Today is National Pumpkin Day 26

Yes, today is National Pumpkin Day, and since pumpkins are so good for you - and SO tasty - I'm very happy today to share some fun pumpkin facts with you along with a recipe I found on  Pinterest . . . Pumpkin, Cinnamon Pull-Apart Bread! Doesn't this sound like the perfect bread for a Fall breakfast, brunch, or special dinner?!!!! I am going to try this with my family . . . not only will it taste delicious, but I know it will make my house smell like fall - all pumkiny and wonderful, but first some fun pumpkin facts - did you know . . .

• The world's heaviest pumpkin weighed over 2,600 pounds. 
• The word "pumpkin" showed up for the first time in the fairy tale, Cinderella.

• Each pumpkin has about 500 seeds. They take between 90 and 120 days to grow, which is why it's recommended to plant them between May and July. High in iron, they can be roasted to eat. The flowers that grow on pumpkin vines are also edible.

• There are more than 45 different varieties of pumpkin. They range in color like red, yellow and green with names like Hooligan, Cotton Candy and Orange Smoothie.

• Pumpkins are technically fruits. More specifically, they are a winter squash in the family Cucurbitacae, which includes cucumbers and melons. Maybe you've wondered "is pumpkin a fruit?" Since they're savory, many people (even foodies) just call them vegetables anyway.

• Every single part of a pumpkin is edible. Yep, you can eat the skin, leaves, flowers, pulp, seeds and even the stem!

• Pumpkins are 90% water, which makes them a low-calorie food. One cup of canned pumpkin has less than 100 calories and only half a gram of fat. In comparison, the same serving size of sweet potato has triple the calories. They also have more fiber than kale, more potassium than bananas and are full of heart-healthy magnesium and iron. Try one of these canned pumpkin recipe ideas for a sweet or savory treat.

You will find more information about pumpkins at this link and this link. 

So, now for the recipe - just follow the link for the recipe - and get ready to treat your family with this wonderful bread! This could easily become a traditional - and delicious - way for my family to welcome the Fall!