On a different note, if you read my little theory on pink pastry boxes and perhaps began wondering about these mysterious boxes yourselves, you might be interested to know that one has been spotted in the wild. Yes, one of these elusive cardboard containers has been seen in real time, from a real bakery, transporting a real cake! And not in California, either!

Fellow writer, Andi Marquette, just celebrated her birthday recently and her boss treated her to a birthday cake at her place of business. Don’t you know, she called me up and said, “My cake came in a pink pastry box!” My reaction: “Shut up.” She took a picture of it and sent it to me (it’s collapsed).

It was kind of like spotting Sasquatch. You’ve heard of it, seen “pictures” of it, but have never actually seen it yourself or known anyone who has seen it with their own eyes. Well, folks. There ya go. Pink pastry boxes do exist. In my mind, that just raised the level of possibility for Sasquatch.

Fall is in the air (I had to throw a comforter on my bed last night) and that means great autumn food. One of my favorites is pumpkin. I love making fresh pumpkin pie, fritters, and soup, and incorporating it into things that don’t traditionally call for pumpkin, like chili. YUM! For Italians, the best thing about pumpkins and other squashes is their flowers. These are edible flowers that are used in a variety of ways. They are considered a delicacy. One of the most common ways of using them is in a Squash Blossom Frittata. Try my recipe HERE and let me know what you think.

Anyway, thanks to everyone who entered the drawing. This was so much fun for me, that I think I’ll do it again. Hmmm. Check in with me again.