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That pumpkin chiffon pie sounds glorious, Kate! In my English childhood, Halloween was trumped by Guy Fawkes Day (November 5), although I do remember a couple of fun Halloween parties, and nearly drowning myself bobbing for apples!

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Oct 31Liked by Kate McDermott

Thank you. Made your pumpkin pie with coconut milk this week and it was superb.

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Oct 31Liked by Kate McDermott

I was taking it to a non vegetarian dinner so I got to use real eggs!! Wow.

I have spent this cold day in my flannel nightgown and bathrobe. It has been a non public day, hair not combed. I remembered I might get trick or treaters at dark so I started to jump up and dress. But I decided this can be my costume!!! I don't have to dress. Trying to decide my character. 💕

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Oct 31Liked by Kate McDermott

I spent so many years in the classroom dreading the chaotic Halloween parties and the "sugar highs" of the day after! I don't think I had the time or took the time to think about other Halloween traditions and their significance. Thank you, Kate, for this post today and all the good reminders🧡

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Happy Halloween, Kate! Thank you for including me in your beautiful post ✨🧡

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We grew up celebrating Guy Fawkes Night which was always meant Parkin and treacle toffee. Even now they both make me think of the beginning of winter and bonfires.

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Nov 1Liked by Kate McDermott

Kate, do any of your books have your mincemeat filling? I can look in the books tomorrow, but I'm sitting in front of my computer tonight. *grin*

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Nov 1Liked by Kate McDermott

I prefer Samhain. I guess all my Celtic DNA speaks the loudest. Blessed Samhain!

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Nov 2Liked by Kate McDermott

I wish I had emoji's here. (hugs)

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Nov 2Liked by Kate McDermott

I'm ok with that! I'm having such a hard time finding Nonsuch Mincemeat and I'd really like to break free and make my own. Thank you!

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I’m gonna need more on that Betty Crocker kids’ cookbook. How did I miss this growing up??

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