This week has all been about pumpkins, a Giant Pumpkins from Class One in Skipton was carefully delivered to The Bull at Broughton for the photo below and then an interview for the next FreshExtra podcast with Michelin Star Chef Nigel Haworth from Northcote.  Pumpkin is one of Nigel’s favourite autumn ingredients and we discussed everything from soup to pairing pumpkin with turkey!  Nigel also recommends Pumpkin & Partridge, Pumpkin & Venison, roast pumpkin, caramelised pumpkin or even with fish infused with herbs and for Pumpkin Soup maybe something to spice up the flavour like Pumpkin & Ginger soup.

Pumpkin will feature on menu’s up and down the country and on a few dinner tables in the home over the coming weeks, a fantastic seasonal veg, can anyone guess the weight of the giant pumpkin in the picture, just for fun…

Sunday the 31st is Halloween or all hallows eve and The Lister Arms in Malham will be repeating the successful Pumpkin Festival again on Sunday afternoon, Pumpkin Carving competition, bring along your contributions to be judged and win some great prizes, different categories for children, adults, chefs & local businesses.