Tomatoes – Varieties, Health Benefits, Processing and Recipes
Julia Wójcik
2026-03-16
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Most people associate tomatoes with summer sunshine and abundant harvests... Not only are they pleasing to the eye, but they are also rich in vitamins and minerals. They can be considered the king of summer! What are their properties and how can we utilize them in the kitchen?
Pumpkin (Cucurbita spp.): An Annual Crop with Ancient Origins and Global Cultivation
Pumpkin, a member of the botanical family *Cucurbitaceae*, is an annual plant with an exceptionally long history of cultivation. The earliest evidence of its domestication dates back to approximately **5500 BCE in present-day Mexico** [1], establishing it as one of the oldest cultivated crops on the American continent. While pumpkins are now most prominently associated with the **festive jack-o’-lantern tradition** of American Halloween, their diverse varieties originate not solely from the Americas but also from Africa and Asia, where they have historically played—and continue to play—a vital role in regional food systems and agricultural practices.
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