{"id":2844,"date":"2026-10-26T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-26T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ccpls.info\/true\/?p=2844"},"modified":"2026-08-13T15:08:03","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T21:08:03","slug":"the-cozy-corner-its-pumpkin-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ccpls.info\/true\/2026\/10\/26\/the-cozy-corner-its-pumpkin-season\/","title":{"rendered":"The Cozy Corner: It’s Pumpkin Season!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Ahh\u2026 the changing of seasons\u2014rolling right into the -ber months. My favorite change is from summer to fall because, while the days are getting shorter, the mornings and evenings are cooler, and the afternoons are finally a little more mild. Something about this shift always brings me right back to my love of baking and homemaking all the cozy things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And, of course, the most important part of all: PUMPKIN SEASON.<\/strong> \ud83c\udf83\ud83c\udf42<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You heard me. I\u2019m talking pumpkin muffins, pumpkin breads, pies, cookies, cakes, and yes\u2014even the most beloved pumpkin spice latte. (Which, if you\u2019re lucky, I may have included my most cherished pumpkin spice sauce recipe for you, dear reader, at the end of this blog post.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If pumpkin isn\u2019t your thing, please don\u2019t worry! I\u2019ve also included a handful of cookbooks featuring some wonderfully non-pumpkin-y things that offer up just as much of that warm and cozy feeling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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My tried and true:<\/strong> anything from Magnolia Table<\/em>. Joanna Gaines doesn\u2019t just flip houses\u2014the gal can COOK.<\/strong> Magnolia Table: Volume 2<\/a><\/em>, page 63: \u201cPumpkin Cream Cheese Bread.\u201d My kids are not pumpkin connoisseurs like their mama, but they simply cannot resist a fresh slice of this bread\u2014with a cup of hot chocolate, of course. And to top it all off, once this beauty is done baking, who needs a fall-scented candle when you\u2019ve created the real thing?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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My non-pumpkin folks:<\/strong> I hope you like chocolate chip cookies. Magnolia Table<\/a><\/em> (Joanna\u2019s first cookbook), page 307: \u201cChocolate Chip Cookies.\u201d These cookies will fly out of the cookie jar just as fast as you can fill it! And you know what they say\u2026 \u201cIf you give a mouse a cookie\u2026\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Are my pumpkin folks feeling brave?<\/strong> John Kanell\u2019s cookbook, Preppy Kitchen<\/a><\/em>, has a \u201cSpiced Pumpkin Soup with Garlic-Chili Oil\u201d (page 34) that plays beautifully on pumpkin\u2019s ability to be both sweet and<\/strong> savory! I can close my eyes and imagine the silky, pur\u00e9ed pumpkin texture paired with that bold, spicy garlic-chili oil. Talk about a chef\u2019s kiss!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t worry, my non-pumpkineers\u2014we\u2019ll flip over a few pages in Preppy Kitchen<\/a><\/em> to some less risqu\u00e9 recipes that are still every bit as cozy. \u201cRustic Chicken Potpie with Roasted Root Vegetables\u201d (page 44), \u201cDutch Oven Chicken Pot Roast with Fingerling Potatoes, Shallots, and Olives\u201d (page 47), and \u201cHerb-Stuffed Pork Roast\u201d (page 49) all offer hearty, comforting flavors while still being manageable meals to make for your family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Aaaaand let\u2019s bring it back around to some sweet treats\u2014everyone\u2019s favorite, of course! Taste of Home: Fall Baking<\/a><\/em> offers up a wide variety of all things baked. \u201cPumpkin Bars\u201d (page 35) are a staple at all our family holiday gatherings\u2014add some festive sprinkles and thank me later! \ud83c\udf83<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On my T.B.B. list (get it\u2026 To Be Baked<\/strong>\u2026 see what I did there?), \u201cPumpkin Whoopie Pies\u201d (page 278) put a fall twist on a nostalgic treat. I cannot wait to try these!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More pumpkin-y things also included in Taste of Home: Fall Baking<\/a> <\/em>are \u201cApple Butter Pumpkin Pie\u201d (page 173), \u201cCaramel-Pecan Pumpkin Pull-Aparts\u201d (page 77), \u201cPumpkin Herb Rolls\u201d (page 62), and much, MUCH more! Fall Baking<\/em> offers plenty of recipes for pumpkin and non-pumpkin lovers alike, so definitely take a peek!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Is it even fall without mentioning something a little spooky? Spooky Food<\/a><\/em> by Cayla Gallagher gives us a beautifully crafted collection of recipes for any festive occasion. From fall vibes to Halloween, she\u2019s got it all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have my eye on the \u201cPumpkin Spice Cupcakes\u201d (page 9), which make me want to take a bite right out of the picture! The \u201cChocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes\u201d (page 11) look just as delightful and festive. Looking for a blend of artistic and<\/strong> delicious? Keep flipping through to \u201cHalloween Cupcakes 6 Ways\u201d (page 19) and \u201cBlackberry Bat Cake\u201d (page 57) for some more cutie baking inspiration!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are also \u201cCreepy Candy,\u201d drinks, and some savory options to explore. Take a peek\u2014if you dare! \ud83d\udc7b<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here are a few more selections from our collection that offer all the cozy things for you to browse, without me making this post even longer<\/em> than it already is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n