MANHATTAN, Kan. – It is nearly October, which means pumpkins are everywhere, including in popular food and drink items.
When the popular fall treat is used for baking and cooking, Kansas State University food scientist Karen Blakeslee says sugar or pie pumpkins are the No. 1 choice.
“They are smaller than pumpkins used for carving festive jack-o-lanterns,” Blakeslee said. “They have dense flesh and …