Do Try This at Home.

I'm a huge fan of Trader Joe's, in part because its absence from my community creates an elevated fondness. Nevertheless, their smoked sea salt grinder is a household staple and the inspiration for some spicy pumpkin seeds.

Here's what you need:

• Seeds from a medium to large pumpkin, about 1½-2 cups, rinsed and soaked in water over night. (Why do this? For me, it's a carryover from family tradition. But, I think soaking them allows them to roast more evenly without becoming too crispy on the outside without cooking the inside. That's my theory, anyway.)
• Several grinds from your Trader Joe's Smoked Sea Salt Grinder
• One small to medium chipotle pepper, stemmed, seeded, and broken into small pieces
• A pinch of Aleppo pepper
• A pinch of crushed red pepper
• Olive oil

Here's what to do:

Spread pumpkin seeds in a medium roasting pan. Drizzle with a little bit of olive oil to coat. Sprinkle with salt, to taste.

Put the chipotle, Aleppo, and crushed red peppers in a spice grinder and spin until finely ground. Toss onto the pumpkin seeds and stir thoroughly until all spices are evenly mixed.

Roast at about 275°, turning constantly until cooked through and crisp.

There you go! Don't eat a bunch before you go to bed, FYI...