Food for thought
The pumpkin, with its radiant orange hue and bulbous form, wasn’t always the esteemed vegetable we now associate with festive delicacies. Historian Cindy Ott shines a light on an interesting tidbit of our past: the early American settlers regarded pumpkins with disdain, deeming them as “emergency rations.”
Yet, a pivotal moment in history, the first Thanksgiving of 1621, witnessed the pumpkin’s debut as a culinary centerpiece. Despite this historical significance, very few have explored the impressive health benefits this humble gourd offers.