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The pumpkin was not always referred to as such, the name derived from the Greek word for large melon which is pepon. The name was later changed to Pompon by the French. The English called it pumpion. The finally it was changed by American Colonist to what we know it now as pumpkin.
Pumpkins fall into the Cucurbitaceae Family which include: squash, watermelon, cucumber, zucchini, gourds, and luffa. Although the exact date is unknown, researchers have dated pumpkins back to the time of
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Pumpkin aid in weight loss, sharpening vision, your immune system, skin care, cancer and diabetes. The added fiber aids in weight loss, beta-carotene aids in vision, and vitamin A aids in stronger immunity. On top of the fiber benefits, one cup of canned pumpkin is ninety percent water; it also contains less than fifty calories. Because beta-carotene, is converted to Vitamin A in the body, this enables the retina to absorb and process light. This is achieved by consuming one cup of pumpkin which is equal to the 200 percent daily recommended intake of Vitamin A (Obenschain). The immune system uses that same Vitamin A to combat against infections, viruses and infectious diseases. DIY pumpkin mask along with the beta-carotene leaves the skin soft and exfoliated along with an added protection against UV rays. The Beta-carotene and Vitamins A and C in pumpkin are essential in fighting cancer; by lowering the risk of some types of cancer, and acting as a shield against cancer-causing free radicals. Research shows pumpkins can be used to reduce blood glucose level in diabetics by improving glucose tolerance and increase the amount of insulin the body
Since turnips weren't readily available in the U.S., they found pumpkins to be abundant and the best replacement.
The short stories, “Turned”, by Charlotte Perkins Gilman and “The Good Corn”, by H.E Bates provide strong examples of how the representation of characters influence’s the reader’s perception of a text. Both stories depict similar characters: a middle-aged, childless wife, her husband and an 18-year old girl who works for them. They are both about a similar situation: man cheats on wife with girl and girl falls pregnant. However, the author’s of the text are from very different backgrounds and this is reflected in their stories. Although there are many similarities between “The Good Corn” and “Turned”, the values reflected in these stories, their resolutions and the reader’s perception of them are vastly different due to the contexts of
Back at home one of my family’s favorite fall traditions is carving pumpkins. I still remember the first time I got to help with carving.
One day i was walking in the pumpkin patch. I Could smell the donut ready to be ate in the barn it smelled delicious. I had to go get the ranger to put the bright orange pumpkins in the back of the ranger so people don't have to walk to far. After that i have to walk in the barn to feed the cows there nasty food. They i have to go clean the fat pigs. Then then it will be ready to open. Right when it opened there was a ton of idiotic people. At first all the amazing donut were gone so i had to ride down the road and get more from the bakery. When i walked it smelled so good i had to buy like 500 donut when i got back the line was crazy.
In the 1620s the potato was introduced to the colony of Virginia courtesy of the British governor of the Bahamas. The potato didn’t truly spread until it received a seal of approval from Thomas Jefferson after serving them to guests at the White House (Chapman, n.d.). The potato continued it’s spread across the world and eventually became a staple part of meals (and snacks) the world over.
A bit of wind did not stop over 200 people from visiting the Norman Farm Market’s second annual teal trick-or-treat night Tuesday evening. The event, which took place during the market’s typical Tuesday hours, was an inclusive Halloween celebration for kids of all ages.
If you're looking for a good pumpkin, then don't choose me. I mean, who wants a pumpkin with three flaws. I wouldn't want to get a pumpkin with these flaws. The flaws I have are bad. I have holes, i'm smelly, and I am square.
I am Brooklyn , Brooklyn Stone , and this is my story. Every year near Halloween me and my dad always went to get Pumpkins at the Windy Dindy Pumpkin Patch near the grocery store. At the time i was 7 years old , i was an only child with a mom and a dad. Me and my dad went to the pumpkin patch and my dad had a very bad heart attack , he landed on the pumpkins , broke his skull and died. I remember I was on the floor bawling. My dad had told me when i was about 5 or 6 that one year he was going to die in the pumpkin patch and i would have to pick the right pumpkin to save his life. I didn't believe it until that day. One pumpkin was rotten , another was little , and some others were huge.
Purple corn is a Peruvian superfood with more antioxidants than blueberries. This corn contains many phytonutrients including large amounts of polyphenols and anthocyanins, which protect the blood vessels. Studies show that plants with high anthocyanins and phenolic constituents have the highest antioxidant activity. Anthocyanins are a type of complex flavonoid that plants give a blue, purple or red. Anthocyanins are acting anti-inflammatory and stimulate the regeneration of connective tissue.
Welcome children, adults, elderly and people of all ages in between to Jade’s Extravagant Pumpkin Patch! Here we feature the most beautiful activities of fall. Today is the perfect day; the breeze is slightly dancing around us, while the sun is slightly peeking through the clouds and all you need is a light jacket! At my pumpkin patch we offer every fall activity possibly imagined in one place. First I will start you off with my top of the notch pumpkin patch. In previous years we have grown the biggest pumpkin in Iowa weighing in at 175 pounds! My guests are allowed to pick the perfect pumpkin for them, and the amount is unlimited! After you are done at the pumpkin patch take a gander over at our corn maze. This features a map along with hidden treasures buried in the stalks of corn, enter if you dare. If you make it out of the corn maze wander down to our haunted house, unless you would like to wait until after dark! Be ready to run for your lives from terror! If you make it our alive come inside and get some hot chocolate before you head out to our nightly bonfire, which features ghost stories in the dark. This will be the perfect fall day!
Alexandria Squash Facts: It is a summer squash popular in parts of the Middle East. It is closely related to Zucchini. The skin of the squash is where all the vitamins are. So you have to eat the skin and all to get all the vitamins. It grows open and allows for easy picking. It is a hybrid that is somewhat resistant to mildew. The smaller the squash, the tastier it is. You can deep fry it. You can eat the seeds, leaves, tendrils, and flowers. It has the vitamins, A ( for your eyes), B6(for energy and management), thiamin, niacin, C (for collagen),and K (for blood clotting). It also has the minerals phosphorus, Riboflavin, folate, magnesium, potassium, and manganese.
Leaves are turning an array orange, red, and yellow and beginning to fall. The weathers getting cooler, coats are coming out, and holidays are near. During the fall my family and I love to spend time together to bake everything from pies to cookies to donuts. The very first thing I learned how to make is a pumpkin roll. Baking a pumpkin roll is my favorite thing to bake all you have to do is gather the ingredients, mix them all together to bake and then serve them.
1719 – Potatoes appeared in United States. They were brought by the Governor of Bermuda, Nathaniel Butler include cedar chest and other vegetables to Governor Francis Wyatt of Virginia at Jamestown. Later on, these tubers were cultivated around the country.
It’s neutral. Summer squash is loaded with nutritious fiber and vitamins, but it has a neutral taste that can form the base of any flavor of smoothie. Try combining summer squash with ginger, orange, and turmeric, or pair it with blueberries and acai berries for a tropical flair.
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