How to Pick & Carve the Perfect Pumpkin

October 13, 2006 | Posted by Allison as Tid Bits & News at 1:00 pm | (3) Comments »

Having a carved pumpkin for the fall holidays is just fun, no matter who you are. But you must first know how to pick a good pumpkin for carving & here is a very helpful list we found on AllRecipes. Take a look:

Thump a pumpkin–a ripe, hollow-sounding one will be easier to scoop out.
Make sure it has no soft spots anywhere and has at least one smooth, unblemished face for carving. Put it back if there is major discoloration on any side.
Having a strong, well-attached stem is a sign of healthiness.
A medium-sized pumpkin is easier to work with than a huge or tiny one. But be flexible about the shape–a tall, skinny pumpkin may be just the thing for your design.
Balance is important too; a solid bottom that supports the pumpkin means less chance of rolling or being knocked over.

Now that we know how to pick out a good one, let’s take a look at that cat template while we have a few of those can’t-stop-eating-them Buttermilk Cupcakes!

Eat well & Have fun often!

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James Said,

October 16, 2006 @ 3:09 am

Thanks for the ideas every year i sit down with the kids and 2 pumpkins and the same hapens every year they look pretty bad so they usually just get left and forgotten about. This year ill use your ideas and some buttermilk cupcakes to celebrate a good job well done.
Art Said,

October 12, 2007 @ 3:16 pm

I Love the cat template but i like to know if
there is a way to get rid of the bad pumpkin smell.

Thanks.
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