Pumpkin

wasawa. Pumpkins have long served as a staple in the diet of American Indians (the Abenaki word for pumpkin or squash is wasawa). Did Native… Read More »What Did Native Americans Call Pumpkins?

Also called pie pumpkins or sweet pumpkins, sugar pumpkins are smaller, sweeter, and less fibrous, which makes them a great choice for cooking. They belong… Read More »Are Sugar Pumpkins Sweet?

This pumpkin needs to be harvested prior to full maturity, as they turn a pale yellow if left on the vine too long. Baby Boo… Read More »Can You Eat Baby Boo Pumpkin?

Guts from a pie or sugar pumpkins are ideal — they are sweeter and have more flavor than those extra-large jack-o’-lantern pumpkins you can pick… Read More »Can You Eat Raw Pumpkin Guts?

Researching the issue, Emma, a doctor, discovered that a bitter taste in members of the squash family can indicate that the plant contains cucurbitacin, a… Read More »Why Is My Pumpkin Bitter?

Edible pumpkins are used for making classic pumpkin pies and other baked goods as well as in savory dishes. Dozens of varieties range from 2… Read More »What Kind Of Pumpkins Are Edible?

Captain Jack Pumpkin Captain Jack is an extra-large, dark orange Jack O’Lantern-type pumpkin. Captain Jack is an extra-large variety boasts a classic tall, barrel shape.… Read More »What Type Of Pumpkin Is Used For Jack O Lanterns?

Can you cook halloween pumpkins? You sure can! Halloween pumpkins are just really big squash. While they may not be as sweet as a muscat… Read More »Can Halloween Pumpkins Be Cooked?

Pumpkins typically used for jack-o’-lanterns usually are larger, with stringier pulp and more watery flesh. However, you can still eat the jack-o-lantern variety with fairly… Read More »Can You Eat Little Jack Pumpkins?

The answer is simple…. all varieties are edible. As soon as a pumpkin turns orange, people begin cooking pumpkins, and using them in every recipe… Read More »How Do You Know If A Pumpkin Is Edible?