MIAMI TOWNSHIP, OH (FOX19) - Generations of families head to Shaw Farms each year to shop for the perfect pumpkin, take a wagon ride, and explore the creative displays that are part of the fall magic that occurs each year at the Miami Township farm.  For over 200 years, the Shaw family has owned the 165 acre parcel on SR 131.  “This year we have a wonderful crop of pumpkins,” said Pam Shaw, picking up a pumpkin covered with what looks like warts.  “This is one of our newer varieties, the grumpy bump pumpkin.  We also have lots of other interesting ones that are white, green, and blue.  We have Cinderella pumpkins and even cow pie pumpkins!”

As Stephanie Schmitt and Scott Rook of Goshen sort through a mountain of orange pumpkins looking for the one they will take home, Shaw said her family enjoys the opportunity to welcome other families each year.  “We don’t charge to park or visit our pumpkin displays.  We don’t allow outside vendors.&nbsp

CINCINNATI, OH (FOX19) - This recipe of the day is a real classic dish that could be an appetizer or your main course. Chef Caitlin MacEachen Steininger and the team from Cooking with Caitlin are make cooking easy and fun for everyone! Chef Caitlin explains how to make French Onion Soup.

I can’t imagine what I can say about this classic soup that you don’t already know. The beauty of its rich color is matched only by the slow-cooked tastiness. Enjoy this easy recipe for French Onion Soup at home, not just your favorite lunch cafe.
I recently served this as an appetizer on a chilly night.