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WHY TURN A NIGHT OF FEAR INTO A NIGHT OF Nothing conjures up the golden month of autumn quite like brightly coloured orange pumpkins.

They also represent one of my favourite times of year - Halloween.

Our children look forward to this night of fun, monsters and frights, but for some children fear is very real, and it s every single day.

So join me - carve a heart into a pumpkin and place it in your window this Halloween as a lantern of hope.

2 WHY TURN A NIGHT OF FEAR INTO A NIGHT OF Nothing conjures up the golden month of autumn quite like brightly coloured orange pumpkins. I have fond memories of my two children enjoying the pumpkin carving competition at the local food markets - great fun for all the family! They also represent one of my favourite times of year - Halloween. I love the excitement, the costumes and cooking up spooky treats for my kids that they can scream at and dig in to. Our children look forward to this night of fun, monsters and frights, but for some children fear is very real, and it s every single day. This year, I want to look at Halloween in a new light; as a chance to stand with children around the world who have no choice but to live in fear. So join me - carve a heart into a pumpkin and place it in your window this Halloween as a lantern of hope. Don t forget to gather your friends and family and make it an experience to remember! IN THIS GUIDE: How to carve a pumpkin How to create your night of hope Exclusive recipes from Sylvia s story This year, I want to look at Halloween in a new light; as a chance to stand with children who have no choice but to live in fear.

out. 1 REMOVE THE CONTENTS CARVE THE HEART Using a marker pen, draw the outline of your heart onto the pumpkin.

3 HOW TO carve YOUR PUMPKIN CUT AROUND THE STALK Choose a large pumpkin and use a sharp serrated knife to cut off the crown. Measure a circle about two inches (5cm) radius from the stem, and angle your knife to the centre of the stem when cutting to make sure your lid doesn t drop into the centre once you ve hollowed it out. 1 REMOVE THE CONTENTS CARVE THE HEART Using a marker pen, draw the outline of your heart onto the pumpkin. Then use a small sharp serrated knife to cut out your heart (always cut away from you in case the knife slips) Scoop out the filling and scrape the sides as clean as you can so that more light will shine through your pumpkin. Set aside your filling and see Lesley s delicious Sweet sticky pumpkin tart recipe, or our other great ways you can use the pumpkin flesh and seeds. FINISHING TOUCHES Finally, pop a tea light inside the pumpkin and light it. Place your pumpkin in your window along with the poster enclosed within this guide and share this night of hope with your friends and family. World Vision cannot accept liability and will not be held responsible for any injuries, damages or losses of any kind resulting from A Night of Hope events held on behalf of the organisation. Due care has been taken to provide safety guidelines on the use of lighted candles and knives but participants take part in A Night of Hope activities at their own risk and are advised to take appropriate precautions when using knives and lighted candles in order to prevent accidents.

CARVING PUMPKINS IS MORE THAN JUST CARVING PUMPKINS Now you ve carved your pumpkin, I ve got some great tips on how to use

I have also created two exclusive recipes for you to enjoy which you ll find on the next page.

When you re shopping for pumpkins to cook, the smaller ones are not only easier to prepare, but are actually more tender and

Cut it into wedges, reserving the seeds, and remove the outer skin as you would a melon.

Roast in a moderate oven until golden and tender and serve as a delicious vegetable to enjoy with your Sunday roast.

You can whip up Lesley s Sweet Sticky Pumpkin Tart (next page) for a delicious after dinner treat.

word to help turn a night of fear into a night of hope. #ANIGHTOFHOPE www.worldvision.org.uk/anightofhope www.facebook.

Cookery School at Abbot s Hill Farm is about fresh, simple ingredients and creating great food.

It s the whole day; meeting people and enjoying the atmosphere where you can relax, learn and laugh.

Find out more about Lesley s exciting range of Hands On and Demonstration Days at www.com 1.

Soak the seeds to separate them from the pulp, lay them out on paper towel and let dry for 6 to 8 hours (but no longer as the

You can make patterns by piercing them horizontally and vertically, or make knots in between the seeds to create spaces. 2.

4 CARVING PUMPKINS IS MORE THAN JUST CARVING PUMPKINS Now you ve carved your pumpkin, I ve got some great tips on how to use leftovers, there s no need to waste them. Pumpkin seeds make a lovely snack and are more versatile than you think. I have also created two exclusive recipes for you to enjoy which you ll find on the next page. A sweet, sticky pumpkin tart and a delicious, warming pumpkin soup. When you re shopping for pumpkins to cook, the smaller ones are not only easier to prepare, but are actually more tender and juicy than their larger peers. My favourite way to cook pumpkin is actually to simply roast it. Cut it into wedges, reserving the seeds, and remove the outer skin as you would a melon. Toss the wedges with the seeds, some olive oil and a grinding of salt and pepper. Roast in a moderate oven until golden and tender and serve as a delicious vegetable to enjoy with your Sunday roast. SHARE THE HOPE A fabulous excuse to gather your nearest and dearest and invite friends over to carve hearts together. You can whip up Lesley s Sweet Sticky Pumpkin Tart (next page) for a delicious after dinner treat. Remember to log on to Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Pinterest to share your wonderful pumpkin heart creation, and spread the word to help turn a night of fear into a night of hope. #ANIGHTOFHOPE % OFF LESLEY WATER S COOKERY SCHOOL Use the unique code WORLDVISION by midnight on 24th December 2013 at or over the phone when you make a booking to get a 20% discount on courses and cookery day vouchers (excludes cash vouchers). Cookery School at Abbot s Hill Farm is about fresh, simple ingredients and creating great food. It s not just about the cooking though. It s the whole day; meeting people and enjoying the atmosphere where you can relax, learn and laugh. Come and see us here at Abbot s Hill and let Lesley s infectious enthusiasm for all things food inspire you. Find out more about Lesley s exciting range of Hands On and Demonstration Days at 1. JEWELLERY WAYS TO RE-USE YOUR LEFTOVER PUMPKIN SEEDS Pumpkin seeds aren t just for eating, you can use them as an accessory too. Soak the seeds to separate them from the pulp, lay them out on paper towel and let dry for 6 to 8 hours (but no longer as the seeds will be hard to work with if they re too dry). Use a needle and coloured thread to turn the seeds into a necklace. You can make patterns by piercing them horizontally and vertically, or make knots in between the seeds to create spaces. 2. TOAST THEM Pumpkin seeds make a tasty and healthy snack - high in protein, low in fat, and they take well to many different seasonings. Toss the seeds with olive oil and bake at 180C for about 15 minutes. Add a bit of coarse salt and you have a delicious snack that s also nutritious. 3. BRITTLE Use your pumpkin seeds to make your own Halloween treats this year. All you need is hulled pumpkin seeds (toasted then remove the outer layer), sugar, honey, and butter for a delicious pumpkin seed brittle. 4. PUMPKIN SEED PESTO Traditionally, pesto is made with pine nuts, but pumpkin seeds work well too. Try it as a spread on sandwiches, tossed with hot pasta or served over roasted or steamed vegetables. Next page EXCLUSIVE RECIPES from

SWEET STICKY PUMPKIN TART 1. Preheat the oven to Gas Mark 6 / 200C / 400F. Place the butter in a large roasting tin and heat in the oven until the butter has melted.

Remove from the roasting tin onto a large plate along with any buttery juices. 2.

1 medium pumpkin) peeled, deseeded and cut into 5cm chunks 30g butter water 55g brown sugar 55g walnut halves juice 1 large orange good grating of nutmeg 1 egg, beaten 2 tablespoons caster sugar

Meanwhile, place the flours in a bowl and using your fingertips rub in the butter (or briefly whizz together in a food processor). Stir in the sugar and orange zest.

Using a little flour, gently roll out the pastry into a rough circle (approx. 30cm in diameter) and carefully place on the lined baking tray.

Glaze the tart edges with beaten egg and scatter the edges with the caster sugar. Bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until the pastry is cooked and very golden.

HEARTY PUMPKIN SOUP 25g (1oz) butter 1 large onion, chopped 1 large potato, peeled and chopped 1 x 900g (2lb) pumpkin, prepared 2 teaspoons sun dried tomato paste approx.

5 SWEET STICKY PUMPKIN TART 1. Preheat the oven to Gas Mark 6 / 200C / 400F. Place the butter in a large roasting tin and heat in the oven until the butter has melted. Remove the tin from oven, add the pumpkin, scatter over the brown sugar, nutmeg and toss until well coated. Return to the oven and roast for minutes or until just tender. Remove from the roasting tin onto a large plate along with any buttery juices. 2. What you need - Serves 8 FOR THE PASTRY 250g plain flour + extra for rolling out 85g rice flour 210g butter, diced & chilled 55g caster sugar 750g prepared pumpkin (approx. 1 medium pumpkin) peeled, deseeded and cut into 5cm chunks 30g butter water 55g brown sugar 55g walnut halves juice 1 large orange good grating of nutmeg 1 egg, beaten 2 tablespoons caster sugar grated zest 1 large orange 1 large egg, beaten FOR THE BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE 55g dark brown sugar 30g butter 150ml double cream 3. Meanwhile, place the flours in a bowl and using your fingertips rub in the butter (or briefly whizz together in a food processor). Stir in the sugar and orange zest. Stir in the egg and enough cold water to bring together to form a dough. Chill the pastry for 30 minutes and line the baking tray with non-stick baking parchment. Using a little flour, gently roll out the pastry into a rough circle (approx. 30cm in diameter) and carefully place on the lined baking tray. Scatter the roasted pumpkin over the pastry base, leaving a 2.5cm border Using your hands, carefully pull up the edge of the pastry to form a rough wall around the outside of the tart. Glaze the tart edges with beaten egg and scatter the edges with the caster sugar. Bake in the oven for minutes or until the pastry is cooked and very golden. Scatter over the walnuts for the last 10 minutes of cooking. HEARTY PUMPKIN SOUP 25g (1oz) butter 1 large onion, chopped 1 large potato, peeled and chopped 1 x 900g (2lb) pumpkin, prepared 2 teaspoons sun dried tomato paste approx. 700ml vegetable stock good pinch ground nutmeg bunch flat leaf parsley, chopped 150ml double cream salt & freshly ground black pepper Heat the butter in a large saucepan, then add the onion and cook until softened. Add the potato, pumpkin, tomato paste and 3/4 of the stock. Season with nutmeg, salt and pepper. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until the vegetables are soft and cooked. Transfer to a food processor and blend until smooth, adding extra stock if the soup is too thick. Return to the saucepan and gently heat with the cream. To serve, ladle into warm serving bowls (or even the empty pumpkin shell!) and scatter with the parsley. Remove the tart from the oven and squeeze the remaining orange half all over the pumpkin. Best served warm! Butterscotch Sauce To make the butterscotch sauce gently heat all the ingredients in a small saucepan, stirring continually with a wooden spoon until the sugar is dissolved and the sauce is bubbling hot. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly before drizzling. ENJOY Next page Why turn a night of fear into a night of hope? Read Sylvia s story

She could tell there was something they weren t telling her and she was afraid without her mother there to protect her. That night, her brothers brought a man three times her age to their home.

6 Sylvia s Story THIS HALLOWEEN ALONE, ALMOST 40,000 GIRLS WILL BE FORCED INTO A MARRIAGE THEY ARE AFRAID OF, AND NOT YET READY FOR... When Sylvia was just 15, her brothers pulled her out of school and the lessons that she had cherished in her dream to become a nurse. She could tell there was something they weren t telling her and she was afraid without her mother there to protect her. That night, her brothers brought a man three times her age to their home. They told Sylvia she was to marry him. They told her, that if she didn t they would carry her into the bush and force her to do it. I was so upset, I didn t understand why they were doing this. I d heard about girls being beaten day and night by their husbands and I was afraid, said Sylvia. After arguing with her brothers, Sylvia ran away. She didn t know what to do, but her sisters had told her of Aunty Ruth, a World Vision Child Protection Officer in Uganda, who taught them that early marriage was wrong. She wrote a letter in secret for her sisters to give to Ruth. When Ruth received the letter, she intervened immediately. She spoke to Sylvia s brothers and she helped them to see that this was wrong. I was so happy when I sent Aunty Ruth the letter and she responded, I felt safe and protected. Sylvia was over the moon. She had been taught that people all over the world should be able to make their own choices, to shape their own future, to live free from the terrors of child marriage. Sylvia s bravery also means that her little sister Hope no longer has to fear the same. At World Vision, we believe every child should be free from these fears. Free to enjoy their childhood, to be loved, protected and cared for. That s why, this Halloween, we re asking you to carve a heart into your pumpkin. We re asking you to stand with us, to stand with them, to stand with children like Sylvia all over the world who live in fear each and every day. So please, take this simple step, carve a heart into your pumpkin this Halloween and place it in your window as a lantern of hope for children living in fear. People all over the world should be able to make their own choices, to shape their own future, to live free from the terrors of child marriage. Sylvia s sister, Hope

line and put me in your window with your pumpkin to show your support. You can also hand me out to gather other supporters to this cause.

7 THANK YOU Please cut out the poster to the right and display it in your window next to your pumpkin. We would love it if you could take a quick picture of it and share it on Facebook or Tweet it using #ANIGHTOFHOPE Print me out and cut along the line and put me in your window with your pumpkin to show your support. You can also hand me out to gather other supporters to this cause. worldvision.org.uk/anightofhope I have carved a heart into my pumpkin this Halloween to create a lantern of hope for children living in fear. Join me at worldvision.org.uk/anightofhope #ANIGHTOFHOPE

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