tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37188293.post5448709838074746486..comments2024-02-14T01:03:32.678+01:00Comments on THE GREAT BIG VEGETABLE CHALLENGE: Butternut Squash Tarts and the Credit Crunch LunchCharlotte Humehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18168363478317650666noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37188293.post-30526531397622568492008-11-23T14:12:00.000+01:002008-11-23T14:12:00.000+01:00Oh wow. It's been ages since I visited my favorite...Oh wow. It's been ages since I visited my favorite food blogs, and I find this every bit as tempting and gorgeous as ever!!! Hope you guys are well despite this lousy economy. Much love xoFigs, Bay, Winehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15453787426889071004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37188293.post-79180821911442240652008-11-09T17:33:00.000+01:002008-11-09T17:33:00.000+01:00I like to do vegetable pancakes for my packed lunc...I like to do vegetable pancakes for my packed lunches (yes, I am a grown-up and still do that! restaurant everyday is too expensive). I look forward to seeing the other recipes!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37188293.post-63170534119152371062008-11-08T07:56:00.000+01:002008-11-08T07:56:00.000+01:00Butternut Squash Tarts prepared is very easy. It i...Butternut Squash Tarts prepared is very easy. It is very healthy food. <BR/><BR/><BR/>----------------<BR/><BR/>Vasanthi<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://www.blazeinfotech.com" REL="nofollow">Blaze Infotech </A>Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16961915358730990485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37188293.post-56322906752908881762008-11-02T20:20:00.000+01:002008-11-02T20:20:00.000+01:00Little has been on packed lunches for nearly three...Little has been on packed lunches for nearly three years as he said they overcooked the vegetables at school. This started in year 1 so when I say they're not fussy I should remember that they can be.<BR/><BR/>His favourite lunches which aren't too hard hitting on the purse are grated carrot and hummus wraps, pasta salad with all sorts chopped into it. Soup is always a good one. I think packed lunches work out cheaper most of the time. <BR/><BR/>I try to make cake or biscuits every week so that he has a treat which is healthier and cheaper than bought products.Amanda at Little Foodieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08262887792010049693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37188293.post-79702989055301005482008-11-02T12:26:00.000+01:002008-11-02T12:26:00.000+01:00Calzones go down well with children (and adults!) ...Calzones go down well with children (and adults!) - I make mine with wholemeal dough, and stuff them with whatever is on hand - with a bit of cheese, and perhaps something tomato-ey, almost anything goes!Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14359021079667707403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37188293.post-49025705186925516802008-10-30T11:47:00.000+01:002008-10-30T11:47:00.000+01:00WendyI liek it to - we should all do more man-i-pu...Wendy<BR/>I liek it to - we should all do more man-i-pulising.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37188293.post-78714078345166963412008-10-28T22:26:00.000+01:002008-10-28T22:26:00.000+01:00Hee hee. Love the "manipulise". Very sweet.And g...Hee hee. Love the "manipulise". Very sweet.<BR/><BR/>And gorgeous tarts too.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07157804056370219398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37188293.post-69885251545576985422008-10-27T21:55:00.000+01:002008-10-27T21:55:00.000+01:00No we call Zucchini courgette - they might be a li...No we call Zucchini courgette - they might be a little flavourless for this. I think you may call it a butternut squash pumpkin or something like that...Any help out there in the US and canada? You could make it with some roast pumpkin instead.<BR/>Instead of the St Agur cheese we also make them with Roquefort cheese - The flavour will be different but any blue cheese would be nice. Or if you cant get that try goats cheese.<BR/>I find cream in these tarts a little too rich - I use half-fat creme fraiche and if not that - then I just add a little full fat milk to the egg mixture instead. I suspect ricotta would taste lovely too! <BR/>Let me know how you get onAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37188293.post-68193277436798112972008-10-27T17:30:00.000+01:002008-10-27T17:30:00.000+01:00Hi, I just stumbled across your blog and already i...Hi, I just stumbled across your blog and already it's a favourite.<BR/>I have overgrown zucchini that came out of my compost. It that what you'd call squash???<BR/>I'll try to make these tarts because I don't like to waste food, only if I can't find the St Agur cheese what could I substitute? Ricotta and parmesan and perhaps leave out the cream?Rosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11556403160595972518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37188293.post-58074091624293999882008-10-27T13:08:00.000+01:002008-10-27T13:08:00.000+01:00Bob - thanks for coming by. Come back soon!Eva - t...Bob - thanks for coming by. Come back soon!<BR/><BR/>Eva - thank you so much for these wonderful ideas. the chicken one sounds perfect. I am in the process of trying to get a good food flask -one that keeps the food quite hot until lunchtime. I love all your ideas in fact - will be trying them out and bloggin on them - we are on holiday at present - but school is back next week. THANK YOU !<BR/><BR/>Ursula and Supermouse - bento is a great idea - need to find a decent bento box as they seem hard to find in the UK.<BR/><BR/>kathryn - It all adds up and when you are trying to budget you realise its the things you do everyday that are the big expense - they seem like nothing but when you calculate the eyarly cost its substantial. i am hoping to halve that bill for lunch at school and make it tasty and nutritious. <BR/><BR/>Holler - Bet your leftovers are tasty though!<BR/><BR/>David - I was thinking of doing pumpkin soup as well - that would be delicious. with the tart....nice lunch!<BR/><BR/>Sylvie - Depends on the canteen I suppose - some schools have wonderful school lunches now. Really imaginatibve and delicious after the Jamie Oliver effect...but I still think I can do better for far less money.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37188293.post-19996738743847194302008-10-25T06:15:00.000+01:002008-10-25T06:15:00.000+01:00I don’t know on how I stumbled upon this cooking b...I don’t know on how I stumbled upon this cooking blog., All I know is that I’d better check out the archives for a good read. Ha-ha! Just droppin’ to say hi!<BR/><BR/>http://www.technocooks.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37188293.post-5319892356978615432008-10-23T23:03:00.000+01:002008-10-23T23:03:00.000+01:00I, too, often pack small homemade quiches for myse...I, too, often pack small homemade quiches for myself. I usually use wholegrain flour (in addition to being healthier, whole grains are a bit more filling) in the crust, but sometimes just use store-bought since it's so much faster.<BR/><BR/>Some of my other favourites are:<BR/>- couscous with roasted vegetables, tossed with a light but flavourful dressing -- such a versatile "dish", and the couscous stays tender (unlike its larger pasta siblings or rice cousins, which tend to adopt a funny texture over time)<BR/><BR/>- puréed vegetable soup (though you must have a proper carrier for this), or stew over couscous or potatoes<BR/><BR/>- small-diced potatoes, sautéed with onions, then tossed with rapéed (shredded/grated) carrots and shredded chicken and a vinaigrette -- I made this the other day and was really pleased with the textures and flavours. the carrots are crunchy and veg-tasting while the potatoes are rich and comforting. it's almost like a roast chicken dinner, in a lovely cold salad form; the fine dice/shred of everything allows it to meld together.<BR/><BR/>- tonno e fagioli salad (good-quality tuna, tinned in olive oil, tossed with kidney or other beans, plus some coarse salt and pepper and olive oil, and I like to add sliced green onions). gets better with each day it spends in the fridge, and it takes approximately 5 minutes to put together.<BR/><BR/>I use a tiffin box for the lunches I take to Uni, and it inspires me to bring a few different things (a salad, a piece of fruit, a homemade muffin) each time rather than depending on a sandwich. Also never fails to draw comment and question. :-)Evahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11877317679520751143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37188293.post-15595129799542014572008-10-23T22:11:00.000+01:002008-10-23T22:11:00.000+01:00I'll second the suggestion to look at the various ...I'll second the suggestion to look at the various bento blogs - there are some clever options. In particular, you might like the "speed bentos" at http://lunchinabox.net/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37188293.post-66403465858518161892008-10-22T05:31:00.000+01:002008-10-22T05:31:00.000+01:00Have you looked at some of the Bento blogs out the...Have you looked at some of the Bento blogs out there? They do the best lunches ever.<BR/><BR/>I'm at home for lunch, so no bento for me, but I am tempted sometimes to get a bento box anyway.Supermousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03937788057810425359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37188293.post-11122288300118079492008-10-20T02:54:00.000+01:002008-10-20T02:54:00.000+01:00What a great idea Charlotte. And 40p a tart, even...What a great idea Charlotte. And 40p a tart, even with pre-made pastry, that's a bargain. <BR/><BR/>It's horrific when you add up the total cost for a year, of something like buying lunch. Over the past six months we've been limiting ourselves to one bought lunch a week. The rest of the time it's home made.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37188293.post-45800547920368554062008-10-19T22:25:00.000+01:002008-10-19T22:25:00.000+01:00Good thinking Charlotte! You are putting me to sha...Good thinking Charlotte! You are putting me to shame though, my lunches are a sandwich or leftovers. I love the idea of adding St. Agur. I will be copying this one down.Jacqueline Meldrumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05748535381400208316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37188293.post-14214393646083908022008-10-19T17:49:00.000+01:002008-10-19T17:49:00.000+01:00I'd definitely choose the lunchbox over any cantee...I'd definitely choose the lunchbox over any canteen food, even from a good one!Sylviehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14476338461415416067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37188293.post-55647406360274747432008-10-19T13:21:00.000+01:002008-10-19T13:21:00.000+01:00This is just the best, THE best, recipe I have see...This is just the best, THE best, recipe I have seen for a while. Delicious. Would be great with some of that wasted pumpkin that will be filling landfill site in a couple of weeks time.<BR/><BR/>Cheers<BR/>David xDavid Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15151266175667351992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37188293.post-1859306814842600702008-10-19T08:52:00.000+01:002008-10-19T08:52:00.000+01:00Sounds like you've hit the spot with the Credit Cr...Sounds like you've hit the spot with the Credit Crunch Lunch idea! My lunches usally consist of leftovers from last night's supper stuffed warmed up and stuffed into a toasted pitta bread with some salad.<BR/><BR/>The tarts looks lovely - they'd work well with our Marina di Chioggia squash.<BR/><BR/>CeliaThe Oilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13197079798403875064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37188293.post-15242201943879057142008-10-19T08:17:00.000+01:002008-10-19T08:17:00.000+01:00I hope this is a continuing series because people ...I hope this is a continuing series because people need to know that good food can be cheap! I definitely want to try these tarts!Vinccihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17817864523200600893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37188293.post-76466594481144138812008-10-19T01:15:00.000+01:002008-10-19T01:15:00.000+01:00When I was growing up, school lunch was never this...When I was growing up, school lunch was never this beautiful!Lydia (The Perfect Pantry)https://www.blogger.com/profile/18005372315838352874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37188293.post-37827450251331272422008-10-18T20:14:00.000+01:002008-10-18T20:14:00.000+01:00These are beautiful...These are beautiful...Fitness Foodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08471055422915300955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37188293.post-3163259733515060022008-10-18T15:18:00.000+01:002008-10-18T15:18:00.000+01:00Of course - Alex's rating was I am proud to say ni...Of course - Alex's rating was I am proud to say nine out of ten. Freddie also ate one for supper and gave it the same. I now batch freeze them for the lunch boxes as I dont have time during the week when I am working to bake much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37188293.post-41689450414681169112008-10-18T13:37:00.000+01:002008-10-18T13:37:00.000+01:00If this will be a continuing feature (and I hope i...If this will be a continuing feature (and I hope it will be!), can you also give us Alex's rating, as you used to do with Freddy?<BR/><BR/>So enjoy your blog!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37188293.post-76078972746329481792008-10-18T10:13:00.000+01:002008-10-18T10:13:00.000+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.jdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12775085299874824485noreply@blogger.com