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Pumpkin Spice Paradise Being Offered At Great Wolf Lodge And It’s A Fall Delight

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Author Melany Myers
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Even though we’re still dealing with temperatures close to 100 degrees, I am ready for fall! I’m over the humidity, the heat, and the sweating. Of course, we’ll be waiting at least a month before we see cooler temps, but you can fall into a fall state of mind at Great Wolf Lodge very soon.

According to Food and Wine, you’ll be able to enjoy a pumpkin spice paradise beginning September 28. The family-friendly hotel chain that offers water parks, is going all out to celebrate the beginning of the fall season. Their new Pumpkin Spice Suites will give you all you need to get into a cooler mood. The new suites are part of Great Wolf’s Howl-O-Ween celebration.

Great Wolf’s Howl-O-Ween event will happen at all of their U.S. locations. Festive fall decor will be all over the hotels. In addition, they’ll be offering fun seasonal activities like Halloween-themed crafts and costume parades. At the Great Wolf Lodge locations in Pennsylvania, Illinois, Georgia, Texas, and California, you’ll be able to book stays in their new Pumpkin Spice Suites.

The Pumpkin Spice Suite Experience

In these new suites, you’ll be able to enjoy all the sights and smells of the fall season including fall-scented potpourri, decor in fall colors like orange and brown, and faux fall florals all over the room. My favorite part of the decor is the 100 plush pumpkins that will be all over the suite. Fun! There will also be pumpkin themed rugs, wreaths and pillows in the room.

The best part of staying in the new Pumpkin Spice Suite is that you’ll get a daily delivery of pumpkin cream cheese frosted cinnamon rolls and endless supply of pumpkin spice lattes. What?! Take my money now! Although the hotel is more of a family friendly attraction, staying in one of the new suites would be a blast for a girl’s night or weekend.

If you’re interested in staying in one of the new fall suites, they’ll be available from September 28-October 31. They’re a bit pricey! The suites start at $399 a night and reservations are open now. I have a feeling these suites will get booked quickly, so if you want to experience this festive fall suite, I’d make a reservation sooner than later.

There’s a Great Wolf Lodge location close to Charlotte, in Concord, but unfortunately this new suite isn’t available there. Total bummer! The Georgia location is in Lagrange, which is about 5 hours from us. If you’re up for a weekend road trip, this is a fun fall idea.

Four Delicious Pumpkin Recipes to Make the Most of Your Autumn Season

Pumpkins are in high demand this time of year because Halloween is fast approaching. However, what do we do with the leftover pieces of pumpkin once we’ve carved them? I remember my mom always roasting pumpkin seeds. They were delicious.

From pumpkin soup to roasted pumpkin skewers, Wren Kitchens has shared four tasty recipes that will turn your left-over pumpkin parts into delicious treats. These recipes are super simple and easy to put together, making them a great option for a mid-week meal, and most importantly, they’re the perfect solution for when you have leftovers after a fun carving session. Check out the four delicious pumpkin recipes you can try out below.

  • Pumpkin Soup

    Ingredients 

    • ½ Pumpkin
    • 1 Pint of Vegetable Stock
    • 350ml Pint of Water
    • 3 Garlic Cloves
    • 1 Onion
    • 50ml Cream
    • Salt + Pepper

     

    Directions on how to make it! 

    • In a large pot, add your stock and water and bring to a light boil. Add in your peeled pumpkin, roughly chopped onion, and garlic.
    • Bring to a full boil for 15 minutes or until your pumpkin is very soft.
    • You can now blend your soup to the desired consistency. If you like your soup on the thicker side, blend for a short amount of time and then use a potato masher until your soup is just how you like it.
    • Finish it off with your cream, salt, and pepper to taste and enjoy this hearty, summery dish.

  • Creamy Pumpkin Pasta

    Ingredients 

    • 350g of pureed pumpkin
    • 1 Onion
    • 1 Red Pepper
    • 1 Tin of Chopped Tomatoes
    • 3 cloves of Garlic
    • 500g Pasta
    • Salt, Pepper, Cinnamon, and Paprika
    • Butter and Balsamic Vinegar

     

    Directions on how to make it! 

    • In a large pan add your olive oil and fry off your diced onion and red pepper along with your garlic. Once your onions have browned, add in your tin of chopped tomatoes, and bring to a simmer.
    • At this point, add your pasta into a pan of salted boiling water.
    • Once your sauce has been simmering for 5 minutes add your pinch of salt, pepper, paprika, and cinnamon and stir. Once stirred in, it’s time for the main ingredient: the pumpkin. Stir in your pumpkin puree until the sauce has become a deep orange color.
    • Carefully transfer into a blender and lightly blend your sauce. Add in a teaspoon of butter and an optional splash of balsamic vinegar and blend once again.
    • Once your pasta is ready transfer it into your pan and adds your pumpkin sauce. Try to save a small amount of pasta water and add this into the mix to make your sauce even creamier. Add cheese and this family dish is ready to serve!

  • Roasted Pumpkin Skewers

    Ingredients 

    • 1 small pumpkin
    • 2 red peppers
    • 2 chicken breasts/500g tofu
    • Salt + pepper + paprika
    • Optional halloumi

     

    Directions on how to make it!

    • Roughly chop your pumpkin into small cubes and place it on a roasting tin. Drizzle in olive oil and season with all listed seasonings. Place into the oven for 20 minutes at 180 degrees.
    • Cut your chicken/tofu into cubes and fry off in a pan with olive oil and again season with all listed seasonings. You don’t want to cook all the way through so only fry for 2 to 3 minutes. Leave to the side.
    • Chop your peppers so that they are ready to be skewered once the pumpkin has been in the oven for 20 minutes.
    • When all of your components are ready you can take your skewers and begin to construct. If desired, you can add halloumi for a salty tangy.
    • Place skewers on a baking tray and drizzle with a touch more olive oil and more seasoning. Put into the oven for 20 mins at 180 degrees. Serve with rice and enjoy.

  • Pumpkin Banana Brunch Pancakes

    Ingredients 

    • 350g Pureed Pumpkin
    • 2 mashed bananas
    • 5 eggs
    • 1 tbsp honey
    • 2 tsp cinnamon
    • 150g plain flour

     

    Directions on how to make it! 

    • This is a super simple weekend brunch recipe that can be enjoyed by the whole family. What’s better – it’s really healthy!
    • Put all of your wet ingredients into a large bowl and whisk until combined. Then you can slowly add your flour and cinnamon slowly to make sure there are no lumps in the batter.
    • Try not to over-whisk as this will make your batter too liquid. Next, put a small amount of butter into a pan and make your pancakes! You can choose to do lots of tiny pancakes or a few big ones. The choice is yours. Flip when the bottom has cooked but be careful not to burn.

Melany Myers is a Gastonia native and has spent most of her life here in North Carolina. Mel has worked in radio for over 20 years, many of which she spent co-hosting morning shows in Charlotte, NC, and Columbia, SC. Mel loves 80’s music, going to concerts, cooking, and eating! She is always writing about random news stories that really make you wonder, “what in the world?!” She also writes about rock music and human-interest content.

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