June 14, 2009
I know these should be served in the fall, but Miss F was starting pumpkin and a whole can would be a lot for one baby. This recipe is fantastic ...
A pumpkin is a large orange gourd related to the squash and muskmelon. They are popularly used in pies and soups. The seeds, which are known as "pepitas" are often husked and roasted to produce a nutty snack food.
Want to know if this food is in season near you? Download the Locavore iPhone app for produce seasonality information!
Bloggers, have you written about Pumpkin? Add a widget!
Pumpkin is a gourd-like squash of the genus ''Cucurbita'' and the family ''Cucurbitaceae'' (which also includes gourds). It is a common name of or can refer to cultivars of any one of the species ''Cucurbita pepo'', ''Cucurbita mixta'', ''Cucurbita maxima'', and ''Cucurbita moschata''. They are typically orange or yellow and have many creases running from the stem to the bottom. They have a thick shell on the outside, with seeds and pulp on the inside.