good pumpkin patch in your future this fall to visit.

Thanks for visiting ~ Reia

Oct. 21st ~ National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day

New facts to me - 1) "National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day" was declared in 2011 and 2) Cheesecakes date back to the 5th Century B.C.

I found a recipe that turns a regular Cheesecake mix into a Pumpkin Cheesecake.  (I'm learning all kinds of things with this project I've taken on.)

No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake (by Taste of Home)

It's been a busy day so I'll edit this post once my cheesecake is ready for it's debut.

Be back in a bit.  Pumpkin Cheesecake to check on.

The Pie/Quiche Plate is Pfaltzgraff's Yorktowne

Here she is - I used my Young Living Clove Essential Oil for the Clove.

Thanks for visiting ~ Reia