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Pumpkin
Pumpkin

A spherical orange gourd (aka squash) that grows on a vine. In cooking, pumpkins are most popular in pies, but they can be prepared like any winter squash. The seeds are often husked and roasted to produce a nutty snack food.

The pumpkin seems to have originated in Central America. Seeds from related plants were found in Mexico dating back to 5500 B.C. Pumpkin is a good source of Vitamin A, potassium, fiber and certain anti-oxidants.

Legend of Stingy JackPumpkins are used to carve Jack-O-Lanterns during Halloween. The concept of the Jack-O-Lantern seems to stem from the Irish legend of Stingy Jack. Long story short, Stingy Jack upset the devil while playing drinking games. When he died, heaven didn't want him and the devil was still upset. That left Jack roaming the earth in spirit form. For reasons unknown, Jack roamed the earth with a lantern carved out of a turnip. Naturally, it's easier to fashion lantern from a pumpkin than a turnip, and over time the pumpkin as a lantern became symbolic of Halloween.

To see a pumpkin in your dreams, implies openness and your receptiveness to new ideas and experiences. A pumpkin is also symbolic of female sexuality.

The world's largest pumpkin was grown by Steve Daletas of Oregon in 2004. His pumpkin weighed 1,385 pounds. That's heavier than most grizzly bears! (IMPORTANT UPDATE: On October 1, 2005, Larry Checkon of North Cambria, Pennsylvania blew away the old record with his pumkin that weighed 1,469 pounds. Congratulations Larry!)


Interesting Pumpkin Fact:
The pilgrims made pumpkin pie by filling a hollowed out pumpkin shell with milk, honey and spices, then baking it. See this related recipe.


Articles that reference "Pumpkin":
  1. 10 Tips To Make Perfect Waffles
  2. 326 Ways To Enjoy Toast
  3. Muffin Madness 101

Recipes with "Pumpkin" in the title:
  1. Baked Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal
  2. Buttermilk Pumpkin Pancakes
  3. Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread
  4. Cranberry Pumpkin Waffles
  5. Creamy Pumpkin Pecan Oatmeal
  6. Frozen Pumpkin Smoothie
  7. Kalis Pumpkin Pancakes
  8. Low Carb Pumpkin Pancakes
  9. Maple Pecan Pumpkin Pancakes
  10. Mini Pumpkin Souffles
  11. Plump Pumpkin Pancakes
  12. Pumpkin Apple Streusel Muffins
  13. Pumpkin Apple Waffles
  14. Pumpkin Biscotti
  15. Pumpkin Bread
  16. Pumpkin Fritters
  17. Pumpkin Maple Pancake & Waffle Topping
  18. Pumpkin Maple Sauce
  19. Pumpkin Milkshake
  20. Pumpkin Muffins
  21. Pumpkin Muffins II
  22. Pumpkin Oat Muffins
  23. Pumpkin Pancakes
  24. Pumpkin Pancakes II
  25. Pumpkin Panks
  26. Pumpkin Pecan Oatmeal
  27. Pumpkin Pie Breakfast Shake
  28. Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal
  29. Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal II
  30. Pumpkin Raisin Muffins
  31. Pumpkin Spice Latte
  32. Pumpkin Spice Muffins
  33. Pumpkin Waffles
  34. Spicy Pumpkin and Bacon Waffles
  35. Whole Wheat Pumpkin Pancakes
  36. Whole Wheat Pumpkin Pie Waffles

Recipes with "Pumpkin" in the ingredients:
  1. Aloha Hawaiian Granola
  2. Baked Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal
  3. Banana Fruit Toast
  4. Buttermilk Pumpkin Pancakes
  5. Carrot Zucchini Bread
  6. Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread
  7. Cranberry Pumpkin Waffles
  8. Creamy Pumpkin Pecan Oatmeal
  9. Crunchy Soy Granola
  10. Egg-Free Spiced Pancakes
  11. Frozen Pumpkin Smoothie
  12. Jack-O-Lantern Breakfast Pie
  13. Jeannie's Healthy Muffins
  14. Kalis Pumpkin Pancakes
  15. Low Carb Pumpkin Pancakes
  16. Maple Pecan Pumpkin Pancakes
  17. Mini Pumpkin Souffles
  18. Munch's Medley
  19. Plump Pumpkin Pancakes
  20. Pumpkin Apple Streusel Muffins
  21. Pumpkin Apple Waffles
  22. Pumpkin Biscotti
  23. Pumpkin Bread
  24. Pumpkin Fritters
  25. Pumpkin Maple Pancake & Waffle Topping
  26. Pumpkin Maple Sauce
  27. Pumpkin Milkshake
  28. Pumpkin Muffins
  29. Pumpkin Muffins II
  30. Pumpkin Oat Muffins
  31. Pumpkin Pancakes
  32. Pumpkin Pancakes II
  33. Pumpkin Panks
  34. Pumpkin Pecan Oatmeal
  35. Pumpkin Pie Breakfast Shake
  36. Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal
  37. Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal II
  38. Pumpkin Raisin Muffins
  39. Pumpkin Spice Latte
  40. Pumpkin Spice Muffins
  41. Pumpkin Waffles
  42. Spicy French Toast
  43. Spicy Pumpkin and Bacon Waffles
  44. Sweet Potato-Pecan Pancakes
  45. Tofu Scramble
  46. Tonia's Muesli
  47. Whole Wheat Pumpkin Pancakes
  48. Whole Wheat Pumpkin Pie Waffles


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