Pumpkins – they’re everywhere, in all shapes, colors and sizes. So for this week’s Food Porn Friday we give tribute to Fall’s most famous fruit. To satisfy your sweet tooth we have a gorgeous pumpkin layer cake by TheBackerChic.com and pumpkin cupcakes by Une Deux Senses . A healthy pumpkin and chickpea salad by Taste.com; and how about luscious pumpkin and goat cheese risotto – yum! And to give pumpkin a celebratory toast we are happy to share the irresistible Kahlua Pumpkin Pietini – bottoms up!
Mini Pumpkin Layer Cake / The Baker Chic
Pumpkin And Chickpea Salad Recipe / Taste.com
Pumpkin Pie Cupcakes / Une Deux Senses
Pumpkin and Goat Cheese Risotto – Mokapink
Kahlúa Pumpkin Pietini / Farm Girl Gourmet
Seven Tips for selecting the Best Pumpkin
- Choose a pumpkin that feels firm and heavy for its size.
- Choose a pumpkin that has consistent coloring throughout.
- Turn the pumpkin over and place pressure on the bottom with your thumbs. If it flexes or gives your pumpkin is not fresh.
- Look for soft spots, mold, wrinkles or open cuts that would indicate damage or early spoilage.
- Choose a pumpkin with a solidly attached stem. A green stem indicates a freshly harvested pumpkin.
- If you plan on carving your pumpkin – place it on a flat surface to check to see if it will sit flat after being carved.
source: http://www.allaboutpumpkins.com/perfect.html
