We're getting ready for Halloween!
We're eating our candy corn, firing up our wood stove, and brushing our black cat's luscious fur! We're also getting craftily festive.
A few more updates are on the way, but tonight we were all abuzz about our fresh carved pumpkins!
A couple weeks ago, we picked up some templates bundled with "Safety Saws," "Seed Scoopers," and the like. Then we went to our local market and picked up some fresh pumpkins.
Unfortunately, then life got in the way, and we ignored our pumpkins.
We're eating our candy corn, firing up our wood stove, and brushing our black cat's luscious fur! We're also getting craftily festive.
A few more updates are on the way, but tonight we were all abuzz about our fresh carved pumpkins!
A couple weeks ago, we picked up some templates bundled with "Safety Saws," "Seed Scoopers," and the like. Then we went to our local market and picked up some fresh pumpkins.
Unfortunately, then life got in the way, and we ignored our pumpkins.
Well, that and we were afraid that our ever-hungry local squirrels might gnaw away our designs before the big night even gets close!
Tonight, however, was the night for carving.So, carve we did, but first, we had to do the inevitable scooping, squishing, sloshing, and scraping of the innards! Then we had to scrub the seeds because we're planning to roast them up for fiber-filled, fall treats in the next few days.
Tonight, however, was the night for carving.So, carve we did, but first, we had to do the inevitable scooping, squishing, sloshing, and scraping of the innards! Then we had to scrub the seeds because we're planning to roast them up for fiber-filled, fall treats in the next few days.
The Mrs. chose the owl design from the book of templates. She's a huge fan of owls. Two of them even flank our computer monitor.
The Mr. chose a triptych of skulls for his pumpkin (also from the book). He also likes the memento mori motif. You can even find a skull and crossbone design on his Scrabble tile bag.
After about an hour, covered in drying pumpkin slime, flour, and goofy Halloween grins, we lit some candles to inspect our work!
After about an hour, covered in drying pumpkin slime, flour, and goofy Halloween grins, we lit some candles to inspect our work!
Hooray for pumpkins!
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I don't notice any difference in flavor.