Halloween has come and gone but the great pumpkin still lives — at least through the month of November.
Fall pumpkin desserts and side dishes are still in demand through Thanksgiving and it’s nice to have a few new recipes on hand. I attended a church bonfire and hayride recently and my daughter, Melissa Bedwell, surprised us with her Great Pumpkin cake.
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