Before we leave the subject of pumpkins (see yesterday’s post), I want to tell you about an unusual variety to look for at this time of year.  It’s the beautiful, so-called “true” or French pumpkin, also known as Rouge Vif D’Etampes.  You’ll recognize its classic shape, which artists copied when they drew Cinderella’s fairy-tale carriage. Cooks disagree over [...]

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