How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds Don’t throw out the seeds! Make a tasty and healthy snack in a few simple steps to add flavor and irresistible texture to each bite. Pumpkin seeds are composed of two parts; the cream-colored shell and the kernel or pepita which is olive green in color. Bot...
1. Wash the Pumpkin Chances are, your pumpkin has been sitting in the patch for a while. If you’ve purchased yours from the grocery store, herbicides are a possibility. To prevent any chemicals getting into your seeds, wash the outside of your pumpkin thoroughly. If it’s yourhomegrown ...
If anything goes wrong during the pollination process and a flower isn't successfully pollinated, that could reduce the number of healthy pumpkins the plant is able to produce. Pests or Diseases Some pumpkin varieties are prone to a pest known as the squash vine borer, which attacks squash...
Pumpkin is an inherently extremely healthy food. One cup of the orange squash contains only 30 calories packed with potassium, iron, vitamin A, vitamin C and magnesium. There's no denying it is a smart add to your diet. There is also nothing unhealthy about the combination of spices that ...
When to pick pumpkins: Pumpkins are called “long keepers”. A healthy, uncarved Pumpkin can last to Thanksgiving and beyond. Pick pumpkins when they are ripe. Avoid fruit that is not yet completely orange. While it may ripen up in time for Halloween and decoration, it is not a sure th...
Well, there’s something about the flavor and texture of fresh pumpkin puree. Homemade pumpkin puree is different than canned pumpkin. In a majorly good way. I’ve always been more pleased with my pumpkin recipes made with fresh pumpkin puree. The flavor is sweeter, more delicate, and oh ...
But even if you’re asking, “Mike ‘Mik-whats-his-name?”The Pumpkin Planis a book you shouldn’t pass up. Why? Simply because it addresses one of THE biggest challenges we all face as semi-new entrepreneurs: How to focus on the right bright-shiny-objects and grow a healthy, beautif...
Thump the pumpkin with a finger; the rind will feel hard and sound hollow. Press a fingernail into the pumpkin’s skin; if it resists puncture, it is ripe. Carefully cut the fruit off the vine with a sharp knife or pruners; do not tear it. Be sure not to cut too close to the ...
Homemade pumpkin pureee is so easy to make yourself and turns out creamy and delicious, perfect for fall baking! Make it yourself in the oven, slow cooker, or Instant Pot.
Here’s how to clean and cook pumpkins in two different ways. Plus, if you’re cooking your own pumpkins, it’s just one more step to make homemade pumpkin purée! Enjoy the fall flavor and healthy goodness of fresh pumpkin! Picking the Right Pumpkin ...