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So whos making Pumpkin Lanterns
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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People have been making lanterns at Halloween for centuries. I think they look good made into faces with candles inside . I will have 3 this year . xx |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"It used to be turnip lanterns when I was a kid. Have to admit pumpkins are easier to carve."
Really wow I may do them too now. x My family will be impressed . Will look so sweet next to my pumpkins. Thanks for that. xx
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By (user no longer on site)
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"It used to be turnip lanterns when I was a kid. Have to admit pumpkins are easier to carve."
We had swedes when I was a kiddie. Bloody nigh on impossible to carve though, I'm surprised I didn't cut my hands off with all the knife action I needed. But for years now, since they became really prevalent, it's always been a pumpkin.
We are a very Trick or Treat friendly household normally as well but tomorrow night sadly won't be at home so will miss out this year  |
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"It used to be turnip lanterns when I was a kid. Have to admit pumpkins are easier to carve."
We were the same, carving a swede was no fun. I didn't know what a pumpkin was when I was a kid. |
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"It used to be turnip lanterns when I was a kid. Have to admit pumpkins are easier to carve.
We were the same, carving a swede was no fun. I didn't know what a pumpkin was when I was a kid. "
The apple corer was always the most coveted carving tool but I rarely got to it first so generally had to make do with a table knife - for some reason I wasn't trusted with a sharp knife for most of my childhood  |
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We've got 3 pumpkins - and 3 munchkin pumpkins.
I always do one to look like it's vomited with all the pumpkin innards spewing out of it's mouth. The trick or treaters usually love that one.  |
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"I've never made one.
It sounds messy."
Not so bad. The seedy bit is a bit messy, but unless you want to dry them for eating or giving to kids for craft then it's easy to get rid of them by pulling it all out onto newspaper and binning.
The flesh makes good soup and/or pie filling, but on the types usually used for carving is high in water so as I carve I put the flesh in a roasting tray then roast to dry it a bit and concentrate the flavour. Once the shell is thin the tray goes in the oven and I get on with the creative bit.  |
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I'll be doing them with the kids this afternoon.
What they'll look like when they've finished - who knows? All part of the fun!!
One of these days i need to find a recipe for pumpkin pie to use up all the filling - but that just sounds waaaaay too domesticated!! xx |
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"We've got 3 pumpkins - and 3 munchkin pumpkins.
I always do one to look like it's vomited with all the pumpkin innards spewing out of it's mouth. The trick or treaters usually love that one. "
I've only recently seen them like that and they're brilliant! |
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"I'll be doing them with the kids this afternoon.
What they'll look like when they've finished - who knows? All part of the fun!!
One of these days i need to find a recipe for pumpkin pie to use up all the filling - but that just sounds waaaaay too domesticated!! xx"
I've got a really good pumpkin pie recipe , I'll find it out for you. It's lovely ! |
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"I'll be doing them with the kids this afternoon.
What they'll look like when they've finished - who knows? All part of the fun!!
One of these days i need to find a recipe for pumpkin pie to use up all the filling - but that just sounds waaaaay too domesticated!! xx"
Make soup.
Put the flesh in a roasting tray with some roughly chopped onions, garlic and any other root veg you want to use up. Drizzle with oil and roast for about 45 mins or till it's all soft.
Transfer to a pan, add water or stock to cover, add a bay leaf, spices if you fancy (nutmeg and cinnamon and cumin work really well) bring to a simmer to meld the flavours then liquidise using a stick blender, a jug blender or a food processor.
Return to the pan and adjust the thickness to suit using more water, stock or milk. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I'll be doing them with the kids this afternoon.
What they'll look like when they've finished - who knows? All part of the fun!!
One of these days i need to find a recipe for pumpkin pie to use up all the filling - but that just sounds waaaaay too domesticated!! xx
I've got a really good pumpkin pie recipe , I'll find it out for you. It's lovely ! "
Thanks hun!!  xx |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I'll be doing them with the kids this afternoon.
What they'll look like when they've finished - who knows? All part of the fun!!
One of these days i need to find a recipe for pumpkin pie to use up all the filling - but that just sounds waaaaay too domesticated!! xx
Make soup.
Put the flesh in a roasting tray with some roughly chopped onions, garlic and any other root veg you want to use up. Drizzle with oil and roast for about 45 mins or till it's all soft.
Transfer to a pan, add water or stock to cover, add a bay leaf, spices if you fancy (nutmeg and cinnamon and cumin work really well) bring to a simmer to meld the flavours then liquidise using a stick blender, a jug blender or a food processor.
Return to the pan and adjust the thickness to suit using more water, stock or milk."
This sounds yummy too!! xx |
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