If possible, go directly to the farm and pick a pumpkin from the vine. That's the only way to know if your pumpkin is really fresh.
Look for a well-balanced pumpkin with a steady base.
Make sure the stem isn't broken. Look for a sturdy stem and never, ever lift the pumpkin by the stem. Sturdy or not, it’s a short trip from “nice pumpkin” to splat.
Choose a solid, not soft or mushy pumpkin. It should be the right color orange and not have any soft spots or bruises.
Thump the pumpkin and listen for a solid “thunk”. A hollow sound is bad news.
If you plan on carving your pumpkin, make sure it's not too small. You will need ample room for carving out the face.
* Actual tips borrowed from around the web, mostly here and here.
** Need pumpkin carving ideas? Check out this site: Extremepumpkins.com. Go to the photo gallery or the contest winners page. Fun!
October 21, 2007
How to pick a pumpkin
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Cute! My favs are the ones where it looks like she's trying to pick up the pumpkins that are at least as big as she is!
You know - If you're going to go through all this trouble: http://www.extremepumpkins.com/dunanddrag.html You'd think you'd at least want to get the number of eye-stalks right. /geek off.
Hee! I agree with Ms. Huis Herself. Nicely illustrated, AKJ!
Look how cute your girl is! Obviously, a very good day at the pumpkin patch!
she is seriously cute!!
was she giving that pumpkin a kiss?
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