Explore the Culinary Potential of Ohio Pumpkins this Fall

摘要

People who buy pumpkins based strictly on their decorative potential are like those who choose wine for the pretty label. The difference is that eventually the wine customer will uncork the bottle to see if their whim paid off in a satisfying taste. Pumpkins are big business in Ohio bringing in more than $25 million to local growers. The demand for the fall fruits reflects our passion for Halloween, one of the highest grossing holidays in the United States. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, seven out of every eight pumpkins sold live their post-harvest life as a fall decoration before they are tossed. Most consumers are unaware of the culinary potential beneath the unconventional colors, warts, bumps, lumps, and ridges.