The Jack O Lanterns are going fast here at Valley Natural Foods. We received a batch of local, nice-quality, naturally-grown pumpkins this year in a variety of sizes.

After carving your pumpkin, don’t throw away the seeds, save them for roasting! Remove the pulp by placing the seeds in a colander and rubbing them clean with your hands under cold running water. Drain and pick seeds out of remaining pulp. Then place in bowl, add some vegetable oil and stir until coated.  Sprinkle with your favorite seasoning. Salt is usually best, though some folks like to use a just a little pinch of cayenne pepper to add some zip. Place the seeds in a single layer on a cookie sheet or shallow roasting pan, place in the oven and bake at 325 Degrees F until toasted, about 25 minutes. Check them after 10 minutes and give them a stir to help with even roasting. Let cool and store in an air-tight container.

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