by Corey

Welcome to Day #8 of our

“31 days of {Green!} Giveaways“

Today’s question: What are your favorite pumpkin foods and/or beverages?

*Attention Facebook fans: Please answer as a comment on our blog, not our Facebook page in order to be entered to win!*

Today is day #8 of our month-long, trick-or-treating party for parents!

Just knock on our door (AKA blog) each day, answer the daily question (in lieu of shouting, “Trick or treat!” – although you are totally welcome to write that as well) and you’ll be entered to win some absolutely fabulous, ever-so-eco-friendly prizes.

Today’s prize package is worth $58+!

Revolution Foods™ Organic Snack Packs: Reusable paper lunchbox for kids filled with samples of Grammy Sammys, Jammy Sammys, Mashups and Yo’ Drops, Tattoos and stickers for kids, and coupons for mom. Value: $8-10. Ships to continental US only.

Gift certificate for (lead-free, mineral-based) Face Paints Set from Terrafirma Cosmetics. Value $24.99. Winner pays shipping.

One pack of each Surf Sweets variety in an eco-friendly Trick-or-Treat Bag, along with other ghastly “green” goodies! Value $25. Ships to US and Canada only.

Here’s how to enter:

1. Add your e-mail address to the comment login, below. (We cannot notify you if we don’t have your e-mail address!)

2. Add a comment (one per e-mail address) with your answer to the question above.

3. Comment must post before 11:59pm PST – TONIGHT

Be sure to review our giveaway rules here. Please note shipping limitations.

Be sure to subscribe to our blog and follow us on Facebook & Twitter for daily reminders & updates for the 31 Days of {Green} Giveaways promotion.

Good luck & have FUN!

(See you tomorrow )

Green Halloween® is a nationwide non-profit initiative started by mother-daughter team Corey Colwell-Lipson and Lynn Colwell. In 2010, Green Halloween became a program of EcoMom® Alliance and has events in cities across the U.S.

by Corey

Welcome to Day #6 of our

“31 days of {Green!} Giveaways“

Today’s question: What are your favorite ways to green your Halloween décor?

*Attention Facebook fans: Please answer as a comment on our blog, not our Facebook page in order to be entered to win!*

Today is day #6 of our month-long, trick-or-treating party for parents!

Just knock on our door (AKA blog) each day, answer the daily question (in lieu of shouting, “Trick or treat!” – although you are totally welcome to write that as well) and you’ll be entered to win some absolutely fabulous, ever-so-eco-friendly prizes.

Today’s prize package is worth $55!

From Green Party Goods, a box of 144 biodegradable, soy-ink straws (your choice of color) and a package of sustainably sourced Stripe Napkins. Value: $21. Ships to continental US only.

One pack of each Surf Sweets variety in an eco-friendly Trick-or-Treat Bag, along with other ghastly “green” goodies! Value $25. Ships to US and Canada only.

Orange Vapur anti-bottle at LiveGreene. Value $9. Ships to continental US only.

Here’s how to enter:

1. Add your e-mail address to the comment login, below. (We cannot notify you if we don’t have your e-mail address!)

2. Add a comment (one per e-mail address) with your answer to the question above.

3. Comment must post before 11:59pm PST – TONIGHT

Be sure to review our giveaway rules here. Please note shipping limitations.

Be sure to subscribe to our blog and follow us on Facebook & Twitter for daily reminders & updates for the 31 Days of {Green} Giveaways promotion.

Good luck & have FUN!

(see you tomorrow )

Green Halloween® is a nationwide non-profit initiative started by mother-daughter team Corey Colwell-Lipson and Lynn Colwell. In 2010, Green Halloween became a program of EcoMom® Alliance and has events in cities across the U.S.

It doesn’t take long this time of year to get your taste buds roaring in expectancy of some of our favorite fall recipes!  Key ingredient:  Pumpkin, of course!  We did a little digging around and came up with 5 scrumptious recipes that we know both the adults and kiddies will adore.

Pumpkin, packed with antioxidant beta carotene, is good for many fun recipes!

Pumpkin Dip:

• Yield Makes about 4 cups

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Ingredients

• 3 sugar pumpkins, about 2 pounds each
• 5 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for brushing pan
• Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
• 3 sprigs rosemary
• 3 garlic cloves, unpeeled
• 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
• Crudites, bread, and crackers, for serving

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Slice the tops off of the pumpkins. Remove the seeds, and discard. Drizzle the insides of the pumpkins with 1 tablespoon olive oil each. Season with salt and pepper. Place 1 sprig each of rosemary and 1 clove of garlic into the cavity of each pumpkin.
2. Place the pumpkins in an oiled 11-by-13-inch pan, and bake in the oven until the skin is easily pierced with a knife, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove pumpkins from the oven, and allow to cool.
3. Carefully remove the flesh from the pumpkins, reserving shell from most attractive pumpkin for serving. Squeeze roasted garlic from papery skins; place in the bowl of a food processor. Add pumpkin flesh; puree until smooth. If puree is watery or thin, place it in a fine-mesh sieve lined with damp cheesecloth, and allow liquid to drain for 20 to 30 minutes.
4. Add the grated Parmesan and remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to the pumpkin mixture. Stir to combine. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary. Serve at room temperature in pumpkin shell with crudites, bread, and crackers.

Martha Stewart Pumkin Dip in a pretty little carved out pumpkin!

Rigatoni with Roasted Pumpkin and Goat Cheese:

• Prep Time 15 minutes
• Total Time 1 hour
• Yield Serves 4

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Ingredients

• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• 12 ounces rigatoni
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 5 ounces fresh goat cheese, crumbled
• Roasted Pumpkin with Shallots and Sage

Directions

1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water; drain pasta, and return to pot. Add butter, cheese, and pasta water; toss until butter has melted.
2. Gently fold in roasted pumpkin; season with salt and pepper. Divide among serving bowls, and serve immediately.

Pumpkin can make for a great comfort food in a pasta dish

Roasted Pumpkin with Shallots and Sage:

• Prep Time 10 minutes
• Total Time 45 minutes
• Yield Serves 4

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Ingredients

• 1 medium sugar pumpkin (about 4 pounds), peeled, seeded, and cut into 2-inch chunks
• 4 shallots, peeled and quartered lengthwise
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup fresh sage leaves
• Coarse salt and ground pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Divide pumpkin, shallots, oil, and sage between two large rimmed baking sheets; season with salt and pepper, and toss.
2. Roast until pumpkin is tender, 30 to 35 minutes, tossing once and rotating sheets halfway through.

This crunchy, tasty side dish can be prepared for the rigatoni or eaten all on its own. Yum!

Pumpkin and Pecorino Gratin:

• Prep Time 15 minutes
• Total Time 45 minutes
• Yield Serves 4

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Ingredients

• 2 slices white sandwich bread
• 1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
• Coarse salt and ground pepper
• 3 cups Sugar-Pumpkin Puree
• 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a food processor, combine bread and cheese. Season with salt and pepper, and pulse until large crumbs form.
2. Season sugar-pumpkin puree with salt and pepper; spoon into a 1-quart baking dish. Sprinkle with crumb mixture, and dot with butter. Bake until crumbs are browned, 15 to 20 minutes.

Pumpkin and Pecorino Gratin makes a delicious casserole

Maple Roasted Pumpkin Salad:

• Prep Time 25 minutes
• Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
• Yield Serves 4

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Ingredients

• 1/4 cup pepitas (hulled pumpkin seeds)
• 1 sugar pumpkin (3 1/2 to 4 pounds) peeled, seeded, and cut in 1 1/2-inch chunks
• 5 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 garlic cloves, unpeeled
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• Coarse salt and black pepper
• 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 1/2 pounds arugula (2 to 3 bunches, thick stems removed), washed and dried
• 6 ounces feta cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Spread pepitas on a large rimmed baking sheet; toast in oven, tossing occasionally, until fragrant and beginning to brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Set aside.
2. On a large, rimmed baking sheet, toss pumpkin with 2 tablespoons oil, garlic, red pepper, salt, and black pepper. Roast, tossing occasionally, until pumpkin is tender, 25 to 30 minutes.
3. Remove garlic cloves from sheet pan; set aside. Drizzle pumpkin with 2 tablespoons maple syrup; toss to coat. Return to oven and continue roasting, tossing occasionally, until pumpkin is glazed, 5 to 10 minutes more; let cool.
4. Meanwhile, cut off root ends of garlic cloves; squeeze out garlic and mash to a paste with the side of a knife. Transfer to a large bowl. Add lime juice, mustard, and remaining maple syrup; season with salt and pepper. Whisking constantly, add remaining oil in a steady stream; set aside.
5. Add arugula and pumpkin and toss to combine. Serve salad sprinkled with toasted pepitas and crumbled feta cheese.

Fill up on this sweet arugula salad before eating dinner to slim down!

Now get ready to hit the pumpkin patch for some great eats!

Blogger Laurali Star can also be found on The Damsel in the Attic!

Green Halloween® is a nationwide non-profit initiative started by mother-daughter team Corey Colwell-Lipson and Lynn Colwell. In 2010, Green Halloween became a program of EcoMom® Alliance and has events in cities across the U.S.

Celebrate the Halloween season with an EEK-O-friendly extravaganza:

#GreenHalloween #TwitterParty!

Hashtag: #GreenHalloween

Follow: @GreenHalloween

October 13, 2011  6-8pm PST

Get tips & tricks

• Healthy for kids & planet treats & “treasures”
• DIY costumes, make your own face paints, recycled decor & more
• Seasonal, Earth-inspired activities
• Ideas for a waste-less, spend-less holiday that keeps all the fun
• Find Green Halloween® events near you
• *Win* great, green gifts & goodies

And WOW! Just look at our special guests…

Partners

• Honest Tea – @HonestTea
• Goodwin Heart Pine – @HeartPine
• Kiwi magazine – @KiwiMagazine
• Red Tricycle – @Red_Tricycle
• Practically Green – @PracticallyGrn
• Endangered Species Chocolate – @ESC_Chocolate
• Nature’s Path – @NaturesPath
• Stretch Island Fruit Co. – @StretchIsland
• Revolution Foods – @RevolutionFoods
• Plum Organics – @PlumOrganics
• Surf Sweets – @SurfSweets
• Angell Bar @OrganicCandyBar
• Mr Halloweenster – @MrHalloweenster
• EcoMom.com – @EcoMom
• Celebrate Green! – @CelebrateGreen
• Today I Ate a Rainbow – @eatingarainbow
• Terrafirma Cosmetics – @MoMoGirl
• Damsel In the Attic – @DamselInAttic
• Neighborcare Health – @Neighborcare

Non-profit partner

• Goodwill Industries International – @GoodwillIntl

Event partners

• Womentorz – @Womentorz
• LiveGreene – @ShopLiveGreene
• Natural Luxe – @NaturalLuxe
• Eat Cleaner – @EatCleanerFood
• EcoPartyTime – @EcoPartyTime
• Divine Moms – @Divinemomz
• Green Halloween Daytona Beach – @GreenHalloween1
• Los Angeles Costume Swap – @LACostumeSwap
• Anna Clark – @annaclark

Hosted by: The Smart Mama – @TheSmartMama

How to join the party

1. Join or log on to Twitter

2. Follow @GreenHalloween

3. Use hashtag (#) #GreenHalloween to “chat” in the party and to follow other participant’s posts

Hint: You may find it easiest to use a (free) program such as Hootsuite or TweetDeck to participate. New to twitter parties? Do a quick Internet search for “how to participate in a Twitter party” and you’ll find dozens of tutorials.

*RSVP by adding your Twitter handle in a comment below to be eligible to win prizes!

Prize partners: Honest Tea, Kiwi magazine, Nature’s Path, Stretch Island Fruit, Revolution Foods, Angell Bar, Celebrate Green! & Lunchbots.

(One entry per handle. Most prizes will ship only to the continental U.S.; some may ship to Canada. If you cannot accept a prize, prize will be offered to another event participant.)

And check out our events page for more virtual and real-live events from now through Halloween!

by Corey

Welcome to Day #4 of our

“31 days of {Green!} Giveaways“

Today’s question: “What was your very first Halloween memory?”

Today is day #4 of our month-long, trick-or-treating party for parents!

Just knock on our door (AKA blog) each day, answer the daily question (in lieu of shouting, “Trick or treat!” – although you are totally welcome to write that as well) and you’ll be entered to win some absolutely fabulous, ever-so-eco-friendly prizes.

Today’s prizes will all help you and your family stay clean and green!

Here’s what we have for October 4, 2011…

Eat Cleaner: One Pack of six (6) Eat Cleaner Wipes and a Bottle of Fruit and Veggie Wash Concentrate with a reusable produce Bag; $10.

One set of three (3) Preserve Jr. Toothbrushes, $10

Good for You Girls: Complete Skin Care Starter Kit $19.99

All of today’s prizes ship to the continental U.S. only.

Here’s how to enter:

1. Add your e-mail address to the comment login, below. (We cannot notify you if we don’t have your e-mail address!)

2. Add a comment (one per e-mail address) with your answer to the question above.

3. Comment must post before 11:59pm PST – TONIGHT

Be sure to review our giveaway rules here. Please note shipping limitations.

Be sure to subscribe to our blog and follow us on Facebook & Twitter for daily reminders & updates for the 31 Days of {Green} Giveaways promotion.

Good luck & have FUN!

(see you tomorrow )

Green Halloween® is a nationwide non-profit initiative started by mother-daughter team Corey Colwell-Lipson and Lynn Colwell. In 2010, Green Halloween became a program of EcoMom® Alliance and has events in cities across the U.S.