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Pumpkin ushers in fall decorations, foods | Local News
STE. GENEVIEVE, Mo. — It is pumpkin time, when people celebrate the versatile vegetable that marks seasons, holidays and traditions. This member of the squash family has been grown in North America for thousands of years, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist Katie Kammler. Some pumpkins are kitchen workhorses, lending color, fiber and flavor to desserts, soups and other dishes. But consumer demand drives many plant breeders to focus on ornamental appeal rather than table quality, said MU Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Modern pumpkins mature into a deep orange color much earlier, and most varieties now bear a large stem that serves as a convenient handle. Another new development is…
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10 pieces of pumpkin decor your kitchen needs this fall
— Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed’s editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission. We tend to spend a lot of time in the kitchen this time of year. Between baking seasonal treats, prepping Thanksgiving dinner, and every comfort meal in between, fall is a popular time to get cozy around food with loved ones. End-of-Summer Stealsfest kicks off Sept. 18. Sign up now for our Perks and Rec newsletter to get exclusive deals for our subscribers through Sept. 22. If you love fall as much as we do, you’ll want to be sure your kitchen is fully decorated and ready for the entertaining season.…
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Target’s 2022 Halloween decorations include a 5-foot pumpkin skeleton for under $40
If you’re looking to get a head start on your Halloween shopping, Target has already opened its beloved Hyde & Eek Boutique online, and we’re not even out of July. The festive decor includes a pumpkin skeleton that’s 5 feet, 4 inches tall for just $40! Target’s Posable Pumpkin Skeleton measures 64 inches and features orange bones and a pumpkin head. The indoor-outdoor figure can be manipulated into various poses for standing, hanging or sitting. We have to imagine it would look great on a porch or patio holding a bucket of candy on Halloween night. Unfortunately, every “body” apparently wants one of these guys, as the pumpkin skeleton is…
