It's officially Fall ya'll! October brings us significant changes in the atmosphere and pumpkin season is in full effect. Make this season enjoyable by making the most of the change in weather, the new colors on the leaves and most importantly the best pumpkin treats you can find.
Pumpkin Picking
You may have noticed that a lot of stores and markets are gearing up to sell pumpkins this year. This is a great opportunity to grab one for yourself as well. Another fun idea is to head to your local pumpkin patch or farm to see if you can pick from the several amount of pumpkins they carry. This is such a great way to have your children involved in picking the pumpkin they like and start thinking of the endless possibilities that you will have!
Decorating Pumpkins
There's something so fun about decorating pumpkins for Halloween. You can basically paint any kind of pumpkin, but you'll want to start with a bump-free canvas. Since pumpkins often have ribbing, smooth-skin varieties are your best bet. If you want to eat the pumpkins after the kids have decorated them, be sure to use non-toxic paint. Otherwise, acrylic, latex and puff paint will all do the trick! If you want to make this extra fun for everyone host a Pumpkin Decorating contest! This is extremely fun when you set up a theme such as: superheroes, favorite cartoon character, etc.
Pumpkin Carving
According to Pumpkin Guide; Technically, any type of pumpkin, gourd or squash can be carved, but you want to select ones that are easy for you and your kids to handle. Whether you're picking them out at a farm or at farm or at grocery store, make sure that your pumpkin is healthy and free of decay. If you're headed for the patch, life the pumpkin off the ground and make sure the underside hasn't started to rot.
Test a Pumpkin Recipe
All pumpkins are edible! But of course the amount of pumpkin you get depends of the size of the pumpkin you choose. Cooking after your pumpkin is carved can be used to be pureed for soups, muffins and breads, but you never want to use a pumpkin for cooking after it's been carved and displayed for decoration. For fresh pumpkin pie, smaller and sweeter pumpkin varieties are best. Choose pumpkins that are 3-6 pounds in weight.
Please remember to always wear a mask and social distance yourselves while going out. Be sure to enjoy this year's pumpkin season!
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