The Poultry Keeper

Knobby · Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2005 7:48 pm Post subject:

Oh, i wouldnt know anything about that then !!!! Confused

George · Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 5661 Location: London

So then, what date do you need to get some eggs in the incubator to get lovely fluffy chicks on Easter Sunday ?

Rolling Eyes

NannyP · Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2005 7:56 pm Post subject:

EASTER..................EASTER. George, I'll have to come over and sort you out if you don't shut the **** up Rolling Eyes

George · Joined: 14 Apr 2005 Posts: 5661 Location: London

But,

But,

But,

You said we'd get banned if we discussed an event happening in December,

You made no mention of talking about other holidays

Wink

NannyP · Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2005 8:02 pm Post subject:

You're right, I did, I am sorry mylove

Aussie Chick · Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2005 9:11 pm Post subject:

I add Pumpkin seeds to our muesli, its great!! Debcat I think you know what I mean. Knobby you may not.

debcat · Posted: Thu Sep 29, 2005 9:44 pm Post subject:

fluffly_fifer · Joined: 02 Oct 2005 Posts: 411 Location: Fife, Scotland

I use dried pumpkin seeds in equal measure with sunflower seeds to make a snack. Dry roast the seeds in a pan then either add a dash of tabasco sauce or chili powder & soy sauce.
My mum makes pumpkin jam with the inside (more like curd).
Seem to recall getting a pumpkin scoop for clearing pumpkin with a small carving implement from one of the supermarkets near Halloween time.

mojo · Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2005 9:24 pm Post subject: hi

fifer...can you ask your mum for the recipe please and post it here........thanks.......mojo Laughing

fluffly_fifer · Joined: 02 Oct 2005 Posts: 411 Location: Fife, Scotland

Sorry Mojo only just seen your post. Will email mum & post recipe. Wink

fluffly_fifer · Joined: 02 Oct 2005 Posts: 411 Location: Fife, Scotland

Pumpkin Jam (very like lemon curd)

4 lbs pumpkin
cold water
1/2lb butter
4 lbs granulated sugar
juice and rind of 4 lemons.

Method:
Remove centre seeds and cut away the peel Chop the flesh and cover with cold water in a large pan. Bring to the boil and simmer until tender about 11minutes. Strain and puree. Return puree to pan and add butter, sugar, finely grated lemon rind and lemon juice. Stir over low heat until sugar has dissolved then bring to the boil and simmer for about 5 minutes. Cool and check for setting. Pour into warm, clean jars and seal.

Aussie Chick · Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2005 10:04 pm Post subject:

Do you think it matters which type of Pumpkin you use?

jaydee67 · Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2005 10:10 pm Post subject:

Any chance you could copy the recipe to the recipes section so I can find it when I get home?

fluffly_fifer · Joined: 02 Oct 2005 Posts: 411 Location: Fife, Scotland

Mum just uses whatever pumpkin she can pick up from the local supermarket as she's not growing them.
Will copy recipe over to recipe section. Wink

mojo · Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2005 3:32 pm Post subject: hi

just to let you know made a pumpkin lantern over the weekend turned out ok much admired also the flesh made soup which disappeared very quick and the chooks went crazy for seeds so all in all a great success will grow them again........mojo Laughing