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Your Pumpkin Deserves a Job in the Kitchen
National Pumpkin Day is a good reason to bring home a pumpkin destined for dinner.
When: Monday, October 26
Shop for: Pie pumpkins for recipes calling for pumpkin purée
Choose: Firm pumpkins that feel heavy for their size, without cuts or soft spots
Storage: A cool, dark place; Illinois Extension says whole pumpkins can keep for two months
Save the seeds for roasting with your favorite seasonings. Illinois also has a substantial connection to the canned version: Extension reports that more than 90% of the country’s canning pumpkins are grown here.
