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ahsposo
09-23-12, 09:21 AM
CNBC thinks so.

Restaurant demand for pumpkin in menu items has soared 38 percent in two years, according to Technomic, with items like pumpkin seed crepes at Adobo Grill and the Pumpkin Martini at Burton's Grill.

"Pumpkin has a healthful perception," says Technomic Executive VP Darren Tristano. He says the ingredient has gotten so popular it's finally gone mainstream. "It's getting to McDonald's (MCD) in milkshakes, and as a result, it is likely getting to a point of final maturity. We'll look towards sustainability over time."

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/pumpkin-bacon-194458902.html

jdon
09-23-12, 09:46 AM
No, it isn't the new bacon.

I have never met a Jew that didn't sneak a piece of bacon. I can't say that about pumpkin.
BenzFanatic
09-23-12, 09:51 AM
We used to grow pumpkins and gooseberries in my backyard; good contrast of flavor.

MangoPumpkin
09-23-12, 01:11 PM
I love pumpkin flavored foods. In the last few weeks we have tried, pumpkin spice bread, pumpkin spice bagels, pumpkin butter, pumpkin cheesecake cookies, and I made a pumpkin & cream based sauce for pouring over ravolis. So delish!
ahsposo
09-23-12, 04:42 PM
My wife baked a Peach Mango pie for dessert tonight. Maybe I'll suggest a Mango Pumpkin pie if this works...
skijor
09-23-12, 04:45 PM
No, you're thinking of sweet potatoes.
ahsposo
09-23-12, 04:50 PM
Maybe.

Sweet Potato pie is totally Excellent but I don't think it needs Mango. I'll stick with Mango adding to the flavor quotient of Pumpkin. Maybe some peppers, too.
skijor
09-23-12, 04:53 PM
I made pumpkin stew in a Winter Luxury pumpkin a couple years ago...very tasty!
AllenG
09-23-12, 05:40 PM
I pulled a pumpkin pie and chocolate strudle today. Tasty.
MillCreek
09-23-12, 06:28 PM
I love pumpkin flavored foods. In the last few weeks we have tried, pumpkin spice bread, pumpkin spice bagels, pumpkin butter, pumpkin cheesecake cookies, and I made a pumpkin & cream based sauce for pouring over ravolis. So delish!

I would love to see the pumpkin cream pasta sauce recipe!
spry
09-23-12, 08:43 PM
My wife baked a Peach Mango pie for dessert tonight. Maybe I'll suggest a Mango Pumpkin pie if this works...

A piece of Mango Pumpkin pie?
StupidlyBrave
09-23-12, 08:59 PM
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/483141_468639843156619_2128655188_n.jpg
CbadRider
09-23-12, 09:34 PM
Is pumpkin the New Bacon?

You can't put pumpkin on a grilled cheeseburger or meatloaf. So the answer is "no".
Closed Office
09-23-12, 10:55 PM
I'll stick with Mango adding to the flavor quotient of Pumpkin. Maybe some peppers, too.

That's the way I cook. Hot peppers might be really nice in that.

Learned something new. Didn't know that a pumpkin is a fruit, like the avocado. Learned about the avocado part a couple of months ago, and still remember it :)
MangoPumpkin
09-24-12, 07:12 AM
I would love to see the pumpkin cream pasta sauce recipe!

When I get home, I'll post it.

My co-worker brought in two homemade loaves of pumpkin bread with streusel on top. Yum!