Did you know in colonial times, colonists would slice off pumpkin tops, remove their seeds, and fill the insides with milk, spices and honey? This was then baked in hot ashes and is the origin of the famous pumpkin pie! Besides pumpkin pie, how else can you enjoy pumpkin?
Pumpkin is great puréed in a soup with spices like sage and thyme. Pumpkin seeds, also called pepitas, can be roasted and tossed into salads, on top of soups, or mixed in with granola.
The largest pumpkin ever grown was 1,140 pounds! And pumpkins are 90% water, a content similar to that of watermelon. Pumpkins are filled with potassium and Vitamin A. The orange pigment of the pumpkin contains beta carotene, an antioxidant great for skin integrity and vision.