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"So long as you use what you take out the pumpkin and not just get one and throw the rest away cut as much as you want!!
Hate waste  "
Have you ever tried pumpkin? x |
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"So long as you use what you take out the pumpkin and not just get one and throw the rest away cut as much as you want!!
Hate waste "
Roast the seeds in soy sauce. Taste a bit like twigletts. We're having stir-fry. Maybe I could use the flesh in that? |
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"So long as you use what you take out the pumpkin and not just get one and throw the rest away cut as much as you want!!
Hate waste
Have you ever tried pumpkin? x"
Funnily enough tonight  |
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The large ones are too expensive and the flesh doesn't look edible to me. Plus I'm useless at art so I'd need a template to work from. A lot of houses in my area will be decked out on Thursday |
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"So long as you use what you take out the pumpkin and not just get one and throw the rest away cut as much as you want!!
Hate waste
Have you ever tried pumpkin? x
Funnily enough tonight "
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"Problem is the carving pumpkins aren't often that nice to eat.
Everything's nice if it's cooked well.
(Apart from poo) "
Slugs. Even Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall decided that slugs are beat left to the chickens. |
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"Problem is the carving pumpkins aren't often that nice to eat.
Everything's nice if it's cooked well.
(Apart from poo)
Slugs. Even Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall decided that slugs are beat left to the chickens."
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"The large ones are too expensive and the flesh doesn't look edible to me. Plus I'm useless at art so I'd need a template to work from. A lot of houses in my area will be decked out on Thursday "
C/O work, birthday party invite for the oldest tomorrow, and days out Best chance I've got before Thursday. And now the sun's coming out so might get ahigh cut on the grass later (oh the life of a 21st century swinger)  |
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"So long as you use what you take out the pumpkin and not just get one and throw the rest away cut as much as you want!!
Hate waste "
2 4 £3 from Tescos there's loads of seeds (that isn't an ad for Tescos). Not much else though |
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"The large ones are too expensive and the flesh doesn't look edible to me. Plus I'm useless at art so I'd need a template to work from. A lot of houses in my area will be decked out on Thursday
C/O work, birthday party invite for the oldest tomorrow, and days out Best chance I've got before Thursday. And now the sun's coming out so might get ahigh cut on the grass later (oh the life of a 21st century swinger) "
Well the grass won't cut itself. I like mowing the lawn. It's therapeutic  |
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"The large ones are too expensive and the flesh doesn't look edible to me. Plus I'm useless at art so I'd need a template to work from. A lot of houses in my area will be decked out on Thursday
C/O work, birthday party invite for the oldest tomorrow, and days out Best chance I've got before Thursday. And now the sun's coming out so might get ahigh cut on the grass later (oh the life of a 21st century swinger)
Well the grass won't cut itself. I like mowing the lawn. It's therapeutic "
Maybe on along hot summer's day with a few tinny breaks |
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"So long as you use what you take out the pumpkin and not just get one and throw the rest away cut as much as you want!!
Hate waste
 pumpkin soup mmmm"
. Made pumpkin, chillie and coconut soup last night, delish!  |
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I have to share this cos I thought it was funny .......... and it sort of is relevant .... lol
My 24 yr old son sent this text to me a while ago ...
Hello, I know its really cheeky asking, that's why I've text instead of calling. You've done me so many favours and I don't feel like I've repaid you properly, so I swear this will be the last time I ask for your help.
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Is there any chance I could borrow your head for Halloween?
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"Bugger, typo error!
I am sure you knew what I meant!  "
I did know really but then i thought is this one of your special secret stay young looking receipes that i should know about lol |
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The flesh of pumpkins grown for size is edible but is also watery. The best way to deal with that is to roast it.
Spread it out in a roasting tray with some chunks of onion and a couple of garlic cloves. You can add some chunks of red or yellow pepper if you want to as well. Drizzle with a little oil.
Roast for about an hour till everything is tender and you have a little bit of colour on the edge of the pumpkin.
Then mix up some stock. Stock cubes are perfectly ok. Use boiling water and either vegetable or chicken stock.
Blend the veggies and stock together. Put in a pan and check for seasoning. Thyme or a little rosemary compliment pumpkin as does paprika. You can also add curry powder or cumin and coriander to make it spicy - some chilli works too.
You can add milk or cream to make it richer and smoother.
Enjoy. |
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"The flesh of pumpkins grown for size is edible but is also watery. The best way to deal with that is to roast it.
Spread it out in a roasting tray with some chunks of onion and a couple of garlic cloves. You can add some chunks of red or yellow pepper if you want to as well. Drizzle with a little oil.
Roast for about an hour till everything is tender and you have a little bit of colour on the edge of the pumpkin.
Then mix up some stock. Stock cubes are perfectly ok. Use boiling water and either vegetable or chicken stock.
Blend the veggies and stock together. Put in a pan and check for seasoning. Thyme or a little rosemary compliment pumpkin as does paprika. You can also add curry powder or cumin and coriander to make it spicy - some chilli works too.
You can add milk or cream to make it richer and smoother.
Enjoy."
BL you doing a early morning Nigella impression  |
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"The flesh of pumpkins grown for size is edible but is also watery. The best way to deal with that is to roast it.
Spread it out in a roasting tray with some chunks of onion and a couple of garlic cloves. You can add some chunks of red or yellow pepper if you want to as well. Drizzle with a little oil.
Roast for about an hour till everything is tender and you have a little bit of colour on the edge of the pumpkin.
Then mix up some stock. Stock cubes are perfectly ok. Use boiling water and either vegetable or chicken stock.
Blend the veggies and stock together. Put in a pan and check for seasoning. Thyme or a little rosemary compliment pumpkin as does paprika. You can also add curry powder or cumin and coriander to make it spicy - some chilli works too.
You can add milk or cream to make it richer and smoother.
Enjoy.
BL you doing a early morning Nigella impression
Got my twinset on and I'm raiding the fridge with appropriate orgasmic sound effects!  "
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"The flesh of pumpkins grown for size is edible but is also watery. The best way to deal with that is to roast it.
Spread it out in a roasting tray with some chunks of onion and a couple of garlic cloves. You can add some chunks of red or yellow pepper if you want to as well. Drizzle with a little oil.
Roast for about an hour till everything is tender and you have a little bit of colour on the edge of the pumpkin.
Then mix up some stock. Stock cubes are perfectly ok. Use boiling water and either vegetable or chicken stock.
Blend the veggies and stock together. Put in a pan and check for seasoning. Thyme or a little rosemary compliment pumpkin as does paprika. You can also add curry powder or cumin and coriander to make it spicy - some chilli works too.
You can add milk or cream to make it richer and smoother.
Enjoy.
BL you doing a early morning Nigella impression
Got my twinset on and I'm raiding the fridge with appropriate orgasmic sound effects! "
Well that sounds rather yummy to say the least |
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I'll be getting my domestic goddess mojo working later with butternut squash soup, cheescake brownies and Thornton-alike toffee (just found a new recipe on't interweb).
After that will be locked in my house doing a faithful Nigella impression and not sharing with anyone! |
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"The large ones are too expensive and the flesh doesn't look edible to me. Plus I'm useless at art so I'd need a template to work from. A lot of houses in my area will be decked out on Thursday
C/O work, birthday party invite for the oldest tomorrow, and days out Best chance I've got before Thursday. And now the sun's coming out so might get ahigh cut on the grass later (oh the life of a 21st century swinger)
Well the grass won't cut itself. I like mowing the lawn. It's therapeutic "
I did manage to get a high cut done just before it got dark. Think that's it until the spring |
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After that will be locked in my house doing a faithful Nigella impression and not sharing with anyone! "
I made pumpkin bread yesterday which went down rather well and a twisted winter veg soup which was warming. Not only you sighted geeks that can cook you know  |
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"The flesh of pumpkins grown for size is edible but is also watery. The best way to deal with that is to roast it.
Spread it out in a roasting tray with some chunks of onion and a couple of garlic cloves. You can add some chunks of red or yellow pepper if you want to as well. Drizzle with a little oil.
Roast for about an hour till everything is tender and you have a little bit of colour on the edge of the pumpkin.
Then mix up some stock. Stock cubes are perfectly ok. Use boiling water and either vegetable or chicken stock.
Blend the veggies and stock together. Put in a pan and check for seasoning. Thyme or a little rosemary compliment pumpkin as does paprika. You can also add curry powder or cumin and coriander to make it spicy - some chilli works too.
You can add milk or cream to make it richer and smoother.
Enjoy."
My oldest was eating the bits we cut out for the mouth etc. raw |
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"I'll be getting my domestic goddess mojo working later with butternut squash soup, cheescake brownies and Thornton-alike toffee (just found a new recipe on't interweb).
After that will be locked in my house doing a faithful Nigella impression and not sharing with anyone!
I made pumpkin bread yesterday which went down rather well and a twisted winter veg soup which was warming. Not only you sighted geeks that can cook you know "
Oi! 
Less of the geek comments, thank you.
Now about the recipe for pumpkin bread? |
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"The flesh of pumpkins grown for size is edible but is also watery. The best way to deal with that is to roast it.
Spread it out in a roasting tray with some chunks of onion and a couple of garlic cloves. You can add some chunks of red or yellow pepper if you want to as well. Drizzle with a little oil.
Roast for about an hour till everything is tender and you have a little bit of colour on the edge of the pumpkin.
Then mix up some stock. Stock cubes are perfectly ok. Use boiling water and either vegetable or chicken stock.
Blend the veggies and stock together. Put in a pan and check for seasoning. Thyme or a little rosemary compliment pumpkin as does paprika. You can also add curry powder or cumin and coriander to make it spicy - some chilli works too.
You can add milk or cream to make it richer and smoother.
Enjoy.
My oldest was eating the bits we cut out for the mouth etc. raw "
Raw pumpkin won't do any harm. It's just tastier cooked. |
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"I'll be getting my domestic goddess mojo working later with butternut squash soup, cheescake brownies and Thornton-alike toffee (just found a new recipe on't interweb).
After that will be locked in my house doing a faithful Nigella impression and not sharing with anyone!
I made pumpkin bread yesterday which went down rather well and a twisted winter veg soup which was warming. Not only you sighted geeks that can cook you know
Oi!
Less of the geek comments, thank you.
Now about the recipe for pumpkin bread? "
Really simple to do
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups shredded fresh pumpkin
1 cup toasted pumpkin seeds
Directions
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
Sift the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together.
In a separate bowl, mix the sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla. Combine both mixtures and fold in the shredded pumpkin and pumpkin seeds. Once the ingredients are all incorporated pour into a non- stick 9 by 5 by 3-inch loaf pan. If your pan is not non- stick coat it with butter and flour.
Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes. At this point a knife inserted into the middle of the loaf should come out clean. Cool for 15 minutes and turn out onto a cooling rack. Cool completely.
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"The flesh of pumpkins grown for size is edible but is also watery. The best way to deal with that is to roast it.
Spread it out in a roasting tray with some chunks of onion and a couple of garlic cloves. You can add some chunks of red or yellow pepper if you want to as well. Drizzle with a little oil.
Roast for about an hour till everything is tender and you have a little bit of colour on the edge of the pumpkin.
Then mix up some stock. Stock cubes are perfectly ok. Use boiling water and either vegetable or chicken stock.
Blend the veggies and stock together. Put in a pan and check for seasoning. Thyme or a little rosemary compliment pumpkin as does paprika. You can also add curry powder or cumin and coriander to make it spicy - some chilli works too.
You can add milk or cream to make it richer and smoother.
Enjoy.
My oldest was eating the bits we cut out for the mouth etc. raw
Raw pumpkin won't do any harm. It's just tastier cooked."
He said it was 'tasty'. No time tocoik theplanned stir-fry as I was cutting the grass!! He hasn't been running for the toilet either |
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My spicy pumpkin SOUP:
Fry some chopped garlic and onion until brown.
Add diced pumpkin to the pan and fry for a few minutes.
Cover with stock (I usually make chicken stock), add sufficient Thai red curry paste to taste, coconut milk or cream, palm sugar or similar, fish sauce, freshly ground black pepper, chopped corriander stalks, and some red lentils to bulk up the soup and make it thicker when liquidised.
Bring to a boil then simmer until vegetables and lentils are soft.
Add roughly chopped corriander and spring onions, juice of sufficient limes, and blend until as smooth as possible.
Add toasted sesame seeds and oil.
Adjust seasoning to achieve the right balance.
Add finely chopped corriander and spring onion just before serving.
Also works well with carrots and parsnips, substituting red lentils with yellow split peas for the latter.
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