Who knew that watermelon carving was such a hot art form?
Around here we tend to think in terms of pumpkin carving — especially at this time of year, with harvest winding up and Halloween just looming on the horizon.
But I’m entranced by the whole carved-radish culture of Mexico’s Night of the Radishes, [...]
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Pumpkin carving is a rather strange kind of seasonal tradition, when you come to think of it — but so much fun for all ages!
Our family likes to make a bit of a party of it, with a big pile of pumpkins of various shapes and sizes, one or more for every member of the [...]
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Start by choosing a pumpkin that’s firm, fresh, and not over-ripe. Avoid any with soft spots or obvious bruises. If you can, buy from a roadside farm stand to get the best quality in the best condition.
Ready to carve a scarey face?
Kraft Foods has some carving tips and techniques for the novice, as [...]
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