squash
Humans Are the Only Reason Pumpkin and Squash Aren't Extinct
A new study, carried out by researchers at Penn State and to be published today in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, says the Thanksgiving standards we eat are distant survivors of ancient fruits that avoided extinction only because they...
Mangelwurzels Make the Creepiest Jack-o-Lanterns
In the Somerset town of Hinton St. George, locals mark Halloween with "Punkies," hollowed-out mangolds or mangelwurzels (a type of beetroot) containing a lit candle.
A Scientist Unveils Some New Vegetables for Fall in This Week's Comic from Julian Glander
Introducing the squmpkin, the megasquash, and gourd that looks like a dick.
Drug Traffickers Love Smuggling Cocaine in Pumpkins
Earlier this week, 383 pounds of cocaine were uncovered at the Port of Philadelphia stashed within the bowels of—you guessed it—a bunch of pumpkins
Squash Brings Out the Pervert in All of Us
After their long, grueling night shifts in top-notch kitchens, I texted a bunch of high-quality chefs photos of squash varietals because it's gourd season. Who wouldn't want to take a peep at a pumpkin in prime form, or a glisteningly ripe gourd?
Thanksgiving Is Becoming a Major Event in Hanoi
Four decades after the Vietnam war, Thanksgiving is becoming popular in Hanoi. Recreating traditional Thanksgiving dishes, however, requires resourcefulness and patience, but can result in some pretty unique interpretations.
Everyone in the UK Still Hates Squatters
Despite a six-month-long PR drive, the squatting community are still finding life tough.