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OCTOBER 2014
NO TRICKS ALL TREATS In an attempt to reclaim the pumpkin and its cousins from novelty lamp to culinary centre piece Essential Suffolk spoke to David Grimwood, chef and proprietor of the delightful Froize Inn in Chillesford
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ith Halloween soon upon us the farm shops and supermarkets will be groaning under the weight of bright orange pumpkins destined to be carved and placed outside front doors, signalling – it seems – that residents are open to the visits of the local children in search of sugary treats. Ironically, as the pumpkin briefly becomes one of the UK’s best-selling vegetables – Asda alone sells over 1,000,000 in Halloween week – few actually ever make it to the table and those that do tend to be turned into either pumpkin pie or soup. David Grimwood is not only a big fan of cooking with pumpkins but also grows his own at The Froize. He told us “while the ubiquitous orange pumpkin is a perfectly fine vegetable there are so many more interesting varieties out there. Pumpkins, marrows and squashes make delicious meals and it’s worth your time seeking out something a little bit different at farm shops and food markets. I have suggested some varieties for these recipes but if you can’t find the exact ones don’t worry, feel free to experiment. The most important thing is just to enjoy them” David has shared four of his favourite recipes with us.
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