The Smell of Fall

Fall in North Carolina isn't quite the same as fall in Minnesota.

We have been waking up to temperatures in the high 50's to low 60's most mornings this week, but no leaves are turning and the temperature climbs throughout the day. It does feel great to turn the AC off & sleep with the windows open.

Love that crisp & cool air! You know it's fall when . . .

Pumpkin Bars are coming out of the oven.
Pumpkin bars are a Tuttle family favorite. I'm hoping that it'll become a Flaming family favorite too!

Pumpkin Bars

• 2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups pumpkin
• 1 cup oil
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp cloves
• 1/2 tsp ginger
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg

Blend sugar, egg, pumpkin & oil.

Mix flour, baking powder, soda, salt & spices.
Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

Once cooled, frost with the following frosting recipe:

• 3 oz cream cheese
• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 3/4 stick margarine
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 tsp cream