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Pumpkin Growing Challenge !!

Discussion in 'Edible Gardening' started by Steve R, Mar 30, 2011.

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  1. pete

    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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    Which is why I'm not sure its worth the effort, I'm afraid.:(

    Pumpkin compost, you forgot that one Ziggy.:D

    My mate had to take a special trip to the local tip this weekend to dump mine.
     
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    Stick some in the tin with the other veg/herbs when making a roastie dinner, use it thinly sliced instead of courgette when making a veggie lasagne,but best of all is probably Pumpkin Marmalade.
     
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      That would be good if we had any spare freezer space Scrunge. Can you dry Pumpkin?

      Found the Sheep are quite fond of it.
       
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      Mrs Scrungee has dehydrated marrows and used it in soups & stews.

      I forgot to include Pumpkin Marmalade (recipe from W.I. Best Kept Secrets book) above.
       
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        I eat quite a lot of squash- Its rich in fibre, complex carbs and micro nutrients, its relatively high GI, but its so filling so you dont eat much. I posted this link to a BBC recipe page further back in the thread.


        Thick soup with home made bread. It uses double cream which I couldnt touch with a barge pole, but with creme fraiche its still lovely.

        Sweet pumpkin loaf
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        Savoury pumpkin loaf
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        Pumpkin curry
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        Pumpkin curry with chickpeas recipe - Recipes - BBC Good Food

        Caramelised pumpkin and onion risotto
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          Mmm...the pumpkin curry looks good...
          Thanks Melinda:sunny:
           
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          Yum that savoury pumkin bread looks goooood :D
           
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          ...just want to say, what great pumpkin carving all! Did any of you get trick or treaters around to admire your handy work?
           
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          Those look delicious Melinda :thumbsup:

          I’m kicking myself for chucking mine in the compost bin now, I wonder if I could retrieve it and de-slug it. Hmmm on seconds thoughts, maybe next year.
           
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          Yes, the little ones said mine looked like Garfield and not the Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland like it was supposed to be :)
           
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