Tag: Seasonal cooking

Botanically, rhubarb is a vegetable, a member of the buckwheat family, though a 1947 U.S. court ruling reclassified it as a fruit for tariff purposes. This legal reclassification has long obscured its true nature and limited its culinary perception to mostly pies and desserts. However, its tart, tangy profile is incredibly versatile and shines equally well in savory applications.

According to the USDA, canned products labeled 'pumpkin' can also contain various golden-fleshed winter squashes. However, the real question for home cooks isn't the varietal, but whether '100% pure pumpkin' is different than 'pumpkin puree.' The answer might surprise you.

While most people associate pumpkins with their iconic orange hue, the entire plant, including the immature fruit, is edible. Not only are immature pumpkins safe to eat, but they offer a different flavor and texture profile from their ripe counterparts, making them a versatile ingredient in the kitchen.

Did you know that many cultures around the world use pumpkin leaves in their cooking, treating them as a highly nutritious leafy green? Knowing when to eat pumpkin leaves is the key to unlocking their tender texture and mild, delicious flavor, preventing tough or bitter results.

While store-bought pumpkin spice blends are a convenience for many, the pre-packaged flavor often lacks the depth of a custom-blended mix. Understanding what to avoid with pumpkin is key to unlocking its full flavor potential, rather than settling for a mediocre, one-note dish.

In 2004, a group of influential chefs, including Claus Meyer and René Redzepi, released the 'New Nordic Kitchen Manifesto,' igniting a culinary revolution rooted in the region's traditions and catapulting the new Nordic food movement into global acclaim.

An estimated 8 million pumpkins become food waste during Halloween celebrations each year, but almost all parts of the pumpkin are edible, including the flowers, leaves, seeds, and interior. Learning how to eat the stuff inside a pumpkin can help minimize waste and unlock some surprising nutritional benefits.