FFK43: How to store pumpkins and winter squash and use up leftover pumpkin

This episode is part of a monthly series where Joanne runs through some ideas to reduce food waste and save money by storing foods well and using them up effectively.This episode is about pumpkins and winter squash so there some ideas about how to store pumpkins and squash to make them last longer, and stop them going off.  This includes how to store them in the kitchen, how to freeze them and how to dry them. There is also some information about making use of the seeds in squashes too.And then there are a few good ideas on how to use up leftover pumpkin flesh from Halloween and butternut squash left from a recipe or coming out of the garden.The episode includes our monthly Q&A with Kate Hall from The Full Freezer on how to freeze pumpkins and squash and different ways to use them.Links in this episode:Kate's video on freezing pumpkin: https://www.instagram.com/canifreezeit/reel/CGrWyvkn1Lt/Kate's video on freezing pumpkin seeds: https://www.instagram.com/canifreezeit/reel/Cj_MA56olx9/Kate's video on freezing butternut squash: https://www.instagram.com/canifreezeit/reel/CLwAKKxHIK7/Carrot and squash soup: https://www.easypeasyfoodie.com/carrot-and-butternut-squash-soup/#recipeThai red curry with pumpkin or squash: https://rainbowplantlife.com/thai-butternut-squash-chickpea-curry/Thai curry soup with pumpkin or squash: https://cookieandkate.com/thai-curried-butternut-squash-soup/Episode about adding extra veg to food with suggestions for grated and pureed squash: https://www.thefoodies.org/ffk42/Pumpkin cake: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/halloween-pumpkin-cakePumpkin cookies: https://www.evesleep.co.uk/blogs/the-well-slept-club/pumpkin-recipes-ukPumpkin cheesecake: https://www.amummytoo.co.uk/no-bake-pumpkin-cheesecake-recipeMusic "Happy Days" by Simon Folwar via Uppbeat