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October 22, 2018

Pumpkin Spice: Sweet or Savory?

It’s that time of year again: pumpkin spice lattes have returned to our favorite coffee shops, and many fall and holiday-themed sweets (cookies, muffins, doughnuts, cakes, pies, etc.) feature the humble pumpkin. Pumpkin is a vegetable, and when eaten plain, it contains many nutritional benefits. A ¾ cup serving of pumpkin contains only 25 calories […]

WRITTEN BY: Jenny Lobb, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Franklin County

REVIEWED BY: Candace J. Heer, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator, Ohio State University Extension, Morrow County

SOURCES:

  • Fruits & Veggies More Matters. Pumpkin: Nutrition, Selection, Storage. https://www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org/pumpkin
  • Stowell, AJ. Insider’s Viewpoint: 10 Surprisingly Perfect Ways to Use Canned Pumpkin. Fruits & Veggies More Matters. https://www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org/10-surprisingly-perfect-ways-to-use-canned-pumpkin/

Categories: Food
Tags: healthy cooking, pumpkin, pumpkin spice, sweet potatoes

October 26, 2015

Fall, Fairs, Festivals & Food Safety

Now that fall season is here, communities are offering hayrides, pumpkin picking, fall festivals, craft shows, and more. When thinking about these fall activities, many people start to crave iconic fall festival food, such as apple pies, hot spiced cider, and pumpkin flavored everything. I love going to these fall festivals and enjoying the treats, […]

Categories: Food
Tags: fall, food safety, food truck, pumpkin

October 5, 2015

Don’t Throw That Pumpkin Away!

Later this month, many of us will be thinking about what we are going to do with the pumpkins we have grown or bought to use as decorations around the house.  Rather than throwing them out into the field or compost pile try home food preservation!   You can dry or roast the seeds and […]

Categories: Food
Tags: fall decor, food preservation, food safety, freezing, pumpkin, pumpkin seeds, roasting

September 13, 2014

Pumpkin – Full of Flavor and Health Benefits

Pumpkins are a sure sign of fall! While many people decorate with pumpkins, did you know eating pumpkin provides several health benefits? Choose pumpkins with a bright orange color to ensure high levels of beta-carotene which the human body converts to Vitamin A. A diet rich in foods with high levels of beta-carotene offers health […]

Categories: Food
Tags: food preservation, food safety, pumpkin

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