Everand Logo

Welcome to Everand!

  • Eat Well

    Pumpkin

    May 08, 2019 4 minutes
    Words / Terry Robson

    Pumpkins belong to the Cucurbitaceae family and there are many varieties, including Cucurbita pepo, C. moschata or C. maxima. Butternut and Jap (both C. moschata) are the two species most commonly consumed in Australia.

    The word pumpkin is attributed to American settlers who got the word from the English term of the time for the vegetable, “pompion”.

    Pumpkins grow as a rambling vine over a large area. These plants were domesticated in Central America as far back as 10,000 years ago and they were taken by Portuguese and Spanish explorers to many parts of

    You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

    More from Eat Well

    Eat Well1 min read
    Terrine
    A The w6rd “terrine” dates back to the Middle Ages and it simply describes an earthenware dish used for cooking. Over the centuries, the cooking vessels have evolved to include ceramic, glass and cast iron and “terrine” has also come to mean the food
    Eat Well4 min read
    VIVA LA baguette!
    Across the nation in France, locals religiously make the daily trek to a boulangerie or bakery to purchase fresh, crispy baguettes. In fact, a staggering 30 million baguettes are baked each and every day. Baguettes do indeed beckon the masses and wit
    Eat Well1 min read
    Prawns
    Prawns make for a quick easy meal that will please everyone. The best way to season them is with citrus such as lemon and lime or with garlic and Italian herbs. Paprika is another great option. To a bowl of cleaned prawns just add smashed garlic clov

    Related