I have a big one!

tagwex · Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2015 9:44 pm Post subject: I have a big one!

Any suggestions with what to do with this? Salt cellar in for scale. First time I grew one.

kindredspirit · Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2015 10:00 pm Post subject:

Let's see how artistic you are for Halloween. Smile

tagwex · Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2015 10:17 pm Post subject:

That's not an option. If I grow it I eat it.

tagwex · Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2015 9:24 am Post subject:

A better picture

Good guy · Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2015 6:39 pm Post subject:

Great looking pumpkin. Given the year we've had you've done well!
Pumpkin pie, pumpkin soup, grated as a filling in Russian-style mini pancakes, jam.... The list goes on. And there's no reason why you can't keep the 'shell' for spooky use, once you have scooped out the useful stuff.

tagwex · Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2015 6:43 pm Post subject:

I might eat it raw!

Ado 2 · Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2015 9:48 am Post subject:

Saw a lovely recepie on littlegreenspoon.com it's tandoori pumpkin curry with chicken Take a look you could make a load and freeze portions of it for later use

tagwex · Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2015 12:48 pm Post subject:

Thanks I'll have a look at that when I get home. Started eating it raw last night. Virtually no calories and full of vitamins.

Good guy · Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2015 2:16 pm Post subject:

Careful with the flatulence, now. Steer clear of naked flames!

tagwex · Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2015 4:17 pm Post subject:

I had an unusual concoction last night. Baked beans, sprouts, stale Guinness and pumpkin. Corrib has nothing on me today.

Sue Deacon · Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2015 5:52 pm Post subject:

tagwex · Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2015 6:33 pm Post subject:

Ahhh your alright the wind is not blowing your way. Excuse the pun.

Sue Deacon · Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2015 10:03 pm Post subject:

Showed the pumpkin photo to OH. He said 'bxxxxy 'ell, good man!' I was going to make him pumpkin pie for tea, but the power has been out most of the day. Have to make it tomorrow.

Luke bought a lantern he made for us - a Minion one ( we LOVE the Minions) He was practising for one for his daughter. She loves the characters in Frozen! He is a brilliant daddy and a pretty good cook (chef?) so any disasters will be put to good use. Laughing

Let's know what you decide to do with that pumpkin.

tagwex · Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2015 11:23 pm Post subject:

I have been cutting it up and giving it to family and friends. Too bloody big. I have kept the seeds though for next year.

Sue Deacon · Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2015 5:22 pm Post subject:

The pumpkin pie turned out OK, a bit sweet, but the cinnamon stopped it being too sickly. hope you enjoyed your pumpkin as much as we did ours.

I also made soup from the remaining tomatoes. Now THAT was nice! Very Happy