the flavors of fall

Every once in a while I put down my pile of "how to" Science books to brush up on my neglected but not forgotten quest towards domestication.   One recipe that recently dirtied my mixing bowl, happened to capture the essence of fall and the approval of my friends.  After all, Panera is not the only one who can whip up a good  Moist Pumpkin Spice Muffin.