So your pumpkin carving skills leave a little to be desired. (Is that a witch or a Smurf?) But even if your finished jack-o'-lantern looks a bit, um, jacked, there’s buried treasure hidden inside.

Pumpkin seeds are far more versatile than you may realize. They're particularly delicious roasted and tossed in various ...

Some varieties are naturally more flavourful than others. Merlin and cylindrical type beets are most often rated as among the sweetest and most intensely flavourful. Time of picking makes a difference ...

Nutrition and Halloween do not necessarily go hand in hand. While many parents may go to great lengths to ensure their youngsters’ Halloween treats offer at least a little nutritional value, the bulk ...

Pumpkin season is officially upon us, which means we’ll be seeing a lot of Jack O’Lanterns, pies, and seasonal drinks like Starbucks’ infamous spiced lattes. Unfortunately, pumpkin season isn’t great ...

I first encountered pumpkin seeds the same way a lot of American children do — in slimy fistfuls pulled from Halloween pumpkins. Of course, I immediately discarded the seeds, along with the stringy ...

The earthy nuttiness of pumpkin is irresistible when enhanced with aromatic spices. For many, the alluring taste and scent of cinnamon and clove, plus ginger and nutmeg, are part of what defines the ...

Before you discard your Halloween pumpkin, save the seeds for planting or eating next year! It's easy and totally worth it.

Pumpkin seeds make excellent garnishes. Hardly a salad gets tossed in my house that doesn’t benefit from a generous sprinkle of toasted pumpkin seeds. Along with a richly nutty taste, they add a ...