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Default Pumpkin isn't...pumpkin!

On Tue, 27 Sep 2016 15:35:20 -0700, Taxed and Spent
> wrote:

> On 9/27/2016 3:19 PM, sf wrote:
> > On Tue, 27 Sep 2016 14:20:18 -0500, Sqwertz >
> > wrote:
> >
> >> On Tue, 27 Sep 2016 14:40:49 -0400, jmcquown wrote:
> >>
> >>> How many times must we have this discussion?
> >>
> >> Every fall.
> >>
> >>> The Libby's canned pumpkin I have says "100% pumpkin". So does the
> >>> Publix brand.
> >>
> >> By pumpkin they mean Dickenson squash,

> >
> > Here's an article that backs you up
> > http://www.epicurious.com/ingredient...umpkin-article
> > This is what a Dickenson looks like... it's close enough for me
> > http://www.rareseeds.com/assets/1/14...umpkin-Web.jpg
> >

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> They make a better product, and people think they are getting scammed.


I've made pumpkin pie from Halloween pumpkins, sugar pumpkins and what
comes in a can. When I drained the pumpkin enough and used the right
mix of spices - they were exactly alike. Frankly, it's easier to use
what comes in the can.

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