Pumpkin

Preheat your oven to 400ºF and have a rimmed baking dish ready. Rinse off the pumpkin, then use a knife to stab the hard outer… Read More »How Do You Soften A Pumpkin In The Oven?

What is this? Just like all types of winter squash, sugar pumpkins can be baked, roasted, boiled, stewed, steamed, and pureed. You can even cook… Read More »Can You Cook Pumpkins?

Instructions Prime the pumpkin by painting 1-2 coats of white or light-colored paint. Let dry 1-2 hours. Apply top coat of paint and let dry.… Read More »How Do You Paint A Foam Pumpkin?

Use a gouge or rotary tool ($50, The Home Depot) to etch large sections. A crafts knife works best to outline and cut out fine… Read More »What Tool Can I Use To Etch Pumpkin?

Reason 3: Fake Pumpkins are Outdoor Friendly I think my favorite thing about using fake pumpkins to decorate for fall is that they are weather… Read More »Can Craft Pumpkins Go Outside?

Microwave tip: Place washed pumpkin in a shallow heatproof, microwave-safe dish. Cover and cook on High/800watts/100% for 4-6 minutes or until just tender. Can I… Read More »Can Pumpkin Be Microwaved?

If cooking in the OVEN, place clean pumpkin half or halves cut side up on a baking sheet (if pumpkin is large, you will have… Read More »How Do You Roast A Pumpkin To Remove Skin?

Dogs can eat pumpkin, but not all in all forms. For example, it’s best to avoid raw pumpkin, pumpkin skin and the stem, as they’re… Read More »Can You Give A Dog A Whole Pumpkin?

This year, save a pumpkin and carve your spooky masterpiece into a watermelon instead. I love sharing fun, dairy-free ways to enjoy the holidays, and… Read More »Can You Carve Watermelon Like Pumpkin?

It is possible, and it also saves on the mess when compared to carving real pumpkins. Carving faux pumpkins can be done using a hot… Read More »Can You Use A Hot Knife On A Pumpkin?