The Best of October - No. 1

I promised to share my favorite October-y things, so here you go!  My lists will be eclectic, but always full of goodness! 

    A Movie on my Must-Watch List
I won’t lie to you - I’ve already watched Hocus Pocus twice. I’ll start with the cast: Bette Midler, SJP, Kathy Najimy, Garry and Penny Marshall, a young Thora Birch.  Add in a zombie, a talking cat, stunning costumes, and the creepiest book you’ve ever seen — this movie is perfection.  I will likely watch it ten more times before the month is over.  I’ll keep you posted on my watch count.

     A Taste of Fall
Cafe Rose in Edgewood never disappoints.  Her fall fare is always exceptional, and this past Monday she had Turkey-Pumpkin Chili.  Y’all…fall in a bowl.  It was warm and cozy, with just the right amount of spices and heat.  Keep an eye out for when she has it again and get a bowl — you won’t regret it.

Autumn Adventures
I know there are a lot of great pumpkin patches in the area, and that they’re whole experiences with corn mazes, warm cider, and photo ops.  I’ll be honest - I’ve only seen them in pictures.  My heart belongs to Thurn’s Pumpkins just outside of Edgewood.  It’s a simple set up on a gravel road with a garage full of pumpkins and gourds.  I remember going out there as a kid with my dad, and I look forward to taking Ella there year after year.  Such a special place to me!

One of my favorite pictures of Ella. All of the pumpkins, gourds, corn, and even the hay bale came from Thurn's.

What's on YOUR best of October list?  

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