Entries Tagged 'Halloween' ↓
October 6th, 2014 — Halloween, Tips, WIFE Guide
We’ve all been there… Trying to guess-timate the best time to carve your pumpkin to ensure it will last until Halloween night. So THE WIFE™ did a little research and found out some of the best tried and true methods for keeping pumpkins their freshest. The suggested tips below will insure your creatively carved pumpkins will last and be enjoyed by your neighborhood trick or treaters.– Taryn Cox for THE WIFE™
1. Choosing your pumpkin – Select pumpkins that are very fresh and firm. Avoid choosing a pumpkin that has bruises, soft areas, cuts and or any other visible blemishes.
2. Weather: Remember that warm weather and hot sunlight can speed up the decay of your pumpkin. If you live in a hot climate be sure to store your uncut pumpkins in a cool spot and wait to carve them a day or two before Halloween.
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November 24th, 2013 — Autumn, Cooking, Halloween, Thanksgiving
Pumpkin Pie marshmallows:
Ingredients:
- 3 Packs Gelatin (unflavored)
- 1 Cup Cold Water (Divided)
- 1 1/2 Cups Sugar
- 1 Cup Light Corn Syrup
- 1/2 Cup Pumpkin Puree
- 1 Tbsp. Vanilla
- 1/2 Tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1/2 Tsp Ground Ginger
- 1/8 Tsp Ground Cloves
- 1/4 Cup Powdered Sugar
- 1/4 Cup Cornstarch
November 13th, 2013 — Autumn, Cooking, Halloween, Thanksgiving, The Breakfast Club
Baked Pumpkin French Toast Stuffed with Cream Cheese:
Ingredients:
- Large Loaf of French or Italian Bread (any crusty dense bread could work for this)
- 7 Large Eggs
- 2 Cups Skim Milk
- 2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 2 Teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 3/4 Cup Libby’s Canned “Easy Pumpkin Pie Mix”
- 4 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
- 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
- 12 oz Cream Cheese
- Dash of Salt
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November 7th, 2013 — Autumn, Cooking, Halloween, Thanksgiving, The Breakfast Club
Autmun: Pumpkin S’more Doughnut Muffins
Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 Cups All Purpose Flour
- 1 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- 1 1/2 Cups Sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter, Melted and Cooled
- 1/4 Cup Vegetable Oil
- 1/2 Cup Buttermilk
- 1 Tablespoon Ground Cinnamon
- 2 Teaspoons Ground Ginger
- 1 Teaspoon Fresh Grated Nutmeg
- ¼ Teaspoon Ground Cloves
- 11/2 Teaspoons Vanilla
- 1 1/2 Cup Pumpkin Puree
- 12 Mini Hershey Chocolates
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October 30th, 2013 — Arts and Crafts, Halloween
Mr. Mummy Pumpkin:
What You’ll Need:
- Marking pen; pairing knife
- Smooth white pumpkins
- Spoon or ice cream scoop
- 2 flat toothpicks
- 2 black marbles
- Strong adhesive for glass, such as E6000
- Candle
