Author: Elvira Bowen

Pumpkins, and other members of the squash family (marrows, courgettes, cucumbers, squashes etc.) can, if cross-fertilised with wild members of the family or with ornamental gourds, produce seeds which will grow into poisonous plants, giving rise to “toxic squash syndrome” if eaten. Are any pumpkins not edible? First, pumpkin is a type of squash and […]

Save the skin. If the pumpkin flesh is still stringy (like spaghetti squash), it needs to bake a little bit longer. 7. Once all flesh is removed from the skin, place it in a bowl and blend further with an immersion blender (or use a food processor) until desired consistency. What can I do with […]

10 SMALL PUMPKIN VARIETIES. Jack Be Little. Jack Be Little is one of the most popular and well known small pumpkin varieties. Baby Boo. Baby Boo is a beautiful small white pumpkin that can be edible or decorative. Casperita. Hooligan. Gooligan. Bumpkin. Wee B Little. What is very small pumpkins called? jack-be-little pumpkins. Which mini […]

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 to the winter squash family (as do butternut and acorn squash, and kabocha), and are delicious prepared in similar ways. Can you eat small sugar pumpkins? Bon Appétit says, “Sugar […]

Here’s the deal. Those large, showing pumpkins are full of water. Yes, you can cook up the flesh, make soup, breads, and cookies. But if you want to make pie or any other recipe that calls for canned pumpkin, then you must get rid of a large amount of liquid. Are those giant pumpkins edible? […]

A Pricey Pumpkin The pumpkin was grown from the world’s most expensive pumpkin seed, bought by seed merchants Thompson & Morgan last year for £1,250. The seed was taken from the current world record holder, grown in Switzerland and weighing in at aneye-watering 2,323lb (1,054kg). What is the most expensive pumpkin seed? In a modern […]

Pumpkin puree can be labeled as 100% pure pumpkin, pumpkin puree, solid pack pumpkin, or simply “pumpkin.” Regardless of what it’s called, one thing pumpkin puree won’t contain is any sort of seasonings or sugar—it’s just cooked and mashed squash. Can I substitute pure pumpkin for pumpkin puree? Making pumpkin puree from scratch (actual fresh […]

As soon as a pumpkin turns orange, people begin cooking pumpkins, and using them in every recipe they can find. At the same time, they ask “Are all varieties of pumpkins are edible?” The plain and simple truth is – – Yes, all varieties of pumpkins are edible. How can you tell if a pumpkin […]

14 delicious uses for Halloween pumpkins Roasted pumpkin seeds. Make pumpkin puree. Pickled pumpkin rinds. Bake a pumpkin pie. Make your own pumpkin spice latte. Make pumpkin chili. Dehydrate your own pumpkin pie leather. Bake some pumpkin bread or muffins. What can you do with pumpkins after Halloween? 8 Ways to Reuse/Recycle Pumpkins After Halloween […]

You can absolutely cook pumpkin the way you would cook any other winter squash. The varieties that are bred primarily for decorative use and Jack-o-lanterns may not be quite as flavorful or might be a bit stringier than pumpkins bred specifically for pies and other culinary uses but they are all edible. Which Decorative pumpkins […]

Wondering what to do with your pumpkins after October? Don’t let your jack-o’-lanterns go to waste! Try these ideas. You Can Eat Most Pumpkins. Pass Along Your Pumpkins. Feed the Birds. Create Compost. Play With Your Pumpkins. Feed the Wildlife. What do you do with pumpkins after they fall? What can you do with pumpkins […]

Cucurbits can contain cucurbitacin, a toxic compound that gives off a bitter taste. How do you know if pumpkin is bad? When a pumpkin goes bad, it will first begin to get soft on the bottom and then start leaking liquid. This is followed very quickly by mold in multiple colors, please throw it out […]

If the purée doesn’t smell like pumpkins, smells “funny” or sour, it’s no good. Bad taste. If the purée is super old, meaning the can you just opened is expired for a couple of years, check the taste before using it in your cooking. How long can fresh pumpkin puree last in the fridge? about […]

Combine small amounts of an oil or fat such as olive oil or butter into your soup. These help cover up bitter flavors by coating the tongue, and they add a comforting and flavorful taste to your soup. Why is my pumpkin soup bitter? Cucurbits can contain cucurbitacin, a toxic compound that gives off a […]

Pumpkin Puree Taste Comparison: Fresh: Squashy/pumpkiny, raw and unprocessed, almost herbaceous flavor. Regular Canned: Deep, slightly intense flavor but just different, maybe even “off” from the fresh. Organic Canned: More similar to the fresh stuff than the canned, but not quite as bright. What does pumpkin actually taste like? Amid hundreds of products and recipes […]

What to Do With Pumpkin Guts Stockpile it for Broth. Purée the Pulp. Turn it Into Chutney. Make a Creamy Pumpkin Hummus. Use It To Power Up Breakfast. Juice It. Make A Face Mask. Pumpkin Soup With Porcini Crostini. What to do with insides of pumpkin after carving it? Here are a few of our […]

Here are the best ways to dry pumpkin leaves at home – air drying (the good age-old method), using a Food Dehydrator, and drying them using an oven. Air drying is slowest and cannot be done at will, but cheapest while food dehydrator and oven are faster but needs appliances. How can pumpkin leaves be […]