2006-10-31 06:23:14 · 7 answers · asked by t_a_m_i_l 6 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Pumpkins that you use on Halloween are typically carving pumpkins. They are not what one traditionally uses for Pumpkin anything, other than seeds. The problem is that they don't have enough flavour - you want to use a smaller type of pumpkin that's more suited to cooking and flavouring. Speak to someone in your produce department for more information.
2006-10-31 06:28:52 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
There is such a thing as a pie pumpkin that has a lot more useable "meat" for cooking purposes. The regular carving pumpkin hasn't got much edible pulp. I'm sure they do use pesticides, but I'd be shocked if it could get through the thick shell. Super WalMarts and grocery stores usually sell the pie pumpkins this time of year. The shell makes a lovely flower vase after you clean it out and before it rots. The bakery at my local supermarket did that one year after they used them for pies. It was a very good idea.
2006-10-31 06:39:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Depending on where you live, it might be difficult to know when the pumpkin was harvested. As for pesticide, it is usually sprayed on the plant, and as the pumpkin shell is thick, I don1y think you'll have any problem. It will be cooked, anyway.
2006-10-31 06:34:01 · answer #3 · answered by eliana s 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the pumpkin flesh is still fresh, it would be safe. However, it would be a very disappointing bread. You should make pumpkin bread with sugar pumpkins - see your grocer.
2006-10-31 06:37:39 · answer #4 · answered by davidscottwoodruff 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I was told at my farmer's market you are not to do that. The pumpkin isn't fresh and I guess you could get sick from that.
2006-10-31 06:25:10 · answer #5 · answered by melouofs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's safe, but they're pretty watery and don't have much taste.
2006-10-31 12:47:37 · answer #6 · answered by sdc_99 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think so
2006-10-31 06:26:49 · answer #7 · answered by maconheira 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋