Oct 06 2026
There is something especially comforting about cooking with pumpkin during the fall. Its beautiful orange color, mild earthy flavor, and smooth texture make it a wonderful ingredient for everything from warm breakfast dishes to homemade desserts and savory dinners. If you have a can of pumpkin purée sitting in the pantry or some homemade purée …
May 29 2023
Pumpkins are one of the most satisfying crops to grow for fall, but timing matters. Plant too early and mature pumpkins may sit for weeks before you need them. Plant too late and cool weather or frost may arrive before the fruit fully ripens. The right planting window depends on your climate, the variety you …
Aug 26 2019
It all started with Pumpkin Spiced Latte. And then there were pumpkin flavored donuts followed by pumpkin creamer and pumpkin cake. And once the pumpkin craze set in, we had pumpkin beer, pumpkin soup, pumpkin spiced tea, pumpkin smoothies, pumpkin cream cake, and oh yes, don’t forget the pumpkin pie! The smell of pumpkin …
Oct 05 2016
It is difficult to think of Halloween as being anything other than a purely commercial holiday. However, there are many traditional recipes associated with Halloween that reveal the holiday’s history and importance. Many of these recipes can be made with one sole source—the pumpkin! One of the essential components of Halloween, the pumpkin is the …
