Pepitas are a type of pumpkin seed, but you won’t find them hiding in just any pumpkin. They are not, as many people think, the inside part of every pumpkin seed. Instead, pepitas actually grow ...

Yes, decorative gourd season is upon us, and while the markets are chockablock full of cute striped and ridged little squashes, we’re truly awash in a sea of pumpkins. Everywhere you turn, whether ...

As a child, I remember walking into the kitchen and smelling cinnamon and nutmeg just as Mum’s pumpkin pie was coming out of the oven. Waiting for it to cool down, so I could top it with a big dollop ...

Mary-Frances Heck is a chef and food editor, formerly a senior food editor at Food & Wine. In addition to her recipes and articles appearing in many well-known publications, she has her own cookbook, ...

If you have a sweet tooth, I’d like to share a treat. A few weeks ago, Renew’s “Fuel Up” columnist Emma Willingham wrote about the nutritional benefits of pumpkins. I’ll sum it up by saying they’re ...

Canned pumpkin is a great ingredient for sweet treats or savoury dishes — and it's worth noting it's both healthy and budget-friendly. (Photo via Getty Images) Emily Lawrence is finding the cure to ...