Pumpkins have always been my all-time favorite and no matter the different ways that Mom would cook it, it was always a delicious meal.
For a kid who never enjoyed food, even something as simple as a boiled mashed pumpkin with some hot white rice would bring a smile on my face and I would finish the whole plate without any fuss!
Last weekend, we went for a pumpkin festival near Half Moon Bay. It was not too far from home but it took us forever to reach there because of the horrible traffic jam. We covered 10 miles in one and half hour.. so you can imagine!
On reaching there, I couldn't stop capturing all these gorgeous colorful things around me. It was warm and crowded but we had our share of fun 🙂
That's one gigantic pumpkin..
There was food, music, and fun!
On our way back, we stopped by a pumpkin farm, clicked some photos and bought some pumpkins.
Time for some pumpkin shopping
Sharing the black and white photos with Susan for Black and White Wednesday
I would like to end this post with a small announcement from my friend Divya 🙂 She has done an amazing job in creating an online magazine.
In her own words... "I have recently launched an online magazine called the Flavour Fiesta magazine. The magazine is an extension of my blog which contains recipes inspired by global cuisine. My approach to cooking is to use fresh, healthy ingredients while not being afraid to experiment and try something new. The premiere issue is a collection of fall recipes that include homemade cereals, hearty soups, dishes using seasonal produce and even globally-inspired pizzas. Besides recipes, the magazine has some tips on reading nutritional labels and eating healthy. This is the first of many more magazines to come! "
Tanvi
What a cool festival! I love all of those cool carvings!
Divya
Thanks for the mention, dear!
Looks like you had a great time clicking pictures, especially love the black and white pictures.
Sandra's Easy Cooking
Kankana, this post is beautiful...I love all about pumpkin post, and photos are amazing as always!!!
Sobha Shyam
awesome clicks...those are sure pumpkin beauties, sure u had a great time...
My Wandering Spoon
Wow, what a fantastic post, love the photos, I feel like I was there, thank you for sharing:)
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Baker Street
Gorgeous clicks K! You've captured it so well!
Padhu
Enjoyed the pictures. Amazing!! Thanks for sharing
Kitchen Belleicious
I love pumpkins and this post is totally awesome with all the pictures! The thing I find most fascinating about pumpkins is the variety of flavor and look. So many different amazing ones out there. I think that is something very special only few veggies have in common
Jackie
Seems like it was a lot of fun. Gorgeous photography!
Lisa H.
OMG so many shapes, colours and sizes... I haven't such variety of pumpkins... amazing 😀
Gorgeous photos....
tigerfish
I have gone to HMB for the same festival before. THen I stopped going cos it is almost the same every year. I believe we visited the same pumpkin farm too. :p
Krithi
Lovely post on fall... Will definitely check out the magazine...
Joanne
Wow some of those are CRAZY! I love this tribute to my favorite fall veggie!
Tyler Ngo
Looks amazing! This will be on my to-visit list!
bhavani/ameanderingmango
What massive pumpkins! I miss this time of the year in North America - Halloween is still one of my favourite days..People can be so creative, Thanks for the great pics!
Soma
my gals would have so loved this place!
a spoonful of yumm
love all the pics ! so colorful 😀
Zita
Wow, beautiful photos! The festival sounds really fun, looks like you enjoyed it! 🙂
Manju
what a fun festival!! awesome pics too! looks like you had a great time.. 🙂
Nash at plateful
Pumpkin festival sounds great fun, how I miss such festivities here. Thanks for sharing your lovely moments!