Tag Archives | Pumpkin

Why Animals Are Smarter than Us

Why Animals Are Smarter than Us

My cat has the life. Her biggest decisions are whether to pee and poo indoors or out, and whether to nap in the basement in the baby carriage (where it’s high and dry and warm) or in my favorite chair on a cashmere blanket in a patch of sunlight. Sometimes, I resent her for that. […]

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Giving Thanks for a New Food Tradition

Giving Thanks for a New Food Tradition

by guest blogger Melanie Hansche, executive director of food content and strategy at Rodale Inc The guest list for this first-time Thanksgiving host sounded like the start of a bad joke: five Australians, a Texan, an Englishman, and a Mexican. (At least we had one American, right?) It was my first crack at hosting this […]

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5 Clever Pumpkin Carving Hacks

5 Clever Pumpkin Carving Hacks

by the Rodale’s team Happy Halloween! Before you get to trick-or-treating tonight, prep your doorstep with some fun and festive pumpkins. For inspiration on how to brighten your porch for the night, we’ve rounded up our five favorite tips for creating long-lasting, great-smelling, and beautifully carved pumpkins. To get started, watch the video below before […]

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No-Bake Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

No-Bake Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

by guest blogger Adrianna Adarme recipe developer,  blogger, and author of  The Year of Cozy An ideal cozy day to me looks like this: I have on fluffy socks, chill (maybe slightly emo) music is playing, the weather is brisk, and leaves are falling on the trees outside my windows. My oven is preheated to […]

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An Organic Pumpkin Spice Latte with Pumpkin Seed Protein

An Organic Pumpkin Spice Latte with Pumpkin Seed Protein

by Maria Luci, editor at Maria’s Farm Country Kitchen and Rodale’s As we breathe in the crisp air of autumn, there’s little else we can think of other than grabbing a cup of pumpkin-y espresso delight. If ever there were a true taste of fall, it would be found in a heavenly mug of Pumpkin […]

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How to Make Homemade Canned Pumpkin—Without a Can!

How to Make Homemade Canned Pumpkin—Without a Can!

Rumor has it that there will be a canned pumpkin shortage this year. (!?) Apparently, too much rain in Illinois has ruined this year’s pumpkin crop for major brands of canned pumpkin. But before you rush out now and stockpile cans for Thanksgiving, I strongly encourage you to not worry. You never have to buy […]

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New Ways to Use Pumpkin

5 New Ways to Use Pumpkin

 by guest blogger Peggy Kotsopoulos, registered holistic nutritionist, culinary consultant, and author of Kitchen Cures: Revolutionize Your Health with Foods that Heal While pumpkin is the quintessential representation of fall, this orange gourd has many more uses (and benefits!) beyond the notorious jack-o’-lantern. Health Perks of Pumpkin Pumpkin is rich in beta-carotene, a powerful antioxidant […]

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Savory Pumpkin Soup

Savory Pumpkin Soup

Once, a long time ago, on the Carribean Island of St. John, on the far side of the island in a little shack of a restaurant surrounded by goats and lapping waves, we had pumpkin soup that tasted like heaven. I’ve had many kinds of pumpkin soup since then, all competing for “as good as” […]

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