Thai Pumpkin Laksa with Crunchy “Fried” Chickpeas.

Thai Pumpkin Laksa. I’ve done it, I’ve figured out how to sneak pumpkin into everything this season. You have to try this combination of Thai Pumpkin Laksa and crunchy “fried” chickpeas.

I’m talking sweet AND savory. Most years, I tend to go the all-savory route with pumpkin. Remember, I rarely mix my chocolate with fruit (yes, pumpkin is a fruit – it’s actually a berry!), I truly love an all-chocolate dessert! Anyway, this year things are a bit different. It’s kind of pumpkin everything… and I am so into it.

Pumpkin and I are definitely having a moment, which I think I’ve already mentioned…

Ok, clearly, I’m out of things to talk about if I’m discussing my obsession with pumpkin. My life is semi-boring at the moment. Okay, not semi-boring.

Just plain BORING.

I don’t mean that I’m bored, because it’s actually the complete opposite; I’m not bored in the least. I just mean that most people would think my life is boring. Basically, all my time is spent either in the kitchen, crouching over food, taking photos, typing at my computer, milking the goat, making grocery lists, making lists in general, or cleaning the kitchen.

It’s kind of busy over here, but I actually love it. I’ve discovered that I stress more when I’m not busy. I’ve also wondered if there will ever be a time in my life when I’m not stressed and can actually relax instead. I think about this a lot. Ever since I can remember, I have been a stresser. I don’t think I’ve ever known life without at least a little stress.

I don’t know if I can actually do life without stress.

Hmmm…..maybe when I’m old…and probably clinically crazy too, maybe then I will relax.

Maybe. I dunno. That’s a big one.

WAIT, though! I do have some fun things to share. One, we got new chickens….like eight new chickens actually. They are red-feathered and pretty, and they lay lots of eggs!!

Or well, they’re supposed to lay lots of eggs. So far, they’ve only laid two, and well, Dad is totally scratching his head about it. But I’m pretty sure a two-hour car ride on a cold night (in their coop in the back of the truck bed) to a new environment would be enough to stress them out for a bit. It would certainly stress me out, but again, that’s not saying much. Plus, the new Rhode Island Reds and our old white feathered Buff Orpingtons are not really getting along that well. They’re staying separated from each other. They literally live right outside my kitchen window, red hens on one side, whites on the other.

And since we’re on the subject of animals, I want to give you guys a little Snape update. He’s awesome! He hangs with me all day long. In fact, he’s currently chillin on my desk right in between my arms and my keyboard. He likes to keep close, and I love it! I have to take a photo and show you already! If you happen to follow me on Snapchat then you’ve already seen a whole lot of this little black cat!

So another thing that’s totally not boring?

This Thai Pumpkin Laksa!

It’s full of so many great Thai flavors, and of course, lots of pumpkin – which, yes, I promise, pairs amazingly well with the Thai flavors going on here. This soup/noodle bowl is super simple too. Just add everything to a soup pot and simmer. Lots of ginger, a little soy sauce, canned coconut milk, pumpkin, and just a small amount of peanut butter too. Like all my favorite flavors in one!!

And there are noodles involved too, AND it’s all totally HEALTHY.

Triple, YES.

Perfect for a Thursday night, don’t you think??

Oh, and the chickpeas!! Those are just YUM! I coated them in cinnamon sugar and roasted them until they were extra crunchy. I literally could snack on these chickpeas all day long. They’re like a super healthy potato chip, but with cinnamon. Bring them on!

So tomorrow I’m thinking sweet?? Healthy today…sweets for Friday?!? You with me?

This Thai Pumpkin Laksa is cozy, healthy, full of bold flavor, and the perfect bowl of noodles to warm up any fall night!