Pumpkin Soup

While out restocking the pantry with Spike I noticed a sure sign that harvest season is pretty much over: the fresh produce at the bazaar is scarce. There are still a fair number of squash and a lot of root vegetables, but many stalls are carrying only dry goods and preserves. We bumped into Rainbow Dash there, sporting her new yak down scarf, tied up smartly around her neck so it wouldn't get in the way while she's flying. She said that it's very warm. By then we'd filled Spike's baskets and my saddle bags and we were heading home so I invited Dash over for lunch. Spike made a pumpkin sesame soup while Dash and I made a grated carrot salad, fetched some second cut hay and got out the bread and apple butter. After lunch we played a few rounds Cloud Clash before Rainbow left to tend to her tortoise. The cool weather is making Tank lethargic and Dash is only too aware that her pet is going to be moving into a winter den very soon. They were going scout out locations as soon as Tank wakes up from his nap. I suggested they consult with Fluttershy. Winter is just a week away.