"Only the knife knows what goes on in the heart of a pumpkin."
Simone Schwarz-Bart
Effy wanted in on the pumpkin carving action but I had to break it to her that we didn't get her a pumpkin. Not to mention the fact she doesn't have opposable thumbs to hold the carving utensils. She was disappointed but I think she understood.
Side note: Tortoise shell cats are perfect for Halloween.
Like a witch's black cat and a pumpkin rolled into one!
Like a witch's black cat and a pumpkin rolled into one!
But I digress, I did a little better this time as I didn't totally rage quit but I did need Eva to help me fully clean out the insides. Pumpkin guts are pretty stubborn when it comes to removal. We also opted to use steak knives and dessert spoons rather than buying the actual carving kits because we're old school like that. And by old school, I mean cheap.
Because of the fact I didn't buy a carving kit I quickly realised I was a little limited as to what I could do. I had hoped to do Jack from The Nightmare Before Christmas but his mouth was out of the question, as was his nose. Eva said the eyes I did looked cute so I went with it and made a baby.
I mean what's scarier than babies and the responsibility that comes along with them, right? I have to say though, Eva's was way better and I was totally jealous.
In Tesco we got these LED balloons to put inside them instead of candles to see what they were like. I think it was £3 for five. The packet says they last around fifteen hours.
I really like them. I also imagine the pumpkin will keep longer as it won't have the heat of the candle. Though I will probably miss the burning smell. I also think they work a bit better in bigger pumpkins. We had to tape the lid down on mine as the balloon was coming out the top. Doesn't look so good in daylight but you can't notice it in the dark. All in all I feel like the pumpkins were a success!

And my finished apples turned out like this.
I'm not going to lie, I think the milk chocolate one looks pretty good. Am I right? As we only had four apples we were left with a bowl of melted chocolate. And what does one do when they have a bowl of melted chocolate just like this?
And then we topped them off with some witch's stocking jellies we bought from Marks & Spencer. Sounds Halloweeny enough, right?
All in all it was a fun Halloween activity day and nothing went too wrong. We also didn't have to waste the insides of the pumpkin as both snails and hamsters can have it. I haven't tried giving any to Rue yet but it went down a storm with the snails.
I think your pumpkin looks pretty good! I like it with the coloured lights inside, it gives them a different twist!
ReplyDeleteAnd those apples look delicious! They would really satisfy my chocolate craving right now!
Patti
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First off, I think you and Eva had yourselves a Hallows eve kind of week considering on how much stuff you guys did!!
ReplyDeleteI've never carved a pumpkin. I feel like if I wanted to do it, I really wouldn't be doing anything but take pictures! Might be safer that way too! Your pumpkin looks cute, a little baby Jack!! I like the LED lights more than the candles, at least this way you won't have to worry about the pumpkin catching on fire! I've never had chocolate covered apples either! I've had caramel covered apples years ago, those were interesting to eat! And those others, I still don't know what they are but I've seen pictures of them on Pinterest! I also really want the gummi worms on top the most! :D
The candy apples look delicious! The LED balloons were such a great idea, they spooked up the lanterns so much more!
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Your pumpkins look awesome - I really like the idea of having those glowstick style lights in them too, it just gives it an edge, so cool! Love this post, it's getting me all excited for the 31st! The cakes look so yummy too. - Tasha
ReplyDeleteThe pumpkins look awesome! I haven't carved a pumpkin in years, I really need to do something for halloween this year! x
ReplyDeleteJasmin Charlotte
Ahh, your pumpkins are amazing - I love the idea of putting balloons inside them inside of candles! The different colours look really cool.
ReplyDeleteI also love the chocolate apples - I really want one now!
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