Happy Hallowe'en everyone! Here are 2 pumpkins I carved this year for the kidlets to enjoy. The one on the right is called "Jack the Winker" and I found his face/template on marthastewart.com. I did my best to replicate it but he is a little rough. The one on the left had a huge misshapen "wart" on the back so I decided to cut that out in a wedge shape to make a witch's nose. I will have to try to find a hat for her/him. I bought three pumpkins this year but alas, the last one which was the plumpest, is rotten and moldy already so I may just put it out after 10:00 for the hooligans and ne'er-do-wells to do with as they please. I just hope it doesn't end up smashed up on my neighbour's front lawn!
As I write this, the aroma of roasting pumpkin seeds is filling the kitchen. Every year, we look forward to carving the pumpkins because that means having delicious pumpkin seeds to eat. We love them!!
To make them, all you need is 3 ingredients; fresh pumpkin seeds, olive oil, seasoning salt.
Rinse all of the pumpkin seeds under cool water to remove the pumpkin pulp.
Then, spread them on a cookie sheet and sprinkle with a good quality olive oil and seasoning salt. I used Hy's seasoning salt this year, but in the past have also used Johnny's seasoning salt. Really, any kind will do. Then just toss them with your hands and roast in a 350 degree oven for about an hour or so. I never really remember how long to roast them; just occasionally test one for crispness.
Happy tricks and treats!!
Rosie
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