The pumpkin and squash section of VegBox-Recipes is going bonkers.
No great surprise.
After all, once you’ve lovingly carved out the innards of this year’s Hallowe’en pumpkin, you’ve got to find something to do with them.
Here’s some info about pumpkins and a few favourite recipes: http://www.vegbox-recipes.co.uk/ingredients/pumpkin.php
I still have memories of mum telling us about Hallowe’en in her childhood, when they had to carve swedes, rather than pumpkins (I’m a bit nervous around sharp knives, so I think I’ll stick with the pumpkins…). And I also remember the amazing Hallowe’en party we had at school the year we lived in Texas.
So what am I doing with my little ones this year? Well, Theo is far too young to understand it all, but with Louis I’m following the child minder’s lead. She’s been teaching the kids all about skeletons – and the importance of eating calcium to keep your bones strong! And I’m giving her my pumpkin soup recipe…
And for “trick or treat” I’m making mini carrot cakes.
What are you doing for Hallowe’en?
Easy and tasty. Slice into long chunks and roast in olive oil until caramelised and soft. Eat. Enjoy.