Comments | elessa: would you believe...

elessa

would you believe...

Oct 02, 2009 20:58

...there is a shortage of canned pumpkin pie filling? i wanted to buy some pumpkin gunk today in order to start baking pumpkiny flavoured stuff now that it is autumn. mmmm... muffins, pancakes, bread, pie ( Read more... )

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mywildchild October 3 2009, 04:13:04 UTC

How about buying a pumpkin? You could head out to one of the local farms and pick up a few for not a lot of $$, and then self process... thereby supporting a local business, decreasing your environmental footprint, and having a good time all in one autumnal festival of yumity goodness!

elessa October 3 2009, 04:19:54 UTC

you have a food mill for the squishifying, 'cause i certainly don't.

i have made pumpkin gunk from scratch before. man, what a mess!

however, i think having the seed for roasting almost balances that out.

wyngdlyon October 3 2009, 06:32:02 UTC

If you have a blender it works just as well. That's how I puree mine when I cook them.

kiltcheck October 4 2009, 19:40:02 UTC

Blender will work, but you'll need to do it in batches.

Also, a potato ricer can come in handy if you've got one to do it manually.

wyngdlyon October 3 2009, 06:34:03 UTC

I could send you some of what I have in the freezer from my last batch,as long as it doesn't cost an arm and a leg to send it. =)

elessa October 6 2009, 00:31:38 UTC

no worries. i am sure i will find some up here in one of the many other markets. i was just surprised that two of the largest chain groceries didn't have any in stock.

i am talking safeway (von's) and fred meyer (ralph's).

kiltcheck October 4 2009, 03:03:32 UTC

Me2. I've been craving lots of pumpkin stuff and gonna make some too.

I've dug up a recipe of mine (original) and here's the post, too good not to share:

Pumpkin, Goat Cheese and Chestnut Ravioli in Saffron Cream Sauce

parlor_games October 5 2009, 00:12:10 UTC

so i suppose this is seeming like a good investment now, eh?

http://www.amazon.com/2009-2014-Outlook-Canned-Pumpkin-Squash/dp/B0024R3P22/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1254701328&sr=8-6

In all seriousness, paypal me the $29, and I will have this at your house by Wed. Shipping is free for me.....

http://www.amazon.com/Farmers-Market-Foods-Organic-15-Ounce/dp/B000HDI5O8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=grocery&qid=1254701323&sr=8-1

elessa October 6 2009, 00:45:17 UTC

that book would definitely be an excellent purchase 'cause i went to the publisher's site where they are selling the worldwide demand version for $795! ;p

the version which addresses the demand for pumpkin in greater china is $495.

i should have known there would be reports like this available. so, it isn't a fluke. there really is a shortage. damn.

as for the organic pumpkin, i have an order for books sitting in my shopping cart anyway which will qualify for free shipping. i may as well add the pumpkin to it! thanks for the link. mucho appreciated!