Take a sharp knife and make a cut in the flesh around one centimetre from the side, all around the turnip. This doesn’t need ...

Turnips bring an earthy flavor with a hint of pepperiness that goes well with curry spices. They are low-calorie but high in ...

Think your jack ‘o lantern is the creepiest one in town this Halloween? Until you’ve seen the grimace of a carved turnip curl into itself like a slowly dying witch, think again.

Farmers will feed the seasonal squash to the Tamworth pigs and sheep on the Museum’s historic working farm in an effort to ...

Some traditionalists might say that carving pumpkins is the only way to go because it is closest to the custom of creating ...

Learn the fascinating history and meaning behind the Jack-o'-Lantern tradition, from its origins in Irish folklore with ...

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Place the turnips in a sauté pan. Pour in enough water to come about a third of the way up their sides, leaving the tops ...

Carving pumpkins is a fun and creative activity that originated from an ancient Irish tradition of hollowing out root vegetables to ward off evil spirits, and can be enjoyed by the whole family with a ...

Winter produce often carries chemical residues. Apples, grapes, and strawberries are common culprits. These chemicals can ...

Halloween is almost upon us and pumpkin carving is well underway this autumn. Carving pumpkins originated from an Irish myth about Stingy Jack, where faces were carved on turnips to frighten his soul.

Supermarket shelves are buckling under the weight of pumpkins. Witches’ hats, cat ears and devil horns have been fetched down ...