Veggie of the Month - October: Pumpkin
October’s here, and that means pumpkin season is in full swing! Beyond carving jack-o’-lanterns, pumpkins are delicious in soups, breads, and more. Their earthy sweetness pairs perfectly with cozy fall spices like cinnamon and nutmeg.
Our featured reading is Pumpkin Jack by Will Hubbell, a story that follows a Halloween pumpkin after the holiday, teaching children about the pumpkin life cycle in a fun, relatable way.
Give these pumpkin recipes a go:
Pumpkin Soup – Roast pumpkin chunks, then puree with broth.
Pumpkin Pancakes – Add pumpkin puree and autumn spices to pancake batter.
Pumpkin Bread – Moist and lightly sweet, great for breakfast or snacks.
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds – Don’t waste the seeds from carving! Season and bake them.
From classroom crafts to snack-time treats, pumpkins bring festive fun all October!
