Some time ago I asked for advice on growing pumpkins, which was kindly provided. We harvested them yesterday - 7 with a total weight of 98lbs. In my pre - Christian days these would have been sold for halloween - happily this is no longer an option.
We like them roasted and have a nice looking recipe for a pumpkin cake. We are also going to have a go at pumpkin pie. Does anyone have any good recipes?
They will keep in our cellar for a few months but I am thinking of offering pieces to some of our customers from the USA. How does one cut a pumpkin in half neatly: cheese wire? bow saw? Once cut, would they be best put in the fridge wrapped in clingfilm (thin plastic that sticks to itself - and pretty well anything it shouldn't stick to. Sue thinks you may use a different name).
Next year I think we can get the weight up a fair bit. Sue asks why I would want to have even more pumpkin - I suppose it is the challenge of bigger, further, better.
We like them roasted and have a nice looking recipe for a pumpkin cake. We are also going to have a go at pumpkin pie. Does anyone have any good recipes?
They will keep in our cellar for a few months but I am thinking of offering pieces to some of our customers from the USA. How does one cut a pumpkin in half neatly: cheese wire? bow saw? Once cut, would they be best put in the fridge wrapped in clingfilm (thin plastic that sticks to itself - and pretty well anything it shouldn't stick to. Sue thinks you may use a different name).
Next year I think we can get the weight up a fair bit. Sue asks why I would want to have even more pumpkin - I suppose it is the challenge of bigger, further, better.