A Beautiful French Heirloom Pumpkin

I walked into the kitchen in the late afternoon while the sun was low in the sky.  The room was cast in hues of deep orange, and this pumpkin, with shadowed stalk and tendrils, nearly blended into the background.

This lovely curcubita was a gift from a friend who grew it in her yard.  It is a French heirloom variety, the name of which I cannot remember (let alone pronounce).  It could well be a Galeux d’Eysines, though with fewer sugar “warts” than others I’ve seen.

 

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About Stormy Sweitzer - Maoomba-in-chief

Stormy is a kitchen strategist, runner, and ethnic grocery store wanderer who loves all things food, travel, story and health. She writes and teaches about real food and healthy eating and lifestyle strategies for people with active lives, and recently published Paleo Power Lunch: Easy, Filling & Delicious Workday Meal Strategies.
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