"pumpkin pie" news and stories

Happy National Pumpkin Pie Day!

It may strike as strange that Pumpkin Pie Day falls on Christmas, yet pumpkin as a commodity is virtually unrecognized during the November holidays. But who can argue with the lyrics of the classic carol "Rocking Around the Christmas Tree"?

"Rocking around the Christmas Tree,
Let the Christmas Spirit ring.
Later we'll have some pumpkin pie
and we'll do some caroling..."

Looks like pumpkin pie isn't just a Thanksgiving staple after all!

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Hold the spritz of Calvin Klein Obsession, ladies and gentlemen. If you want to arouse your man, get a pumpkin pie baking in the oven. And, no, that is not a metaphor. According to a new study conducted by Chicago's Smell and Taste Treatment Research Center, the smell of pumpkin pie turns men on. Of the 40 scents tested (including strawberry, lavender, and vanilla), the odor of the spiced squash in a crust "increased the men's penile blood flow by an average of 40 percent" by reducing anxiety, and thus eliminating inhibitions. Get the whole story (and a lot more dish) at our sister site, Lemondrop.com.

And get baking! Here's Curtis Stone's recipe for Homemade Pumpkin Pie with Caramelized Walnuts to get the party started.

Whether you're running out of time or you just hate to bake, your dessert table doesn't have to be naked this holiday season. In addition to the fresh pies in your local bakery, there are tasty and budget-friendly options in the freezer section of your supermarket that, while probably not exactly rivaling a homemade version, come pretty close. But with so many brands to choose from, which one do you pick?

We tested six apple pies and three pumpkin pies, which we divided into four categories: Dutch apple, apple, pumpkin and an editor's pick. We chose our favorites, and tell you which ones are better left at the grocery store. All of these pies are available nationwide.

Unlike our Instant Stuffing Taste Test, no one brand dominated.

Pumpkin pie is a Thanksgiving icon -- if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

Get this pumpkin recipe along with many others after the jump.

The best part of pumpkin pie -- the filling -- is featured in a sumptuous maple-infused custard. No crust necessary!

Get this pumpkin recipe along with many others after the jump.