Samhain
Herb Punch

1  fistful Lemon Balm
2 fistful Borage
1 fistful mint
1 Cup pineapple juice
juice of 6 lemons
3 quarts ginger ale
1 quart strong tea
syrup made of 1 cup suar boiled with 1/2 cup water

Pour 1 1/2 quarts boiling water over the lemon balm and let steep for 20 minutes. Strain the liquid into the borage and mint. Add the fruit juices, tea, and syrup. Refrigerate 8 hrs or more. Strain into a punch bowl. Add ice, some extra mint and ginger ale.
pumpkin bread

2 Cups sugar
3 1/2 Cups all purpose flour
2 tsp baking soda
2 Cups mashed pumpkins
1 tsp cinnamon
4 eggs
1 Cup oil
2/3 Cup water
1 Cup raisins
1 tsp nutmeg
Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl. Grease 2 large or 3 small loaf pans. Bake at 350 for 1 hour. Cool. Wrap to retain freshness.
Image copyright Kimberlyn Amaranth