I couldn't let that jack-o-lantern go to waste. Actually, it was just a pumpkin anyway, since I didn't carve it up. Rather than waste it, I carved, scraped, chopped, and roasted. Ended up with some yummy pumpkin risotto and today some pumpkin chicken chili. Did I mention that pumpkin is full of cancer-fighting beta carotene? Yup. Sorry Jack, you had to go at such a young age, but just know that you'll help me live longer!
Just remember, anything you can do with pumpkin or squash puree, you can do with your leftover Halloween pumpkin. Not only will you save money by not wasting the pumpkin, but you'll benefit from the nutrition of fresh rather than canned. Oh, and it tastes way better too. You can even make it into pumpkin pie! I have another on my front step. I think I'll roast it and save it for Thanksgiving.
About Me
- Susan
- 43-year-old mother of three: Tommy (23) Hailey (21) Camden (4.)Yes, I'm nuts!
I love cooking and even attended culinary school for a semester after completing my Journalism degree. I especially love eating! I'm usually thinking about food regardless of what else I'm doing.
Oh, I'm also kind of a shopaholic. I like to buy clothes, hate to try them on, and never like how they look. Turns out it's not the pants that make my but look fat, it's the fat!
I usually end up giving all my unworn clothes to my daughter or neice who did some major school shopping in my closet.
I also buy kitchen gadgets a lot. I mean, everyone needs a meatball grilling basket, right? And one size fits all!
I force myself to go to the gym or go running or walking 4-5 times a week. Getting started is the hardest part, but I know I'll feel great after.
I love wine--red, of course. I probably love it a little too much. But what's really good food without wine?
I really like writing but find it difficult to find time to write about the things I love, which is why I'm writing this blog.
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