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Happy Halloween! Here’s a treat: easy Pumpkin Soup & Ghost Pines Merlot

October 31, 2010

Happy Halloween! What are you dressing up as?

If you’re looking for an easy dish to bring to a holiday gathering and wonder what wine to match, wonder no more!

Last night I made this simple yet delicious pumpkin soup while we worked on our son’s dragon costume and even though I had my doubts, it paired wonderfully with a 2007 Ghost Pines Merlot. The recipe follows along with more tasting notes.

Super Simple Pumpkin Soup pairs well with Halloween & Ghost Pines Merlot We love Halloween around here! We love pumpkin bread and pumpkin soup and even Smashing Pumpkins Ale! We put pumpkin in our pancakes and waffles regularly–not just at Halloween. We also love all the scary stuff and costumes, and Twisted Oak’s River of Skulls has been a favorite seasonal wine as you can read in this post. So when a friend of mine sent me this recipe a month ago for a pumpkin soup, I knew we’d be having it during this Halloween se … Read More

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  1. October 31, 2010 8:02 am

    Love the new picture! You look smashing in your mommy costume. :)

  2. October 31, 2010 3:45 pm

    Ha Ha! Thank you, Brian! This looks like a new bunny, for you too!

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