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Banana Flowers
Exotic banana flowers are the red-orange to deep purple, pointed, compact heads at the tip end of a forming bunch of bananas. Each bud has large outer petals that protect groups of small white flowers
Green Shishito Chile Peppers
Japanese peppers are mildly spicy and most often prepared cooked. Saute peppers in olive oil, over high heat, until they just begin to blister- serve hot, sprinkled with sea salt.
Seasons/Availability
Pam pumpkins are available in the fall.
Description/Taste
The smooth-skinned Pam pumpkin produces a heavy stem with a moderately hard rind encasing an edible orange flesh. The flavor is extremely sweet with a tender, string-less pulp.
Nutritional Value
All pumpkins provide a source of vitamin C, potassium and beta carotene.
Applications
The Pam pumpkin is the ideal size and flavor for making a single pumpkin pie. Cut and clean multiple pumpkins and use as soup “bowls”. While a bit small to carve for Halloween, the petite size works well for decorating with markers and embellishments. To store, keep pumpkins in a cool dry area up to one month, or refrigerate for up to 3 months.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Pam Pumpkins. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Noob Cook |
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Pumpkin Soup in Pumpkin Bowl |
| Naturally Ella |
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Curried Pumpkin and Coconut Soup |
