Pumpkin - How to Select and Store

Pick a pumpkin that is heavy for its size.
The pumpkin should be blemish-free and should be bright in color.
The smaller the pumpkin, the more sweet and tender it will be.
If you are going to cook the pumpkin, pick one that is grown specifically for eating, such as a sugar or pie pumpkin.
Pumpkini can be prepared like most winter squash.
A pumpkin can be stored at room temperature for 1 month. After it has been cooked and mashed, it can be frozen for up to 3 months.