just as grandma's cookie jar should always be full of good things, this blog will be full of good ideas, information, activities and reviews of things to help grandma . . . and grandpa, mom and dad too . . . pass on a heritage of faith to the children in their lives!
I'm making some tasty pumpkin, oat cookie bars today for a special event, so I thought I'd share the recipe with you - but these tasty treats are sure to be enjoyed by anyone at any time - special event or just because! And, to add to the fun, I'm sharing some fun pumpkin facts - did you know . . .
The word ‘pumpkin’ comes from the Greek word, pepon, which means a “large melon.”
The yellow-orange flowers that bloom on the pumpkin vine are edible.
Native Americans grew and ate pumpkins and their seeds long before the Pilgrims reached this continent. Pilgrims learned how to grow and prepare pumpkins from the Native Americans.
The earliest pumpkin pie made in America was quite different than the pumpkin pie we enjoy today. Pilgrims and early settlers made pumpkin pie by hollowing out a pumpkin, filling the shell with milk, honey and spices and baking it.
The ‘Pumpkin Capital of the World’ is Morton, Illinois. Home of Libby’s pumpkin industry.
Pumpkins were once considered a remedy for freckles and snakebites.
You will find more fun pumpkin facts at this link. You will find the tasty Pumpkin Oat Cookie Bar recipe at this link - enjoy!
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