I'm from Ukraine and here Halloween isn't that popular. We don't go trick or treating, there are poor costume options in stores and it's really hard to find a great theme party.
Although there is something we can really participate in - PUMKING CARVING. I, mean, there thousands of pumpkins in autumn here. I don't know why other people buy it, I personally will get it as a decoration.
So what do you need to do for a perfect scary pumpkin lantern?
So what do you need to do for a perfect scary pumpkin lantern?
- Buy a pumpkin. (big or small, round, oval or oblong - it's totally up to you)
- Get a knife, a spoon, a bowl and a marker pen - yeah, crazy chef toolbox.all following steps should be followed by BE CAREFUL AND DON'T HURT YOURSELF.
- Cut the top part of the pumpkin off using a knife. Don't throw it away, though, we will need it later.
- Take a spoon&bowl. Scoop all the innards out. It's up to you what to do with it: you can either throw everything out or cook something tasty.
Here are few ideas to help you:
http://www.marthastewart.com/274288/pumpkin-recipes#1123392
http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/recipe-collections-favorites/delicious-pumpkin-recipes
or just roast pumpkin seeds and enjoy them along with Tim Burton's movies. - Take a marker pen and draw a scary face on the pumpkin. Traditionally, it should be scary, but it's up to your imagination and creativity.
Struggling with a pattern? Let me help: http://www.pumpkinlady.com/pumpkin-carving-patterns/classic-jack-o-lantern-patterns/ - Take a knife again. Cut out the face.
- Put a candle inside you pumpkin.
- Light the candle up.
- Put the top (from the step 3) on the pumpkin.
- Enjoy!
or
Be frightened!)
I am in this Halloween spirit for a while now but didn't do a single thing about it. Well, YOLO (don't judge me:) ) - tomorrow I'm going to the market and buy a pumpkin. Carve one and decorate my room.
This video - ohh, halloween'y and fun - nice thing to watch, while carving your Jack-o'-lantern: