Tag: Pumpkin

In North America and the United Kingdom, pumpkin traditionally refers to only certain round orange varieties of winter squash, predominantly derived from Cucurbita pepo, while in New Zealand and Australian English, the term pumpkin generally refers to all winter squash. Does the UK have pumpkins? An estimated 10m pumpkins are grown in the UK every […]

Muggles in Britain don’t drink pumpkin juice because people in Britain do not drink pumpkin juice. The books were written primarily with the British market in mind and to a reader here pumpkin juice is strange and magical the only time most shops stock pumpkins is at Halloween and most people don’t cook with them. […]

Hundreds of years ago in Ireland, Halloween tradition involved carving pumpkins into jack-o’-lanterns in order to scare the evil spirits passing away through the Irish farms, since then it has become a vegetable synonymous to the festival, which is mostly celebrated by Americans. Why is the pumpkin a symbol of Halloween? In the 19th century, […]

Rather than using their nutritional and readily available seeds, pre-Columbian natives grew pumpkins for their flesh. They were among the first crops grown for human consumption in North America. Thanks to their solid, thick flesh, pumpkins proved ideal for storing during cold weather and in times of scarcity. What were pumpkins used for in colonial […]

British Baker finds out. “The British have never really got on board with the Thanksgiving classic, pumpkin pie,” says Fabien Levet, national account manager – foodservice at Pidy UK. Is pumpkin popular in the UK? Since the 1990s, pumpkin carving for Halloween has become an increasingly popular activity across Britain. Do they eat pumpkin in […]

Mice, such as the white-footed mouse and the deer mouse, will not only nibble on your pumpkins but they will decimate them at all stages of a pumpkin’s life cycle. They’ll even dig up and eat planted pumpkin seeds, though they prefer early stage pumpkin plants. How do I keep mice from eating my pumpkins? […]

Plain canned pumpkin is the healthiest choice for your dog. Both fresh and canned pumpkin are good sources of nutrients and fiber, but canned pumpkin contains a higher concentration of fiber and nutrients compared to fresh pumpkin. Are pumpkins poisonous to dogs? Both raw and cooked pumpkin is safe for dogs. (If your dog or […]

Its nutrients and antioxidants may boost your immune system, protect your eyesight, lower your risk of certain cancers and promote heart and skin health. Pumpkin is very versatile and easy to add to your diet in both sweet and savory dishes. Try incorporating pumpkin into your diet today to reap its health benefits. Why are […]

The word “pumpkin” originates from “peopon,” which means “large melon” in Greek. It then evolved to “pompon” in French and “pumpion” in Britain. The Americans later changed it to “pumpkin,” the name we still use today. Who came up with the name pumpkin? 3. The name pumpkin originated from the Greek word Pepõn, which means […]

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. How can you tell if a pumpkin is poisonous? You can identify a […]

Making Use of Pumpkins After Halloween While they can be eaten, the mass-produced Halloween pumpkins found at grocery stores are bred to be decorations and do not have good flavor or texture. To avoid waste, chop them up and put them in the compost after October 31st. Or donate them to a goat farmer. What […]

Celtic cultures were the first to introduce carving to the scene, which later became a staple of Irish culture. The term, “Jack-o’-Lantern” comes from an old Irish folk tale called “Stingy Jack.” Legend has it, that Jack invited the Devil himself to have a drink with him. What country started pumpkin carving? IrelandIn Ireland, people […]

Celts Used to Carve Turnips to Ward off Evil Spirits during Samhain. Long before pumpkins and gourds ruled over late October, root vegetables reigned supreme. But it wasn’t just in the name of spooky fun. Did the Celts carve pumpkins? As far as we know, the origin of pumpkin carving dates back to the time […]

Bon Appétit says, “Sugar pumpkins are smaller, sweeter, and less fibrous, which makes them a great choice for cooking… Their solid texture turns creamy with roasting, steaming, sautéing, or pureeing. Are the small sugar pumpkins edible? Also called pie pumpkins or sweet pumpkins, sugar pumpkins are smaller, sweeter, and less fibrous, which makes them a […]

Pumpkin flesh is typically what most people eat. But the young leaves are also edible. While plants are likely mature now, according to University of California-Davis, “You don’t have to wait for the pumpkin to mature before enjoying the plant. The leaves are edible and can be cooked like spinach. What is the benefit of […]

Well, they won’t kill you, but the flavor may lack sweetness. Green pumpkins happen. All pumpkins start out green and gradually ripen to orange. Are green pumpkins poisonous? Are Green Pumpkins Edible? Contrary to popular belief, any pumpkin you can grow is edible. This includes unripened orange pumpkins that are still green or green-tinged. However, […]

Cucurbits can contain cucurbitacin, a toxic compound that gives off a bitter taste. The bitterness is bred out of domesticated cucurbits. But sometimes insects moving from one field to another cross-pollinate a cultivated plant with a wild or ornamental one. Can bitter pumpkins be poisonous? Cucurbits can contain cucurbitacin, a toxic compound A doctor warned […]

Eating your Halloween pumpkin The flesh, guts, and seeds of Halloween pumpkins are all edible, so don’t throw them away when you carve the inside of your jack-o-lantern. Separate the flesh and the seeds into two bowls as you carve for use in other dishes. Can you eat a Halloween pumpkin? It’s easy to forget […]

You want to use small baking pumpkins when making pumpkin puree. Look for signs that say “sugar pumpkin” or “pie pumpkin.” They just taste better than anything larger (especially your Jack-O-Lantern varieties. Leave those to the decorating). If you are at a farmer’s market, ask the farmer which pumpkin to get. Can I use a […]

Giant pumpkins don’t make the best eating pumpkin, they are very watery and not very tasty at all. Plus if you have been using fertiliser on them, they may have some of this inside of them. Can you cook with giant pumpkins? Here’s the deal. Those large, showing pumpkins are full of water. Yes, you […]