I don't eat pumpkin because it tastes fairly good, I eat it because it
has more alpha carotene than any other food and the amount of it in
your body has a lot to do with how long you will live in a way no
other nutrient does, for some reason there is no synthetic alpha
carotene.

On Mon, 8 Apr 2019 12:59:25 -0700 (PDT), wrote:

>I don't eat pumpkin because it tastes fairly good, I eat it because it
>has more alpha carotene than any other food and the amount of it in
>your body has a lot to do with how long you will live in a way no
>other nutrient does, for some reason there is no synthetic alpha
>carotene.


Dude what is this a PSA or something? Or is it that you are a pumpkin
farmer? Pumpkins are good even though they taste like shit because you
can add spices to them and make an awesome pie

--

____/~~~sine qua non~~~\____

On Mon, 08 Apr 2019 15:06:03 -0500,
wrote:

>On Mon, 8 Apr 2019 12:59:25 -0700 (PDT), wrote:
>
>>I don't eat pumpkin because it tastes fairly good, I eat it because it
>>has more alpha carotene than any other food and the amount of it in
>>your body has a lot to do with how long you will live in a way no
>>other nutrient does, for some reason there is no synthetic alpha
>>carotene.
>
>
>Dude what is this a PSA or something? Or is it that you are a pumpkin
>farmer?

That must be it: pumpkin propaganda.

>Pumpkins are good even though they taste like shit because you
>can add spices to them and make an awesome pie

Then they're good the same way tofu's good. Like a blank canvas.

On Monday, April 8, 2019 at 9:59:29 AM UTC-10, wrote:
> I don't eat pumpkin because it tastes fairly good, I eat it because it
> has more alpha carotene than any other food and the amount of it in
> your body has a lot to do with how long you will live in a way no
> other nutrient does, for some reason there is no synthetic alpha
> carotene.

I had some pumpkin pie the other day at a new Japanese bakery that opened up. The counter girl was saying that some people found it too spicy. I didn't find it too spicy. OTOH, I'd recommend that that they cut the ginger in the mix down by 25% and go with that. Cutting it down 50% might be even better but then it would be just another great tasting pumpkin pie - boring. The mouth feel was pretty much what I'm looking for in a pumpkin pie - smooth and creamy. My guess is that they're using evaporated milk and cornstarch in the mix. Most pumpkin pies I have eaten have a granular, watery, texture.. I'm looking for something better than that.

Hopefully, the new bakery will survive. I think they'll have to seriously study the market and demographics of their customers and come up with some new items.

On Tue, 09 Apr 2019 06:14:10 +1000, Bruce >
wrote:

>On Mon, 08 Apr 2019 15:06:03 -0500,
wrote:
>
>>On Mon, 8 Apr 2019 12:59:25 -0700 (PDT), wrote:
>>
>>>I don't eat pumpkin because it tastes fairly good, I eat it because it
>>>has more alpha carotene than any other food and the amount of it in
>>>your body has a lot to do with how long you will live in a way no
>>>other nutrient does, for some reason there is no synthetic alpha
>>>carotene.
>>
>>
>>Dude what is this a PSA or something? Or is it that you are a pumpkin
>>farmer?
>
>That must be it: pumpkin propaganda.
>
>>Pumpkins are good even though they taste like shit because you
>>can add spices to them and make an awesome pie

what is really really stupid is that you can not even get pumpkin
round here right now

I mean sure you can maybe get the can o pumpkin crap, but nothing
fresh
>
>Then they're good the same way tofu's good. Like a blank canvas.

--

____/~~~sine qua non~~~\____

I add cinnamon and clove to the pumpkin.Pumpkin pie spice may work better if I could find any.

On 4/8/2019 3:59 PM, wrote:
> I don't eat pumpkin because it tastes fairly good, I eat it because it
> has more alpha carotene than any other food and the amount of it in
> your body has a lot to do with how long you will live in a way no
> other nutrient does, for some reason there is no synthetic alpha
> carotene.
>

I think I'd rather die young. One piece of pie a yer is enough for me.
Other forms are nasty.

On 2019-04-08 5:10 p.m., wrote:
> I add cinnamon and clove to the pumpkin.Pumpkin pie spice may work
> better if I could find any.
>

Pumpkin spice is just a mixture of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and cloves,
the spices that are usually added to pumpkin recipes.

On Monday, April 8, 2019 at 4:34:52 PM UTC-5, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>
> On 4/8/2019 3:59 PM, wrote:
>
> > I don't eat pumpkin because it tastes fairly good, I eat it because it
> > has more alpha carotene than any other food and the amount of it in
> > your body has a lot to do with how long you will live in a way no
> > other nutrient does, for some reason there is no synthetic alpha
> > carotene.
> >
>
> I think I'd rather die young. One piece of pie a yer is enough for me.
> Other forms are nasty.
>
Pumpkin dip is good when eaten with gingersnap cookies.

On 2019-04-08 5:34 p.m., Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> On 4/8/2019 3:59 PM, wrote:
>> I don't eat pumpkin because it tastes fairly good, I eat it because it
>> has more alpha carotene than any other food and the amount of it in
>> your body has a lot to do with how long you will live in a way no
>> other nutrient does, for some reason there is no synthetic alpha
>> carotene.
>>
>
> I think I'd rather die young.Â* One piece of pie a yer is enough for me.
> Other forms are nasty.


Good. More for us ;-)
Well, I have to admit that one piece once in a while is enough. I like
it, but I tire of it quickly. A nice sour cherry pie, or peach or
rhubarb... those are pies to be eaten up in time to make another while
the fruit is still in season.

On Mon, 8 Apr 2019 17:34:46 -0400, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:

>On 4/8/2019 3:59 PM, wrote:
>> I don't eat pumpkin because it tastes fairly good, I eat it because it
>> has more alpha carotene than any other food and the amount of it in
>> your body has a lot to do with how long you will live in a way no
>> other nutrient does, for some reason there is no synthetic alpha
>> carotene.
>>
>
>I think I'd rather die young. One piece of pie a yer is enough for me.
>Other forms are nasty.

Other forms of pumpkin?

Libby pumpkins are long and tan not round and orange.

On Tue, 09 Apr 2019 06:14:10 +1000, Bruce >
wrote:

>On Mon, 08 Apr 2019 15:06:03 -0500,
wrote:
>
>>On Mon, 8 Apr 2019 12:59:25 -0700 (PDT), wrote:
>>
>>>I don't eat pumpkin because it tastes fairly good, I eat it because it
>>>has more alpha carotene than any other food and the amount of it in
>>>your body has a lot to do with how long you will live in a way no
>>>other nutrient does, for some reason there is no synthetic alpha
>>>carotene.
>>
>>
>>Dude what is this a PSA or something? Or is it that you are a pumpkin
>>farmer?
>
>That must be it: pumpkin propaganda.
>
>>Pumpkins are good even though they taste like shit because you
>>can add spices to them and make an awesome pie

Who cannot like a decent pumpkin soup?

>Then they're good the same way tofu's good. Like a blank canvas.

Try as I might, the only way I really like tofu is cooked in
something like a soup of curry... definitely not fried. I can eat it
fried but I can't say I really enjoy it. Plus, IMO isn't the
healthiest of things to eat regularly, fermented soy products like
tempeh are fine though.

On 4/8/2019 6:00 PM, Bruce wrote:
> On Mon, 8 Apr 2019 17:34:46 -0400, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:
>
>> On 4/8/2019 3:59 PM, wrote:
>>> I don't eat pumpkin because it tastes fairly good, I eat it because it
>>> has more alpha carotene than any other food and the amount of it in
>>> your body has a lot to do with how long you will live in a way no
>>> other nutrient does, for some reason there is no synthetic alpha
>>> carotene.
>>>
>>
>> I think I'd rather die young. One piece of pie a yer is enough for me.
>> Other forms are nasty.
>
> Other forms of pumpkin?
>
Other forms of cooking it.

On Mon, 8 Apr 2019 20:28:34 -0400, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:

>On 4/8/2019 6:00 PM, Bruce wrote:
>> On Mon, 8 Apr 2019 17:34:46 -0400, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:
>>
>>> On 4/8/2019 3:59 PM, wrote:
>>>> I don't eat pumpkin because it tastes fairly good, I eat it because it
>>>> has more alpha carotene than any other food and the amount of it in
>>>> your body has a lot to do with how long you will live in a way no
>>>> other nutrient does, for some reason there is no synthetic alpha
>>>> carotene.
>>>>
>>>
>>> I think I'd rather die young. One piece of pie a yer is enough for me.
>>> Other forms are nasty.
>>
>> Other forms of pumpkin?
>>
>Other forms of cooking it.

I've never heard of someone not liking pumpkin before. I always think
I should do more with it. And then I don't.

On Monday, April 8, 2019 at 7:29:39 PM UTC-5, Bruce wrote:
>
> I've never heard of someone not liking pumpkin before. I always think
> I should do more with it. And then I don't.
>
You should get out more. I do admit to savoring a pumpkin roll, but you can have
all the pumpkin pie your heart desires.

On Monday, April 8, 2019 at 5:55:33 PM UTC-4, Dave Smith wrote:
> On 2019-04-08 5:34 p.m., Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> > On 4/8/2019 3:59 PM, wrote:
> >> I don't eat pumpkin because it tastes fairly good, I eat it because it
> >> has more alpha carotene than any other food and the amount of it in
> >> your body has a lot to do with how long you will live in a way no
> >> other nutrient does, for some reason there is no synthetic alpha
> >> carotene.
> >>
> >
> > I think I'd rather die young.Â* One piece of pie a yer is enough for me.
> > Other forms are nasty.
>
>
> Good. More for us ;-)
> Well, I have to admit that one piece once in a while is enough. I like
> it, but I tire of it quickly. A nice sour cherry pie, or peach or
> rhubarb... those are pies to be eaten up in time to make another while
> the fruit is still in season.

Since the fruit is cooked, there's no reason not to use frozen fruit
for pie.

Cindy Hamilton

On Monday, April 8, 2019 at 8:29:39 PM UTC-4, Bruce wrote:
> On Mon, 8 Apr 2019 20:28:34 -0400, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:
>
> >On 4/8/2019 6:00 PM, Bruce wrote:
> >> On Mon, 8 Apr 2019 17:34:46 -0400, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:
> >>
> >>> On 4/8/2019 3:59 PM, wrote:
> >>>> I don't eat pumpkin because it tastes fairly good, I eat it because it
> >>>> has more alpha carotene than any other food and the amount of it in
> >>>> your body has a lot to do with how long you will live in a way no
> >>>> other nutrient does, for some reason there is no synthetic alpha
> >>>> carotene.
> >>>>
> >>>
> >>> I think I'd rather die young. One piece of pie a yer is enough for me.
> >>> Other forms are nasty.
> >>
> >> Other forms of pumpkin?
> >>
> >Other forms of cooking it.
>
> I've never heard of someone not liking pumpkin before. I always think
> I should do more with it. And then I don't.

My husband hates all forms of squash. Winter squash, summer squash,
it just doesn't matter.

Cindy Hamilton

On Tue, 9 Apr 2019 02:57:35 -0700 (PDT), Cindy Hamilton
> wrote:

>On Monday, April 8, 2019 at 8:29:39 PM UTC-4, Bruce wrote:
>> On Mon, 8 Apr 2019 20:28:34 -0400, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:
>>
>> >On 4/8/2019 6:00 PM, Bruce wrote:
>> >> On Mon, 8 Apr 2019 17:34:46 -0400, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:
>> >>
>> >>> On 4/8/2019 3:59 PM, wrote:
>> >>>> I don't eat pumpkin because it tastes fairly good, I eat it because it
>> >>>> has more alpha carotene than any other food and the amount of it in
>> >>>> your body has a lot to do with how long you will live in a way no
>> >>>> other nutrient does, for some reason there is no synthetic alpha
>> >>>> carotene.
>> >>>>
>> >>>
>> >>> I think I'd rather die young. One piece of pie a yer is enough for me.
>> >>> Other forms are nasty.
>> >>
>> >> Other forms of pumpkin?
>> >>
>> >Other forms of cooking it.
>>
>> I've never heard of someone not liking pumpkin before. I always think
>> I should do more with it. And then I don't.
>
>My husband hates all forms of squash. Winter squash, summer squash,
>it just doesn't matter.

But they're all so neutral in flavour.

On Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 6:12:00 AM UTC-4, Bruce wrote:
> On Tue, 9 Apr 2019 02:57:35 -0700 (PDT), Cindy Hamilton
> > wrote:
>
> >On Monday, April 8, 2019 at 8:29:39 PM UTC-4, Bruce wrote:
> >> On Mon, 8 Apr 2019 20:28:34 -0400, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:
> >>
> >> >On 4/8/2019 6:00 PM, Bruce wrote:
> >> >> On Mon, 8 Apr 2019 17:34:46 -0400, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:
> >> >>
> >> >>> On 4/8/2019 3:59 PM, wrote:
> >> >>>> I don't eat pumpkin because it tastes fairly good, I eat it because it
> >> >>>> has more alpha carotene than any other food and the amount of it in
> >> >>>> your body has a lot to do with how long you will live in a way no
> >> >>>> other nutrient does, for some reason there is no synthetic alpha
> >> >>>> carotene.
> >> >>>>
> >> >>>
> >> >>> I think I'd rather die young. One piece of pie a yer is enough for me.
> >> >>> Other forms are nasty.
> >> >>
> >> >> Other forms of pumpkin?
> >> >>
> >> >Other forms of cooking it.
> >>
> >> I've never heard of someone not liking pumpkin before. I always think
> >> I should do more with it. And then I don't.
> >
> >My husband hates all forms of squash. Winter squash, summer squash,
> >it just doesn't matter.
>
> But they're all so neutral in flavour.

Not to him. He can't even stand the smell of winter squash cooking.

Cindy Hamilton

On Monday, April 8, 2019 at 2:29:39 PM UTC-10, Bruce wrote:
> On Mon, 8 Apr 2019 20:28:34 -0400, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:
>
> >On 4/8/2019 6:00 PM, Bruce wrote:
> >> On Mon, 8 Apr 2019 17:34:46 -0400, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:
> >>
> >>> On 4/8/2019 3:59 PM, wrote:
> >>>> I don't eat pumpkin because it tastes fairly good, I eat it because it
> >>>> has more alpha carotene than any other food and the amount of it in
> >>>> your body has a lot to do with how long you will live in a way no
> >>>> other nutrient does, for some reason there is no synthetic alpha
> >>>> carotene.
> >>>>
> >>>
> >>> I think I'd rather die young. One piece of pie a yer is enough for me.
> >>> Other forms are nasty.
> >>
> >> Other forms of pumpkin?
> >>
> >Other forms of cooking it.
>
> I've never heard of someone not liking pumpkin before. I always think
> I should do more with it. And then I don't.

I doubt most Americans care much for squash. They do like pumpkin pie though because it doesn't taste like squash. It's kind of special and has associations with holidays that apple pie does not. I just love kabocha tempura. It doesn't taste like squash either.

https://s3-media3.fl.yelpcdn.com/bph...DdWV2y2w/o.jpg

On Tue, 9 Apr 2019 03:50:50 -0700 (PDT), dsi1 >
wrote:

>On Monday, April 8, 2019 at 2:29:39 PM UTC-10, Bruce wrote:
>> On Mon, 8 Apr 2019 20:28:34 -0400, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:
>>
>> >On 4/8/2019 6:00 PM, Bruce wrote:
>> >> On Mon, 8 Apr 2019 17:34:46 -0400, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:
>> >>
>> >>> On 4/8/2019 3:59 PM, wrote:
>> >>>> I don't eat pumpkin because it tastes fairly good, I eat it because it
>> >>>> has more alpha carotene than any other food and the amount of it in
>> >>>> your body has a lot to do with how long you will live in a way no
>> >>>> other nutrient does, for some reason there is no synthetic alpha
>> >>>> carotene.
>> >>>>
>> >>>
>> >>> I think I'd rather die young. One piece of pie a yer is enough for me.
>> >>> Other forms are nasty.
>> >>
>> >> Other forms of pumpkin?
>> >>
>> >Other forms of cooking it.
>>
>> I've never heard of someone not liking pumpkin before. I always think
>> I should do more with it. And then I don't.
>
>I doubt most Americans care much for squash. They do like pumpkin pie though because it doesn't taste like squash. It's kind of special and has associations with holidays that apple pie does not. I just love kabocha tempura. It doesn't taste like squash either.
>
>https://s3-media3.fl.yelpcdn.com/bph...DdWV2y2w/o.jpg

It looks good.

Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> My husband hates all forms of squash. Winter squash, summer squash,
> it just doesn't matter.

No offense to him but that does sound a bit odd. So many ways to
prepare it. Perhaps he just hasn't had it fixed in a good way?

Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>
> > But they're all so neutral in flavour.
>
> Not to him. He can't even stand the smell of winter squash cooking.

What smell? Does he have a giant super sensitive schnoze or
something? ;o

On Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 7:03:34 AM UTC-4, Gary wrote:
> Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> > My husband hates all forms of squash. Winter squash, summer squash,
> > it just doesn't matter.
>
> No offense to him but that does sound a bit odd. So many ways to
> prepare it. Perhaps he just hasn't had it fixed in a good way?

If I had a dollar for every time I heard that, I could retire.

If the guy wants to dislike foods, that's his privilege.

Cindy Hamilton

On Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 7:06:34 AM UTC-4, Gary wrote:
> Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> >
> > > But they're all so neutral in flavour.
> >
> > Not to him. He can't even stand the smell of winter squash cooking.
>
> What smell? Does he have a giant super sensitive schnoze or
> something? ;o

You don't find that the smell of a baking acorn squash (for example)
permeates the kitchen and adjacent rooms?

Cindy Hamilton

I've had sweet potato pie that tasted just like pumpkin pie.

On 2019-04-09 5:56 a.m., Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> On Monday, April 8, 2019 at 5:55:33 PM UTC-4, Dave Smith wrote:

>> Well, I have to admit that one piece once in a while is enough. I like
>> it, but I tire of it quickly. A nice sour cherry pie, or peach or
>> rhubarb... those are pies to be eaten up in time to make another while
>> the fruit is still in season.
>
> Since the fruit is cooked, there's no reason not to use frozen fruit
> for pie.

You can use frozen, but fresh is better. I live in a fruit belt and have
easy access to fresh peaches and sour cherries. A cherry or peach pie
from fresh fruit is hard to beat.

On 2019-04-09 8:59 a.m., Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> On Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 7:03:34 AM UTC-4, Gary wrote:
>> Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>>> My husband hates all forms of squash. Winter squash, summer squash,
>>> it just doesn't matter.
>>
>> No offense to him but that does sound a bit odd. So many ways to
>> prepare it. Perhaps he just hasn't had it fixed in a good way?
>
> If I had a dollar for every time I heard that, I could retire.
>
> If the guy wants to dislike foods, that's his privilege.


I disliked squash for years. Then one year we were doing Thanksgiving
dinner for our son when he was in Montreal and his girlfriend told us
that she roasted it and seasoned it with salt,pepper, brown sugar,
ginger and curry powder. I am now a squash fan. I am still not
interested in turnip.

On 4/9/2019 5:57 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:

>
> My husband hates all forms of squash. Winter squash, summer squash,
> it just doesn't matter.
>
> Cindy Hamilton
>

I used to agree, but it is not the squash but the preparation. Most
people boil and mash it and yes, it is nasty. Peel and cut up a
butternut squash and roast it. Slice it about 3/8 to 1/2" thick. Toss
in olive oil, lay it one a sheet and roast, turning over when the bottom
gets browned. It is delicious that way. Works for sweet potatoes too.

Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>
> On Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 7:06:34 AM UTC-4, Gary wrote:
> > Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> > >
> > > > But they're all so neutral in flavour.
> > >
> > > Not to him. He can't even stand the smell of winter squash cooking.
> >
> > What smell? Does he have a giant super sensitive schnoze or
> > something? ;o
>
> You don't find that the smell of a baking acorn squash (for example)
> permeates the kitchen and adjacent rooms?

ummmm... no.
I've never disliked the smell of baked possum either though.

wrote:
>
> I've had sweet potato pie that tasted just like pumpkin pie.

That's what I make all the time. It's all about the spice. Fresh
sweet potatoes are much easier to deal with than fresh pumpkin.
Taste for the pie is all in the spice that you use.

Dave Smith wrote:
>
> On 2019-04-09 8:59 a.m., Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> > On Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 7:03:34 AM UTC-4, Gary wrote:
> >> Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> >>> My husband hates all forms of squash. Winter squash, summer squash,
> >>> it just doesn't matter.
> >>
> >> No offense to him but that does sound a bit odd. So many ways to
> >> prepare it. Perhaps he just hasn't had it fixed in a good way?
> >
> > If I had a dollar for every time I heard that, I could retire.
> >
> > If the guy wants to dislike foods, that's his privilege.
>
> I disliked squash for years. Then one year we were doing Thanksgiving
> dinner for our son when he was in Montreal and his girlfriend told us
> that she roasted it and seasoned it with salt,pepper, brown sugar,
> ginger and curry powder. I am now a squash fan. I am still not
> interested in turnip.

Big difference between summer and winter squash too. Like I said,
hard to believe someone (except for maybe Julie) would hate both
unless they have never had it prepared decently. And someone
crying about the smell of squash cooking? Get outta here.

"Heck, I'd eat a turd if it was prepared properly,"
Bruce would have fun with that ingredient list.

On Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 7:03:34 AM UTC-4, Gary wrote:
> Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> > My husband hates all forms of squash. Winter squash, summer squash,
> > it just doesn't matter.
>
> No offense to him but that does sound a bit odd. So many ways to
> prepare it. Perhaps he just hasn't had it fixed in a good way?

i'm not a fan of squash, but i do like a squash strudel. which i haven't had in decades btw. any other form of squash, i'll eat, just not a fan. however squash made with sour cream is not bad. every summer, i get some 'vegetable marrow' squash, and have it made with sour cream. here's a recipe to get you started:
https://kalynskitchen.com/hungarian-...cream-paprika/

ds, I LOVE acorn squash (baked, eaten with butter, salt and pepper), and the season never
lasts long enough for me.

N.

On Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 9:44:11 AM UTC-4, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> On 4/9/2019 5:57 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>
> >
> > My husband hates all forms of squash. Winter squash, summer squash,
> > it just doesn't matter.
> >
> > Cindy Hamilton
> >
>
> I used to agree, but it is not the squash but the preparation. Most
> people boil and mash it and yes, it is nasty. Peel and cut up a
> butternut squash and roast it. Slice it about 3/8 to 1/2" thick. Toss
> in olive oil, lay it one a sheet and roast, turning over when the bottom
> gets browned. It is delicious that way. Works for sweet potatoes too.

He still hates it. Baked, boiled, deep-fried. No squash. No sweet potato.
No cooked carrots.

Cindy Hamilton

My mom and dad both said when they were kids the only kind of pumpkins they saw here were cushaws which are green striped fat bowling pin shaped.

On Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 4:22:52 AM UTC-10, Nancy2 wrote:
> ds, I LOVE acorn squash (baked, eaten with butter, salt and pepper), and the season never
> lasts long enough for me.
>
> N.

It's good to love something that other people don't see the beauty of - less competition. I'd eat some squash but don't like dealing with preparing it.

On Tue, 09 Apr 2019 17:36:03 +0100, Pamela >
wrote:

>On 11:11 9 Apr 2019, Bruce wrote:
>
>> On Tue, 9 Apr 2019 02:57:35 -0700 (PDT), Cindy Hamilton
>> > wrote:
>>
>>>On Monday, April 8, 2019 at 8:29:39 PM UTC-4, Bruce wrote:
>>>> On Mon, 8 Apr 2019 20:28:34 -0400, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:
>>>>
>>>> >On 4/8/2019 6:00 PM, Bruce wrote:
>>>> >> On Mon, 8 Apr 2019 17:34:46 -0400, Ed Pawlowski >
>>>> >> wrote:
>>>> >>
>>>> >>> On 4/8/2019 3:59 PM, wrote:
>>>> >>>> I don't eat pumpkin because it tastes fairly good, I eat it
>>>> >>>> because it has more alpha carotene than any other food and the
>>>> >>>> amount of it in your body has a lot to do with how long you will
>>>> >>>> live in a way no other nutrient does, for some reason there is no
>>>> >>>> synthetic alpha carotene.
>>>> >>>>
>>>> >>>
>>>> >>> I think I'd rather die young. One piece of pie a yer is enough
>>>> >>> for me. Other forms are nasty.
>>>> >>
>>>> >> Other forms of pumpkin?
>>>> >>
>>>> >Other forms of cooking it.
>>>>
>>>> I've never heard of someone not liking pumpkin before. I always think
>>>> I should do more with it. And then I don't.
>>>
>>>My husband hates all forms of squash. Winter squash, summer squash,
>>>it just doesn't matter.
>>
>> But they're all so neutral in flavour.
>
>Insipid is a better way to describe it.

I've had very nice pumpkin dips.

On Tue, 09 Apr 2019 09:56:43 -0400, Gary > wrote:

>Dave Smith wrote:
>>
>> On 2019-04-09 8:59 a.m., Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>> > On Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 7:03:34 AM UTC-4, Gary wrote:
>> >> Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>> >>> My husband hates all forms of squash. Winter squash, summer squash,
>> >>> it just doesn't matter.
>> >>
>> >> No offense to him but that does sound a bit odd. So many ways to
>> >> prepare it. Perhaps he just hasn't had it fixed in a good way?
>> >
>> > If I had a dollar for every time I heard that, I could retire.
>> >
>> > If the guy wants to dislike foods, that's his privilege.
>>
>> I disliked squash for years. Then one year we were doing Thanksgiving
>> dinner for our son when he was in Montreal and his girlfriend told us
>> that she roasted it and seasoned it with salt,pepper, brown sugar,
>> ginger and curry powder. I am now a squash fan. I am still not
>> interested in turnip.
>
>Big difference between summer and winter squash too. Like I said,
>hard to believe someone (except for maybe Julie) would hate both
>unless they have never had it prepared decently. And someone
>crying about the smell of squash cooking? Get outta here.
>
>"Heck, I'd eat a turd if it was prepared properly,"
>Bruce would have fun with that ingredient list.

Not at all:

Turd