​Leeks are much milder than their close relatives, onions and garlic, yet wonderfully spicy. No wonder it is considered to be a year-round ingredient.

No ingredient has a stronger association with fall than the pumpkin, when this vegetable is elevated from lowly gourd to the star of desserts, meals and tablescapes. However there is much more to this vegetable, both from a culinary and nutrition perspective.

The Hokkaido pumpkin is pretty unknown for us still; however, it has had a steep increase in popularity during fall. Considering many of its amazing properties. So what are they? EAT SMARTER is here to tell you.