NB:
Children should be supervised
at all times when using knives
1.
Select a fresh pumpkin in
a shape that pleases you.
Some folks prefer their
pumpkins
low and round, while others
like them tall and oval-shaped
2. Draw a circle
or hexagon on top of the pumpkin
in preparation for making an
opening large enough for your
hand to reach through
3. Cut through
the stem end of the pumpkin along
your outline with a sharp knife.
Use a back-and-forth slicing
motion to cut through the thick,
tough skin
4. Remove the
stem end, which will act as a
cap, making sure you scrape off
any seeds or pulp
5. Use a large
spoon to scoop out the seeds
and pulp from inside the pumpkin.
Hold the spoon by its bowl to
get extra leverage while scooping.
Use the seeds and pulp for cooking
or add to your compost bin
6. Draw a pattern
for the face on the clean pumpkin
with a felt-tip pen, or scribe
the lines into the skin using
a pencil. Be sure to make the
eyes, nose and mouth large enough
- you'll have a hard time cutting
out tiny features
7. Follow your
pattern as you carefully cut
all the way through the pumpkin
with a kitchen knife
8. Push the cut-out
features gently from the inside
of the pumpkin and discard the
pieces in your compost bin
9. Place a night
light inside the pumpkin to create
an eerie glow
10. When Halloween
is over, use a knife to cut the
pumpkin in to pieces and add
the whole lot to your compost
bin.
