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October 14, 2013

Seafood Chowder & Pumpkin Party Features!

Seafood chowder and a pumpkin party? That’s quite an interesting combination, right?!

I’m so thrilled to be guest posting over on Tidy Mom today and sharing the recipe for this AMAZING Smoked Salmon Seafood Chowder. Did I mention it’s AMAZING? Because it is. And if you try it you will realize just how right I am.

And why that word needs to be in bold and in all caps!

But, I guess if you don’t like seafood this will look horrible to you.

In which case, just look away! 😉

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But if you DO like seafood and want to get this AMAZING recipe then head on over to Cheryl’s (a.k.a Tidy Mom) place!

Now, let’s switch gears and take a look at something that will be pleasing to both seafood and non-seafood loving folks!

Here are some fabulous features from last week’s Pumpkin Party.

Shirley from Housepitality Designs shared her beautiful pumpkin covered porch.

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Laura from Top This Top That showed us how to make this Burlap Pumpkin Wreath.

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Maryann from Domestically Speaking shared several projects including this Burlap Pumpkin Art.

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Lynn from Happier Than a Pig In Mud showed us how to make these Stacked Yo-Yo Pumpkins.

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Marty from Marty’s Musings showed off this super cute Fence Board Pumpkin.

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Linda from It All Started With Paint showed how to make these Wood Block Pumpkins.

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Jennifer from Celebrating Everyday Life shared the recipe for Pumpkin French Toast.

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There were lots of other fun projects, recipes and crafts at our Pumpkin Party so head on over to take a look for more ideas and inspiration!

And we’ll see you here again soon At the Picket Fence,

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9 Comments Filed Under: Autumn, Main Dishes, Recipes, Soups Tagged With: fall, pumpkin, pumpkin crafts, pumpkins, soup

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  1. Marty Walden says

    October 14, 2013 at 5:50 AM

    Thank you, ladies, for sharing my fence board pumpkins. The features are terrific! Have a blessed day!

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  2. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    October 14, 2013 at 6:01 AM

    The Seafood Chowder looks wonderful….and thanks so much for sharing my Fall Back Porch ladies!!..Loved all of the features today…..Have a wonderful week!!!

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  3. Linda @ it all started with paint says

    October 14, 2013 at 6:05 AM

    Thanks so much for featuring my pumpkins, ladies! So greatly appreciated and a wonderful surprise on a Monday morning!

    🙂 Linda

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  4. Christy @ 11 Magnolia Lane says

    October 14, 2013 at 6:36 AM

    That chowdah looks delicious–pinned it! Thanks for sharing, girls!

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  5. Jennifer @ Celebrating Everyday Life says

    October 14, 2013 at 7:11 AM

    Aw, thanks so much for sharing my Pumpkin French Toast!! What a blessing!! Big Hugs!!! ~Jennifer

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  6. Happier Than A Pig in Mud says

    October 14, 2013 at 7:20 AM

    Thanks so much for the shout-out! I’m off to see the chowder:@)

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  7. Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says

    October 14, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    Thanks for featuring my burlap pumpkin art ladies!

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  8. Martina says

    October 14, 2013 at 7:26 PM

    That seafood chowder looks and sounds so YUMMY!!

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  9. viestilaina says

    October 25, 2013 at 3:33 AM

    The pumpkin art is really an amazing for the home parties as well as this is the nice blog for the pumpkin lovers.

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