Comments on: A Henry Halloween

By: La BellaDonna

La BellaDonna — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 22:07:39 +0000

Cornbread? Would cornbread stuffing marry well with this so-American vegetable? Does it long for a little cheese, as well? Hmmmm.

By: Kourtney

Kourtney — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 23:36:01 +0000

I thought the stuffed pumpkin seemed a grand idea. I mentioned it to the husband with some enthusiasm, and his response led me to believe that in his books, a nice pie crust & some whipping cream are the only possible things you could add to pumpkin.

By: Mr. Henry

Mr. Henry — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 01:30:34 +0000

Dear Joanie

Mr. Henry has never read a recipe for whole baked pumpkin. Pretend you are an early settler in the American frontier, or better yet a native American (after all, their nutritional achievements far outstripped those of the English), and just bake the thing with whatever seems to enhance its natural aromas. Even one baked empty turns out just dandy.

For a rich accompaniment, try Cabot’s sour cream. It’s divinely rich and seems to marry with almost anything. Mr. Henry likes it in the morning on raisin pecan bread or even on a banana.

By: joanie

joanie — Sun, 29 Oct 2006 22:05:55 +0000

I would actually *really* like to try this – any ideas on where I could find a more specific recipe? I’ve found my attempts at creating things otherwise can easily run afoul….

By: Motormouth

Motormouth — Thu, 26 Oct 2006 15:00:32 +0000

As one cannot live in autumnal New England without being bombarded by the presence of pumpkins at every turn, I appreciate this new pumpkin recipe. I’ve been peeling it and cutting it into chunks and using it to line the bottom of roasting pans. We also had pumpkin topped with homemade chili the other day. Mmmmm….