Posted by Erin Shaw Street, October 31, 2008 in Southern Blogging Mamas
It's Halloween!
If you're like me, you still have plenty of stuff to do before little ghosts and witches arrive at your doorstep tonight:
- stocking up on candy so you're not scrambling through your pantry to find something, anything to give out;
- finding batteries for your child's flashlight;
- trying to put together a costume for yourself to go to a friend's party.
Before you know it the night will be over. More than likely you will have a pumpkin or two around the house and not quite sure what to do with it. Here are some ideas on how to make the most out of your pumpkin after Halloween:
- Compost it: Pumpkins are a rich in zinc, iron and phosphorus, and make a great addition to your compost pile. Here are some tips on how to compost your pumpkin.
- Cook with it: Try this Southern Living recipe for pumpkin risotto with shrimp, a perfect dish for a chilly fall night. Another option is to use your pumpkin as both food and decoration; try this stuffed pumpkin with cranberry-raisin bread pudding.
- My all-time favorite ... Make roasted pumpkin seeds! Pumpkin seeds are a nutritious snack. Bring them to work or send them with your kids for lunch and Halloween will keep going for days. This video provides step-by-step instructions:
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