Monday, 3 October 2022

Pumpkin Time Comes Around Again, with a special tribute to Queen Elizabeth

A farmer from Eye, Suffolk recently gave an early warning that pumpkins won't be as big as usual this Halloween, due to the hot weather and lack of rainfall.

Pumpkins stop growing in temperatures over 28 degrees, so this year's hot UK summer means they haven't had as much time to grow, resulting in smaller fruit.

Freddy Vaudrey said "Sadly we're not gonna have some of the huge, gigantic pumpkins that we had over previous years."
Story from here



However there is a pumpkin farm in Hampshire, Southern England, UK  that has created a huge Paddington Bear mural tribute to the Queen. It is made out of 10,000 pumpkins and squash. Isn't it wonderful, read the full story here



grandson with a lovely pumpkin, photo taken in 2014 ... wonderful memories
it will soon be time for the 2022 pumpkin
we'll just have to see how big the pumpkins are

~ and if you may be looking for a pumpkin recipe, how about this one ~

Provencal Pumpkin Tian
lovely Autumn / Fall food


Perfect for this time of year. A creamy starter, or side dish.
It works really well with roast meats and chicken.
see more details/recipe here

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All the best Jan
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36 comments:

  1. Elephant's Child3 October 2022 at 22:07

    Lovely.
    My father didn't like pumpkin (he said it was animal food). It was never served at home but I love it.

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  2. Ananka3 October 2022 at 22:29

    I love pumpkins and make a nice vegan pumpkin soup! That is a lovely tribute <3

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  3. Salty Pumpkin Studio3 October 2022 at 22:40

    Oh Jan, that recipe looks wonderful!

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  4. peppylady (Dora)3 October 2022 at 22:50

    Nothing wrong things made with pumpkins
    Coffee is on and stay safe

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  5. Inger3 October 2022 at 23:09

    That Bear is a national treasure, isn't he?

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  6. HappyK3 October 2022 at 23:16

    The pumpkin tribute is great.

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  7. Christine3 October 2022 at 23:22

    Amazing tribute and the pumpkin tian looks so good.

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  8. William Kendall3 October 2022 at 23:31

    That mural is a show stopper.

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  9. DeniseinVA3 October 2022 at 23:35

    A delightful post Jan and a sweet photo of your grandson. Thank you also for that delicious recipe.

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  10. Rose4 October 2022 at 00:26

    That was sure creative! Roger would probably like anything with pumpkin....

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  11. Rose4 October 2022 at 00:27

    I forgot to say your grandson is so cute!

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  12. Lorrie4 October 2022 at 00:31

    What a lovely tribute. I have a huge fat pumpkin sitting here that I must do something with.

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  13. Jeanie4 October 2022 at 00:41

    That Paddington mural is cute. I haven't heard much about pumpkins here -- I'll have to ask around. We haven't had a lot of rain, either. Your little guy is just adorable.

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  14. My name is Erika.4 October 2022 at 01:14

    Small pumpkins are still a great sign of fall. That is an adorable photo of your grandson even if it is a few years old.And I do like that tribute to the Queen very much. Happy new week!

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  15. J.P. Alexander4 October 2022 at 02:49

    Uy que linda imagen. Gracias por la receta. Te mando un beso.

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  16. Tom4 October 2022 at 03:07

    ...pumpkin is a special fall flavor.

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  17. Angie's Recipes4 October 2022 at 04:16

    I love pumpkins and just had some soup yesterday. Gotta make more!

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  18. Bleubeard and Elizabeth4 October 2022 at 05:18

    I may have to try that pumpkin recipe. I love anything pumpkin. What a great tribute to the Queen. I'll carry MY sandwich in my purse like she did, too!

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  19. Margaret D4 October 2022 at 06:05

    Lovely photo of your grandson with the pumpkin...:)

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  20. José Antonio Sánchez Rumí4 October 2022 at 07:22

    I like the pumpkin regular, but in this area it has happened the same, the hot summer that has marked a record of temperatures has ruined the crops.
    Best regards.

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  21. Giorgio4 October 2022 at 10:23

    What a beautiful tribute to the Queen!
    Pumkins are not so big as they should, because of the unusual warm weather and water shortage.

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  22. eileeninmd4 October 2022 at 13:01

    Hello,
    Love the Paddington pumpkin tribute. You grandson is cute, happy with his pumpkin.
    Thanks for the recipe. Take care, enjoy your day!

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  23. Sally4 October 2022 at 16:12

    Look at all the pumpkins in the photo to honor our/your queen! Beautiful. I've always been in awe of Queen Elizabeth. What a duty she had all those years, and without a doubt missing her beloved husband.

    That recipe looks divine however that is not one of my favorite foods. That's really saying something since I'm teased because I love liver and onions over grits! :)

    xoxo

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  24. Sally4 October 2022 at 16:13

    Lost my comment! :(

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  25. Jenn Jilks4 October 2022 at 17:01

    I love Paddington!

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  26. Debbie4 October 2022 at 18:10

    oooooh that pumpkin tribute is awesome!! and what a cutie your grandson is, that smile is precious!!

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  27. Miradas desde mi lente4 October 2022 at 19:05

    En mi tierra se quedarían enanas, hemos estado bastante tiempo, con temperaturas superiores a los 40º.

    Buenas Noches.

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  28. Luiz Gomes4 October 2022 at 20:42

    Boa tarde. Confesso que eu gosto mais de abóboras do que abobrinhas. Obrigado pela dica maravilhosa.

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  29. dellgirl4 October 2022 at 21:37

    This is a nice post Jan. I love the photo of your grandson holding the pumpkin. Thank you for sharing this and also for the delicious sounding recipe.

    Wishing you all the best, dear friend! Have a wonderful week!

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  30. Divers and Sundry5 October 2022 at 16:01

    The perfect tribute!

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  31. Barwitzki5 October 2022 at 19:56

    Nice homage... and I immediately watched the film again.
    Today I bought a pumpkin from the store - and I found them quite small - thanks for your explanation.
    I cooked a pumpkin soup - delicious - I like it very much.
    Thank you for your beautiful photo of your grandson... wonderful.
    p.s. I'll look at your recipes with pumpkin again when I get a chance. hug

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  32. Martha6 October 2022 at 11:13

    That Paddington Bear mural tribute is incredible! And the recipe is really nice. Thank you.

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  33. It's me6 October 2022 at 23:19

    I am making pumpkin soup this weekend…my favorite love it 🍀🍀🍀

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  34. Hilly Nicolay7 October 2022 at 07:29

    Pumpkins, I love them so much!

    All the best,
    Hilly

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  35. Phil Slade8 October 2022 at 07:57

    The pumpkins up here seem to be the same size as ever - huge. We didn't have the same summer up here, just a week or so.

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  36. baili8 October 2022 at 12:27

    this is sad that changing climate is effecting the pumpkin growth negatively
    your grandson is adorable :)
    more blessings to you and loved ones!

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