Chocolate Butter

As if pumpkin bread is not delicious enough on its own, Hy-Vee is suggesting we slather dark chocolate butter on top! I can't think of a better idea.

1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
3 tablespoons water
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

In a small saucepan, stir together sugar, cocoa and the water until smooth. Add butter; cook and stir over med-low heat until bubbly. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring constantly, for 3 min. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla. Pour into a small bowl. Cool for 1 hr. Cover and refrigerate until serving time.

I am going to make some of this up and keep it refrigerated all Fall to douse all kinds of yummies in.

Cute pumpkin pan is available from Nordic Ware for $19.99.

Welcoming Treat

I snapped this idea off a Woman's Day mag this weekend. I think it is simply a foam wreath covered in black fabric with candy corn hot glued on. How easy is that. I can't wait to decorate for fall and create one of these wreaths. It is rainy here tonight and is making me think of Halloween and trick-or-treaters. This will be a welcoming sight for them on our door! I hope the birds stay away!

New Rug

Just wanted to share my new rug. Now don't worry, I am not going completely Southwestern on you. I just liked this one and it really brightened up our entryway. It is from Jackalope, a great shopping destination in NM and also CA. http://www.jackalope.com/ Come visit and we just might have to make a trip there.