Carving It Up!

by Kris Pitcher

It's almost Halloween and time to get the pumpkins ready! I've been cooking with and eating pumpkins for a few weeks, but have yet to do the fun part of actually carving one! There is something about reaching in to all that slimy gooey mess as you clean out the inside! What fun.

Selecting your pattern has taken on a whole new sophistication with templates and tools. So there is no excuse not to have the best on the block! Seriously, put some elbow grease into this.

Clean those seeds up and roast them in the oven while you carve your pumpkin. You'll have a tasty treat when you're done. I like to put soy sauce on them before I roast them so they are salty delicious.

Now, you have a few days left to plan out your pumpkin carving and really there's nothing wrong with the standard jack-o-lantern face either. But have some fun this holiday and get into the spirit of the season. Whether you trick or treat, you are bound to have a great time carving it up!