Who would have thought pumpkin would be an important survival food? In 18th century America, it was a staple for poor folks. Watch to see how they prepared pumpkins for food and what sort of folks were using them.

Other Pumpkin Videos on the Channel:
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Bread    • You've Never Had Pumpkin Bread Like T...  
Pie    • Pumpkin Pie Recipe from 1797 - 18th C...  
Campfire    • How 18th Century Soldiers Cooked Pump...  

Note about cooking: If you are planning on cooking some pumpkins we recommend pie pumpkins, they will have a better taste and texture than the larger decorative pumpkins (thanks to @palominogirl2732 and others)

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