Guess What's for Dinner?

Last Autumn we took a drive into the country side here in Swit-

zerland, and along the road I spotted a sign *Pumpkin Paradise*

We parked the car and walked down the farm road to see what it

was all about. When I saw all the pumpkins for sale - I could have

jumped for joy, in fact I would have started yodeling, but I had no

intention of scaring away the other pumpkin seekers.

I love pumpkins, but can't always find it in the supermarket, and

when you do - it'll cost you an arm and a legg.

Pumpkins of all shapes and sizes are always available in South-

Africa (perhaps it's due to our healthy climate) But I am aware of one fact,

Swiss people don't really care so much for the good veggie.

On many occasions I've also been questioned about the preparation

of a pumpkin.

There's just no great demand for it here .

Note the Ladies shopping for tiny deformed little pumpkins, mainly

used as pretty decoration for their kitchen window sills. This is the farmer's wife, she collects your money after you've picked

your pumpikins!

Happy with a boot full of pumpkins (and have I got pumpkins??!!)

We took a walk through the area, that's only a small bit of forest

in the background.

A peep through the forest.
A Summer house, for people who want to get away from city life

during the Summer time, or over week-ends.

Look what I found!!

A Crocus, this time of year? On this pic it doesn't look like a Crocus, but

it really is. I remember how surprised I was to find these flowers

only last year, in the same field.

Isn't this a gorgeous Sunflower? I have no idea what type of Sunny, but

beautiful all the same.

It's been a beautiful Autumn day, the dog could run freely, our lungs are

filled with fresh forest air, and we even got to see a group of people

enjoying horseback rides, A N D My kitchen is now filled with

PUMPKINS!!