by xenawarrior 18 Replies latest jw friends
I am really looking forward to halloween!
I'm moving into my house within 2 or 3 weeks, and I am determined to have at least 2 carved pumpkins on display (my JW mum wouldn't allow it...but now I'm in my own house...)
At the local pagan group, we'll be having a great Samhain (Halloween) celebration. Contrary to popular belief, we don't go around making evil spells.....
Sirona x
I have a pumpkin recipe to contribute. It's not for everyone, but this is one of my favorite Autumn meals:
Pumpkin-Bacon Soup
Ingredients
1/2 large onion, chopped
1/2 pound of bacon, chopped
(2) 15-ounce can of pumpkin
2 cups water
4 cups apple cider
1/4 cup brown sugar
4 cubes (2 tsp) chicken bouillon
1 Gala apple, unpeeled and chopped
Dash of liquid smoke
Sea salt, to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons white pepper
1/3 cup crystallized ginger, chopped
5 Moonbello sized (about 2 1/2 inches in diameter) mushrooms, chopped and crumbled
Lightly saute onion, mushrooms, and bacon in large pot (I used a cast iron pot with a lid) for about 15-20 minutes. Add pumpkin, water, apple cider, brown sugar, chicken bouillon, apple, liquid smoke, salt, white pepper, and crystallized ginger to the pot. Cover and simmer for 1 hour. Stir frequently. Puree in food processor or blender. Serve with sour cream - one dollop on each serving, and warm crusty bread.
Edited by - arachnia on 22 September 2002 16:34:17
HEY GREAT I see a recipe already..THERE is also Thanksgiving and X-mas as well to look forward to..and since people like to eat as a general rule I am still amazed that SIMON does not have a regular site to post our fav. dishes...queenie
COMF,
I made my pumkin like your "vomiting" jacko-lantern last year, but added bits of candy in the mix as a warning to the kids not to eat too much.
Great idea, Yeru! Consider it stolen. :)
And I'm sure scootergirl is around here somewhere with some more awesome pumpkin recipes
How'd ya guess, Xena! When don't I have a recipe up my sleeve? LOL
Here is a site that has really cool recipes for any halloween bash...stuff like (pics included):
I love seeing all your Halloween pictures! Isn't it fun to be normal?!!?? Someone mentioned rolling the Kingdom hall? I've wanted to wait until Christmas and just go one night and completely DECORATE IT!!!!! Lights, wreaths, Santa and his reindeer!! Wouldn't that be funny????? Maybe add baby Jesus in his manger? hehe!! any takers?
Sharon
Count me in, Sharon! What a hoot that would be!
