2011 Jack-O-Lantern Thread.

[Gamez235]

Who's been cutting some pumpkins up with loved ones this year for Halloween. If you or someone you know cut it up...Post it up!

Here's the ones my son, wife, and I did tonight.

My son's.

The wife's

and mine.

 

[7th Stepper]

Cool Pumpkins, we don't do that anymore, haven't since our daughter was little. Curiosity, do you roast the seeds after you get finished? We always did, and they're far better than the ones they sell in the stores.

 

[Gamez235]

Yep we do. The wife and I did this before our kids were born and do it now more that we have kids. It's a lot of fun.

 

[lovemachine]

I've never carved a pumpkin before. Why would you roast the seeds?

 

[lovemachine]

And what are you using to light them up? I have never seen jack-o-lanterns lighted in color like that...

 

[tyler34]

I've never carved a pumpkin before. Why would you roast the seeds?

pepitos!

 

[Gamez235]

Roasted pumpkin seeds are awesome.

I use Chem-Lights for my lanterns.

 

[MrSmitty]

Those are AWESOME!!! Great job!

 

[BDBHoover]

One I did over at a buddies house

ICH LIEBER JAGERMEISTER!!!!!

 

[Lucas156]

 

[Lucas156]

Mine are starting to rot already this sucks. Is there any way to preserve them longer?

 

[esrice]

I use Chem-Lights for my lanterns.

That idea alone was worth clicking on this thread!

Someone rep this man! (I'm all out. . .)

 

[7th Stepper]

Roasted pumpkin seeds are awesome.

I use Chem-Lights for my lanterns.

I've never lit our pumpkins like that, but it's a great idea! I do SECOND, THIRD AND HEREBY PASS the nomination that Roasted Pumpkin Seeds are truly Awesome! They're one of the delicacies of the season! After scooping them out of the pumpkin and getting all the strings, pulp, and other nasty things off them, wash them clean and let them soak for about 10 or so hours in very salty water. Take them from the water, dry them off, and lay them out on something nonstick. Don't use paper towels, wax paper, saran wrap, etc, they'll just stick to that once they're dry.

We have but best luck using Pam on large cookie sheet, and left them out to dry for another 24 hours. Salt them liberally and put them in the oven at about 300 degrees. Bake until they turn a bit brown around the edges, flip once or twice, then after about 2 or so hours, take them out (leave them on the pan) and let them cool.

Once they're cooled, remove them from the pan and put them in an airtight baggy (we usually use Ziplock) and store them at room temp.
They make awesome snacks for watching the tv, eating while on the computer, or just reading a book. You can try and separate the seed from the shell, or just eat them whole. Either way they're very good, and a good source of vitamins. We have taken to buying them by the bag, the best ones that I've found are made by "David & Sons". They make great Sunflower Seeds too, especially the Ranch flavored ones.

Pop a handful in your mouth and enjoy!

 

[CalebToNowhere]

We coat the exposed area in vaseline. Helps keep them longer.

Mine are starting to rot already this sucks. Is there any way to preserve them longer?

 

[snorko]

Lighting the jack-o-lanterns at the 2010 Redbrush pumpkin shoot.

the 2011 shoot is Nov. 6

 

[Kcustom45]

Here is a pumpkin my wife carved.

I haven't have pumpkin seeds in a long time. Now I really wish I had a spare pumpkin sitting around.