Autumn is well over a month away, and many people across the U.S. have been sweating through rolling heat waves — but pumpkin spice is already popping up on menus and store shelves. Krispy Kreme DNUT ...

Pumpkins are as much a part of fall as chestnuts and colorful leaves. They look pretty, smell cozy—and often end up in the soup pot in many kitchens. But not every pumpkin is suitable for eating. The ...

This is the season when autumnal displays surround us. Decorative gourds seem to appear overnight, as if beamed down from an alien spacecraft: striped, speckled, warted, and winged. Bright bursts of ...

Each fall, as grocery stores and garden centers pile up mountains of orange pumpkins, it’s easy to forget the diverse gourd family. Pumpkins might be the headliners, but they’re not the only stars in ...

Sponge gourd soup, a staple in Chinese home cooking, has unexpectedly gone viral online — not for its taste, but as a metaphor for the way parents often dismiss their children’s feelings, as well as ...

Kaita, or snake gourd, a staple in Indian cuisine, offers a delightful taste and numerous health benefits despite its unusual appearance. Rich in fiber, it aids digestion and supports weight loss.

There's a lot to love about squash. The mild, malleable, flavorful vegetable can be endlessly reinvented into dozens of different dishes. And there are so many varieties! From thick-skinned ...

The world's biggest pumpkin exhibit just hit the final frontier. Every autumn, Ludwigsburg Castle in Germany transforms its grounds to host the world's largest pumpkin exhibition. Every year brings ...

Sadhguru often talks about the magic of nature in the form of fruits and vegetables that help us lead a healthier life. According to one of his blog posts, incorporating ash gourd or winter melon into ...

You know what I’m talking about — the strange, bumpy things you see every fall. They’re piled high at all the stores, squatting on front porches, or sitting in a bowl your friend insists is “autumnal.

Pumpkins are easy to love. Whether carved into scary faces, baked into spicy holiday pies or adding brilliant shades of orange to fall decor, they’re probably autumn’s favorite fruit. But, there is ...