🎃 What’s in Season: Pumpkin 🎃

Pumpkins are the shining stars of autumn, known for their versatility, nutrition, and festive charm. Packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals, pumpkins aren’t just for carving - they’re incredible ingredients for a variety of dishes. Let’s explore three pumpkins Green experimented with, from kitchen successes to Halloween fun!

🧡 Butternut Squash

Why We Love It: A chubby, pale-yellow classic with sweet orange flesh.

Green’s tip: Cutting into a butternut squash feels like a workout - so chop it into chunks first and peel each section flat-side down!

Her favorite recipe? Creamy Butternut Squash Soup:

• Roast chunks of squash until tender.
• Blend with ginger for a spicy kick, butter for richness, and milk for creaminess.
• Season with sea salt and black pepper.

It’s a cozy, simple dish that’s always a hit during winter! Perfect for warming up on chilly evenings.

💚 Kabocha Squash

Why We Love It: Dense, nutty, and doesn’t need peeling - bonus!

Olive inspired Green to try her mom’s recipe: Stir-Fried Kabocha Squash with Salted Egg.

• Slice squash (it’s tough but worth it!).
• Fry in butter until golden and soft, then set aside.
• Stir-fry salted egg yolks until bubbly, add the whites, garlic, spring onions, sugar, and optional chilies for spice.
• Toss the squash back in, coat evenly, and enjoy the heavenly aroma and taste.

A unique, savory dish with bold flavors that left us wanting more!

🎨 Halloween Pumpkins

Why We Love It: The iconic orange gourds of spooky season!

Pumpkin carving is a fall tradition, and this year, we joined a local brewery’s “Pumpkin Carving & A Pint” event. It was a creative (and messy!) adventure—made even better by sipping beer while someone else cleaned up afterward. 😉

• Green went classic with a spooky face featuring jagged teeth.
• Olive got creative, carving “Boo” with heart-shaped eyes and a goofy grin.

By Halloween night, their masterpieces lit up beautifully with candles, adding a festive glow to the season.

🌟 Pumpkins: Tasty and Fun

Each type of pumpkin brought something special:

• Butternut Squash: Comfort food at its finest.
• Kabocha Squash: A bold, savory delight.
• Halloween Pumpkins: Crafty memories and spooky vibes.

From the kitchen to the carving table, pumpkins are perfect for creating heartwarming dishes and unforgettable moments.

What’s your favorite pumpkin dish or carving memory? Share with us in the comments!