About French Food: Pumpkin Shortage 2011

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French Food French Food Basics Easy Recipes Classic French Dishes From Rebecca Franklin, your Guide to French Food Pumpkin Shortage 2011 After the pumpkin shortage of 2009, and the subsequent pumpkin hoarding of 2010, let's just say that I'm one happy cook to have stumbled upon a huge display of 100% pure pumpkin cans last night. When I say stumbled, I really mean I nearly knocked over the arrangement in the grocery store. I had just rounded the corner with my cart, in search of canned pumpkin, but trying to avoid getting my hopes up, when I saw a row upon row of new 15-ounce cans on the shelf at eye-level. As I reached to inspect a can, I literally tripped over a waist-high display of 29-ounce cans of pure pumpkin. I couldn't believe my eyes, so I did what any reasonable baker would do. I scooped up 12 cans, which roughly total 22 pounds of bright, orange squash puree. If you are not a pumpkin lover or a baking enthusiast, you can have only one thought going through your mind right now. She. Is. Crazy. Well, not so much, because there have been very valid reasons for a limited pumpkin supply over the past few years. Read about the pumpkin shortage 2011 and then study up on our pumpkin recipes, because it looks like the shortage just might be over. Fingers crossed. See More About:  food trends  pumpkin recipes  Pumpkin Recipes It looks like the pumpkin shortage might be coming to an end, so it's time to enjoy the squash again. Canned pumpkin is undeniably a fall pantry staple and full of sweet, wholesome flavor. Who would guess that these dessert recipes are loaded with antioxidants, fiber, and vitamin A? You could almost say they're good for you. Use good, old-fashioned canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie mix, for these recipes. If you want to get your squash straight from the garden, try the French Cinderella pumpkin, as known as Rouge vif D'Etampes; it's a fabulous pick for desserts and soups. Garden fresh or pantry easy, these pumpkin dessert recipes will taste scrumptious either way. See More About:  pumpkin recipes  dessert recipes  French Food Ads Food Food Local Food Cajun Creole Food Cooking Thai Food French Food UK Featured Articles   More from About.com Essential Medical Tests for Women For women, certain medical tests and health screenings are recommended on a yearly basis. Learn which screenings are essential for your health, and why. More> Finding the Right Doctor Whether you need a new primary care doctor or a specialist to take care of specific symptoms, you'll want to follow these guidelines to choose the right physician for your medical care. More> This newsletter is written by: Rebecca Franklin French Food Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About French Food newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Baked Apple Brie Recipe Spinach and Green Apple Salad Recipe Chicken in Cider Sauce Recipe Apple Cider Pound Cake Recipe Calvados Sorbet Recipe Advertisement