Turkey Pumpkin, originally uploaded by in2jazz.

Note: No turkeys were harmed in the making of this carving.
I guess I am a bit square when it comes to Halloween. I usually don’t got out to parties nor do I dress up in costume. It amazes me how commercial Halloween has become over the last few years. However, I will take photos of cool costumes and eat up your candy, if you offer it to me. People dress up their homes like they would for Christmas with lights and other decorations. I went to San Francisco the first year I moved here and it was like “night of the living dead” for there were people everywhere. I got called a party pooper yesterday when I mentioned to a friend that I would be spending a quiet evening at home.
Tomorrow is November 1. Time to starting thinking about the holidays. I will be home for the holidays this year. I usually go home for Thanksgiving but I decided that I wanted to stay home this year. I have never cooked a Thanksgiving dinner for myself so this may be my first year. Of course, I will be gearing up for all the holiday baking. Right before Thanksgiving is a great time to stock up on all your holiday baking supplies. There are usually some great sales.
Speaking of baking, I was sent this recipe for Bill Nicholson’s Krispy Kreme Bread Pudding with Butter Rum Sauce. Are you feeling your arteries clogging yet? You know I am tempted to make this just once. My dad loved breading pudding but I am sure this would have been a bit much for him.
Whatever you decide to do tonight, have a happy and safe Halloween and save me some candy!