Make this, Pumpkin hummus

Now I've made hummus and I've made pumpkin but never in my wildest dreams thought to combine the two. And thanks to Erin of Naturally Ella its sort of all I can think about now. I made pumpkin for the first time this year and though it was not cooked all the way through, the flavor was fantastic. I've got a sweet blue pumpkin just waiting to get roasting, I wonder if it would have the same taste in this recipe. And for those of you that have never made your own hummus, guys, its super easy.

photo via naturally ella

Make this, Pumpkin edition

October always makes me think of all the yummy ways to use pumpkin in my cooking, and now that I am full force on trying new recipes, I thought I would find a few new ones to try this year in honor of the delectable gourd. I've done the traditional salted roasted seeds and of course pie, but why not a pumpkin and bean casserole? I never think savory when it comes to pumpkin, so this one might just have to be tested as soon as possible. Don't these caramelized seeds look divine!

 photos via cooking with my kid and fat free vegan kitchen

I've also never tried pumpkin cookies, so these are definitely going into the baking rotation stat. I love baking and this time of year is perfect to try out tons of recipes on the family. I'm the only vegan {I only bake vegan} so its nice to introduce them to new flavors. And that pumpkin seed brittle down there is going to be made as soon as the first pumpkin is carved!

photos via veg web- muffins, cookies and i eat trees

Changing seasons

Happy fall friends, this is my favorite time of the year I just love the colors and textures and smells we get to surround ourselves with. I don't normally decorate for the seasons around here since we have zero storage but I'm thinking this year of sprucing up the place with natural elements that can be tossed after a few weeks. There are so many ideas floating around I thought I would round up a few of my favorites to get inspired. And get ready dear husband, there will be glittered pumpkins this year.

photos via martha stewart 1, 2 and wolfgang kleinschmidt

photos via good housekeeping, hip hip gin gin, better homes and gardens