As a prior resident of Morton—the Pumpkin Capital of the World, I naturally developed a love for anything pumpkin. My favorite decorations are brought out the first of September—ceramic pumpkins, silk floral decorations and giant clay pumpkins for the yard, followed by “real” pumpkins later in the cooler October weather. Also, about this time, I begin craving pumpkin food: pie, cookies, pancakes, ice cream, even chili!
