https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 24 Oct 2026 21:18:09 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-explain-to-me-the-pumpkin-as-a-dessert-thing/page/2#post-411323 Fri, 23 Nov 2012 09:02:06 +0000 Sugar.Biscuit 411323@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@boiledpnut: go for its sooo yummy. I think tis weekend I'm going to find a way to make this gluten free so I can still enjoy it once in a while. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-explain-to-me-the-pumpkin-as-a-dessert-thing/page/2#post-411302 Fri, 23 Nov 2012 07:15:59 +0000 Ash 411302@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: I"m with ya! I don't get all the pumpkin hype. Yucky </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-explain-to-me-the-pumpkin-as-a-dessert-thing/page/2#post-411299 Fri, 23 Nov 2012 07:04:44 +0000 boiledpnut 411299@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Sugar.Biscuit: I think I'm going to have to steal this. I've been looking for a good pumpkin bread recipe. ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-explain-to-me-the-pumpkin-as-a-dessert-thing/page/2#post-411066 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 20:08:25 +0000 Sugar.Biscuit 411066@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MRS SQUIRRELD<br /> I have the best recipe for pumpkin bread!<br /> 3 1/2 C. sifted flour<br /> 2 tsp. baking soda<br /> 1 C. oil<br /> 1 1/2 tsp salt<br /> 2/3 C water<br /> 1 tsp cinnamon<br /> 2 C pumpkin (I use canned pumpkin puree)<br /> 1 tsp. nutmeg<br /> 4 eggs<br /> 1 1/2 C brown sugar<br /> 1 1/2 c white sugar</p> <p>Sift dry ingredients, including sugar. In a mixing bowl, make a "well" Add remaining ingredients. Mix together until smooth. Portion into 3 bread pans. Bake at 350 for 1 hour or until done. Maybe stored or frozen. Nuts may be added.<br /> NOTE: baking in tin cans makes attractive loaves. </p> <p>I don't often share my bread recipes but for you I will. This is a must have during the holiday season. I can no longer enjoy it due to my wheat allergy so I hope that you can for me :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-explain-to-me-the-pumpkin-as-a-dessert-thing/page/2#post-411044 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 19:27:39 +0000 glimmersnaps 411044@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just read this and thought of this thread...<br /> <a href="http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/11/19/165508669/why-americans-go-crazy-for-pumpkin-and-pumpkin-flavored-stuff" rel="nofollow">http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/11/19/165508669/why-americans-go-crazy-for-pumpkin-and-pumpkin-flavored-stuff</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-explain-to-me-the-pumpkin-as-a-dessert-thing/page/2#post-410976 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 17:04:43 +0000 mediagirl 410976@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I may be in the minority but I think it's gross. I just don't like the flavor of pumpkin. I have never understood pumpkin pie. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-explain-to-me-the-pumpkin-as-a-dessert-thing#post-410900 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 15:09:38 +0000 Pink Champagne 410900@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The only thing I don't understand are those gross pumpkin spice lattes from Starbucks-that syrup they use.... Blecccccchhh!!!<br /> Otherwise, pumpkin in baking= delicious. If you use an actual pumpkin, you need to use the small sugar pumpkins- the big ones, like we carve for Halloween, aren't good for baking. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-explain-to-me-the-pumpkin-as-a-dessert-thing#post-410847 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 14:02:13 +0000 heffalump 410847@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My BIL is Australian. I also just learned that you guys don't eat mustard on pretzels. So weird to me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-explain-to-me-the-pumpkin-as-a-dessert-thing#post-410801 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 13:04:36 +0000 matador84 410801@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>pumpkin pancakes! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-explain-to-me-the-pumpkin-as-a-dessert-thing#post-410778 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 12:21:15 +0000 .twist. 410778@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think I've ever had pumpkin in a savoury way!!!! </p> <p>I've only ever had it as a sweet thing and I LOVE pumpkin pie (which is saying a lot because I don't actually like most types of pies). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-explain-to-me-the-pumpkin-as-a-dessert-thing#post-410774 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 12:18:56 +0000 Mrs. Pen 410774@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs squirreld: that's so funny! I am cooking my pumpkin in the oven (I prefer to bake rather than boil) right now to make my pumpkin pie! It's super duper good!</p> <p>I have had pumpkin as savory though too; however the other pps are right that in America pumpkin is viewed more as a dessert-related item. It's in lattes, scones, bread, cookies, pies etc but hardly ever as a stand-alone vegetable.</p> <p>Whereas other veggies that are use in sweets, like zucchini and carrots, are commonly eaten both ways. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-explain-to-me-the-pumpkin-as-a-dessert-thing#post-410766 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 12:14:29 +0000 SleepyMonkey 410766@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i look forward to thanksgiving all year because of pumpkin pie. i can eat half a pie in one sitting. i make pumpkin bread all the time too, it smells so good while baking and tastes better the next day! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-explain-to-me-the-pumpkin-as-a-dessert-thing#post-410555 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 07:56:26 +0000 MediaNaranja 410555@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs squirreld: Try this recipe, I used it for my Thanksgiving pumpkin pie this year, and it looks (and smells) divine!</p> <p><a href="http://www.npr.org/2012/11/13/165057852/giving-thanks-for-can-free-cooking" rel="nofollow">http://www.npr.org/2012/11/13/165057852/giving-thanks-for-can-free-cooking</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-explain-to-me-the-pumpkin-as-a-dessert-thing#post-410554 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 07:52:34 +0000 MamaMoose 410554@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I personally really dislike pumpkin pie. But love many many other pumpkin treats. Pumpkin scones, pumpkin cheesecake, and my mom makes these delicious pumpkin brownies with a coconut icing. Mmmmmmmm. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-explain-to-me-the-pumpkin-as-a-dessert-thing#post-410511 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 05:43:23 +0000 sera_87 410511@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>pumpkin is gross.</p> <p>you know what's a funny word to read after reading it fifty times in a row? </p> <p>PUMPKIN. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-explain-to-me-the-pumpkin-as-a-dessert-thing#post-410507 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 05:36:38 +0000 sorrycharlie 410507@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't like pumpkin flavored things! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-explain-to-me-the-pumpkin-as-a-dessert-thing#post-410480 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 04:18:20 +0000 PinkElephant 410480@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs squirreld:<br /> @squid:</p> <p>Hey, you girls leave me out of the beet root debate - I like the stuff! :) :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-explain-to-me-the-pumpkin-as-a-dessert-thing#post-410479 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 04:11:35 +0000 Mrs squirreld 410479@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@PinkElephant: hahaha beetroot is sooo good in a burger!!! Especially if there is cheese in there too!! Try it!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-explain-to-me-the-pumpkin-as-a-dessert-thing#post-410447 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 03:05:27 +0000 PinkElephant 410447@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>And pumpkin bread/pumpkin muffins! If you're ok with pumpkin scones, that might be a good segway into the wonderful world of pumpkin desserts.</p> <p>@Mrs Squirreld: also make note that if the recipe calls for canned pumpkin pie filling, that usually contains nutmeg, cinnamon, etc., in addition to a sweetener, so you'll need to add those to a pumpkin you're steaming yourself as well. Happy baking! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-explain-to-me-the-pumpkin-as-a-dessert-thing#post-410427 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 02:14:01 +0000 squid 410427@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs squirreld: If you can explain to me why your hamburgers have beetroot I'll explain why we have so many sweet pumpkin dishes! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-explain-to-me-the-pumpkin-as-a-dessert-thing#post-410296 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 23:05:23 +0000 tororojo 410296@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@boiledpnut: Oh wow, that's amazing--theirs is so light and fluffy and perfect, I just love it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-explain-to-me-the-pumpkin-as-a-dessert-thing#post-410293 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 23:01:16 +0000 autumnlove 410293@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Pumpkin pie is amazing! :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-explain-to-me-the-pumpkin-as-a-dessert-thing#post-410287 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 22:57:24 +0000 Mrs squirreld 410287@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@boiledpnut: Thanks! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-explain-to-me-the-pumpkin-as-a-dessert-thing#post-410285 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 22:56:34 +0000 Mrs squirreld 410285@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>hmmm ok thanks everyone...I have never heard of any of those pumpkin... but it looks like the smaller darker flesh ones are best... I'll have to report back after I've made it!! :-)<br /> @highwire: We call butternut squash..butternut pumpkin... so there you go... there are so many different types of pumpkin here. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-explain-to-me-the-pumpkin-as-a-dessert-thing#post-410278 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 22:54:17 +0000 boiledpnut 410278@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@tororojo: That's what I made tonight-a copycat recipe of the Cheesecake Factory's pumpkin cheesecake. They do have the absolute best. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-explain-to-me-the-pumpkin-as-a-dessert-thing#post-410268 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 22:49:46 +0000 mrbee 410268@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Pumpkin pie is amazing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-explain-to-me-the-pumpkin-as-a-dessert-thing#post-410264 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 22:48:46 +0000 twodoghouse 410264@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Arden: Of all the pumpkin items, I'd probably be most inclined to like the ice cream! I've never had an ice cream I didn't like :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-explain-to-me-the-pumpkin-as-a-dessert-thing#post-410258 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 22:47:05 +0000 tororojo 410258@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I must say, I think pumpkin cheesecake is the best of all pumpkin things! Had a slice at Cheesecake Factory today and it was absolutely heavenly...drooling on keyboard now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-explain-to-me-the-pumpkin-as-a-dessert-thing#post-410251 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 22:43:55 +0000 Arden 410251@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@twodoghouse: I have pumpkin ice cream in the freezer. It's fantastic! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/please-explain-to-me-the-pumpkin-as-a-dessert-thing#post-410249 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 22:43:28 +0000 boiledpnut 410249@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p><a href="http://allrecipes.com/howto/baking-with-fresh-pumpkin/" rel="nofollow">http://allrecipes.com/howto/baking-with-fresh-pumpkin/</a> </p>