Embrace the Gourd: Uniting Pumpkin Lovers in a Patch of Fandom!
Pumpkin is a whimsical world where vibrant hues and earthy aromas collide, transforming simple recipes into culinary artistry. It's a versatile muse, inspiring everything from lattes to pies, infusing warmth and nostalgia into every bite.
Pumpkin Trivia
What is the scientific name for the pumpkin? (Advanced)
#1: Cucurbita pepo
#2: Solanum lycopersicum
#3: Zea mays
#4: Fragaria × ananassa
What is the origin of the word "pumpkin"? (Expert)
#1: Italian
#2: French
#3: Native American
#4: Spanish
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Pumpkin Fun Facts
Pumpkins are technically fruits, specifically a type of berry called a pepo.
Pumpkins can grow to be very large; the world record for the heaviest pumpkin was over 2,600 pounds.
Pumpkin Polls
What is your favorite way to enjoy pumpkin?
Pumpkin Pie
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Pumpkin Soup
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What is your favorite pumpkin-inspired dish?
Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin Soup
Pumpkin Bread
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If You Love Pumpkin You Might Also Enjoy Discovering:
Books: The Pumpkin EaterThe Secret HistoryThe Night CircusAmerican GodsThe Thirteenth TaleWe Have Always Lived in the CastleThe Shadow of the WindThe Enchanted April
Characters: CinderellaJack SkellingtonIchabod CraneGus GusSamantha (Samantha's Pumpkin) Sleepy Hollow's Headless HorsemanThe Great PumpkinPeter Pan's Tinker BellHocus Pocus' Winifred SandersonBelle (of Beauty and the Beast)
Music: Autumn Leaves by Josephine BakerHarvest Moon by Neil YoungSweater Weather by The NeighbourhoodTake Me Home, Country Roads by John DenverRivers and Roads by The Head and the HeartBloom by The Paper KitesLittle Lion Man by Mumford & SonsHome by Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic ZerosBudapest by George EzraBreezeblocks by alt-J