After carving out your Jack O’ Lanterns, you may be wondering, “What do I do with all the pumpkin remains?” While a pumpkin’s flesh could be used for a great purée, the true prize is the seeds which can make for a perfect snack during a Halloween horror movie.

To start, simply collect the seeds and rinse them to remove any pumpkin remains. Once the seeds have dried, place them in a bowl, add a bit of olive oil and mix in your favorite seasonings. Salt and pepper is a classic choice but other options such as paprika or even popcorn seasonings can help add new flavors. 

Once the seeds are evenly seasoned, lay them on a baking sheet and pop them into the oven at 350°F for 20-25 minutes. Be sure to turn the seeds over a few times while they cook to prevent one side from burning. Once cooked and cooled, simply turn on your favorite Halloween movie and start snacking!

Have a very happy Halloween!

Local Residential Real Estate Market Staying The Course For Autumn

Residential sales across the region of Revelstoke to Peachland totaled 652 in September, down from August’s 725 sales, yet 11% higher than this time last year reports the Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board (OMREB).

On par with markets across the province, new listings took a slight dip from last month’s 1,246 with only 1,046 new inventory reported this month. The supply of homes for sale, or overall active listings, remains at a healthy 4,150; barely less than this time last year.

“The local real estate market is following typical seasonal changes, suggesting normal market conditions are very much in play despite the downturn earlier this year,” says OMREB President Michael Loewen.

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