Halloween

  • 10 key steps to the perfect jack-o-lantern

    One year ago today, I published what has become one of the most popular posts on this blog: Pumpkin carving tips In which I ran through the 10 key steps to carving the perfect pumpkin for the season, including brilliant advice such as “Scoop right”. Take a peek before carving your own masterpiece this weekend.

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  • Pumpkin carving tips

    If you’re doing some pumpkin carving this weekend, here are my tips for a fun and successful experience: 1.) Choose a big pumpkin. Bigger ones are nicer looking, give you more room to carve your pattern, and generally are more sturdy. You’ll also want to look for a nice carving area- so only choose as…

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