Well, it’s not exactly zombie-ish, but you get the idea.

I’ve always been a fan of pumpkins. They were the basis for my favorite childhood dessert at Thanksgiving, with whipped cream, of course! I will buy a bakery pie in a pinch, but I prefer the homemade variety. When I got old enough, carving pumpkins was an annual Halloween festivity, followed by the bets to see how long it took for them to look like zombies.

Pumpkin carving has gotten quite elaborate in recent years. People are carving actual works of art on these gourds. Read More→