Pumpkins are not only Jack-O-Lanterns

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Pumpkins represents the Autumn Season

One sure sign of Autumn is seeing all of the Pumpkin Patches and the huge containers of pumpkins at the stores.

But really, I believe pumpkins do mean something. They represent that Halloween is approaching. And that means it is time for Trick-Treating, Halloween parties and the aromas of fresh baked pumpkin bread and pies fill just about every household.

This lens is going to be about different ways to utilize your halloween pumpkins and all of the things you can do with them. So I would without a doubt say: Pumpkins do represent more than just Autumn..

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Some Health Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds

-Pumpkin seeds-promote overall prostate health and alleviate the difficult urination associated with an enlarged prostate.

-Some studies show that pumpkin seed extracts improved bladder function in animals.

-Pumpkin seeds contain L-tryptophan, a compound naturally effective against depression. They are also high in zinc which is a natural protector against osteoporosis and they contain phytosterols, compounds that that have been shown to reduce levels of LDL cholesterol.

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It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (Peanuts)

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How Many Seeds in a Pumpkin?

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Ideas for Pumpkin Decorations

At one of my jobs, every year we would have contest for who decorated the best pumpkin. And every year, I would decorate my pumpkin in the same costume that I was wearing. If I was a clown, I made a clown face on my pumpkin. BUT I would not cut up my pumpkins, I would paint on them. So actually the pumpkin was utilized because it served its purpose in the contest and for decorations, but also for cooking pumpkin for breads, muffins and pies!

It really was a family event, because after Halloween, we would all sit at the kitchen table and we would clean out our pumpkins. We saved the Seeds for yummy treats! What you do is wash the seeds in warm water and spread them out to dry. Spray a pan with cooking oil and lay the seeds out in a thin layer on the pan. Salt, and season them with what ever seasonings you like. Bake at 250 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

I would cook and freeze the rest of the pumpkin.
This is a great link for the directions: Pumpkin Cooking

Did we ever accidently throw the goo stuff from inside the pumpkin at each other? Ummm...well, I know there was a lot of accidental flicking of the goo, but of course it was all done accidentally and with love so I will let you decide smiles!

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Pumpkins~are you feeling Autumn yet?

Pumpkin Bread

Yummy!

Pumpkin Bread

1 3/4 cup pumpkin puree (follow directions above)
4 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup water
2 1/2 cups of Brown Sugar
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

DIRECTIONS

In a large bowl, mix together wet ingredients: pumpkin puree, eggs, oil, water and brown sugar until well blended. Whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and ginger. Slowly add the dry ingredients into the pumpkin mixture until just blended. Try not to over mix because that will make the bread tuff. Pour into 3-lightly greased loaf pans. Bake for about 55 minutes on 350 degrees.

Loaves are done when toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

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The Magickal Properties of Pumpkins

Pumpkins are use for: fertility & contacting the Spirit World. Since most pumpkins are large, they also represent abundance or being plentiful.

It is said that by lighting a Jack-O-Lanterns~it brings the household good luck.

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Happy Halloween!!

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Halloween Recipes & Crafts

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New Kids' Halloween (favorite All time recipes)

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Howlin' Good Halloween Recipes Favorite Brand Name Recipes (Volume 7, Number 18, October 2002)

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Pumpkin Cookies (yummy!)

Everyone has to make these goodies at least once!

Pumpkin Cookies

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 3/4 cup flour
1 cup pumpkin
1 cup All-Bran cereal (crushed)
1/2 cup nuts
1/2 cup raisins
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Mix together: shortening, sugar, and egg. Stir in remaining ingredients until well blended. Drop onto lightly greased cookie sheet; bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes.

Pumpkins are not only Jack-O-Lanterns

Pumpkins represents the Autumn Season

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Some Health Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds

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What can you do with pumpkins after Halloween?

Halloween Cookbooks

Pumpkin Cookies (yummy!)

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