Brian Minter: Decorative fall pumpkins are delicious, too

In most parts of the world, this is the time of year when pumpkins make their presence known in a big way.
I would venture to say the pumpkin’s primary use today is for autumn decor.  From table centrepieces to porch displays, it’s hard to imagine a more colourful, long-lasting and resilient vegetable that adds such great value to our fall decorating.
Native to Central America and Mexico, pumpkins were used by Indigenous peoples for food and medicine.  According to The Magi