My local grocer, had a wonderful display of baking pumpkins yesterday. Perfectly symmetrical. No scars. Picture ready, but what to do with such a find? My mind began to dance.
Past Autumn seasons have found me:
- Dipping small pumpkins in white glue and rolling them in glitter for use as mantle and table decor.
- Hand drawing patterns of dots and swirls with gold inks and paints. Quite impressive on white pumpkins and a lovely Thanksgiving decoration.
- Hollowing out the small finds, then removing the seeds and goo ...once clean I drilled small holes (Cutest Hubby, not loving me borrowing his drill), and used these treasures as tea light holders around the Thanksgiving table.
If pumpkins play with your imagination, I have found a few sites that may prove a fun visit.
- Halloween decorating ideas for you pumpkin can be found at FamilyFun.com, Hallmark magazine, Better Homes and Gardens and Sunset. Each source offers a different look at carving and use of your pumpkin, all are worth a look.
Perhaps you are in search of a recipe or two when you see a pumpkin? Please, then consider these:
- The Roasted pumpkin with stuffing may be a nice choice for a cold night. After baking, slice and serve this savory offering.
- These Pumpkin Pots de Creme would be a nice addition to the Thanksgiving menu, check it out.
- A Savory Pumpkin Tart may take a bit of time and effort, but the end result sounds promising.
Keep in mind that pumpkin is a vitamin gold mine, low in fat, high in fiber and due to that brilliant orange color, it is naturally loaded with the antioxidant, beta-carotene. In short, a pumpkin recipe may be a winner for your family. ...enjoy!
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