Author: Gerardo Gonzalez

We like butternut pumpkins best when they’re roasted, but this hardy oblong variety is one of the most versatile options in the pumpkin aisle. Butternuts are a little sweeter, dryer and can be turned into soups, roasted with cinnamon or put to use in most cooked pumpkin dishes. What type of pumpkin is good for […]

Those big pumpkins you see at the pumpkin patch for carving into jack-o’-lanterns look appealing, but they’re the worst for cooking and baking. While yes, they are edible and you can cook with them, they’re very stringy, bland, and watery. What can I do with a large pumpkin? The average pumpkin costs about $3 but […]

However, domestically grown cucurbits can develop unsafe levels of cucurbitacin if they are cross-pollinated with wild plants or grown with inadequate water or fertilization. You can identify a poisonous cucurbit by its extremely bitter taste. It is important to spit it out because even a few bites can poison you. Can pumpkin be poisonous? Eating […]

Although typical large carving pumpkins can taste awful, they are edible. It is always best to use “cooking pumpkins” when selecting a pumpkin which you intend to eat. If you are carving it for Halloween before eating, wash it before you cut into it and rinse it again after displaying. Can Halloween pumpkin be cooked? […]

Abdominal pain; Vomiting; Dizziness; and. Hair loss, in rare instances. Can you get sick from eating old pumpkin? Symptoms of Toxic Squash Syndrome If you have eaten even just a few bites of exceedingly bitter squash, pumpkin, cucumber or another member of the cucurbit family, watch for these symptoms: Abdominal Pain. Diarrhea. Nausea. Can pumpkin […]

Just like all types of winter squash, sugar pumpkins can be baked, roasted, boiled, stewed, steamed, and pureed. You can even cook them in your Instant Pot. For the best flavor, however, I recommend slathering the skin and flesh in a little oil and baking or roasting in the oven. Can you eat the skin […]

6"–7″ diameter. Variety Information: Small, round pumpkin, 6″–7″ diameter, flattened at ends. Developed for cooking, ‘Sugar Pie’ has thick, sweet, fine-grained, orange-yellow flesh. How big do Sugar Pie pumpkins get? Sugar Pie Pumpkins are bright orange and have a very light ribbing with well secured handles when mature. Vines can spread 1.8-2.4 m (6-8′) long […]

For cooking, you’ll want to use sugar pumpkins (also called pie or sweet pumpkins), which are small and round. Long Island Cheese pumpkins, which are more oblong and can look like a wheel of cheese, are also good to eat. Field types are larger; have watery, stringy flesh; and are best used for decorating. Can […]

Often just 2-4 pounds, sugar pumpkins (also known as pie pumpkins or pumpkin pie squash) are sweeter than larger carving pumpkins, making them perfect for all of your favourite pumpkin dishes. Their flesh is also firmer and less stringy than carving pumpkins. Why is my sugar pumpkin so stringy? Save the skin. If the pumpkin […]

Shopping and storing for pumpkins The best pumpkins for cooking are the small pie pumpkins, which have a nicer texture and flavour than the larger ones. Look for pumpkins with firm and smooth orange skin and that feel heavy for their size. Avoid pumpkins with cracks and bruises. What kind of pumpkin should I buy […]

It’s great for using in tasty Autumn recipes including pumpkin cake, pumpkin curry and more. You also don’t need to waste the pumpkin seeds once you’ve scooped them out as they make great bursts of flavour and nutrients for salads and soups – we have given our recommendations for these below too. Can you cook […]

Jack-Be-Little. As adorable as their name suggests, these edible, palm-size minis become more uniformly orange as they ripen. They are the perfect choice (along with other mini-sized pumpkins such as the Baby Boo, Munchkin, or Sweetie Pie) for individual table setting decorations or decorating in small spaces. What are the orange and green pumpkins called? […]