Spotlight: Pumpkin Carving Don’ts

October is the month for pumpkins, whether it is carving pumpkins, drinking pumpkin spice lattes, eating pumpkin bread or snacking on some roasted pumpkin seeds.

Although pumpkins are delicious and fun to decorate and carve, there are some things that need to be avoided.

So, what to do with your pumpkin? Here are a few things not to do:

·  Don’t eat a pumpkin that has been carved as a jack-o-lantern.

·  Don’t choose a tiny pumpkin if you are planning on making a jack-o-lantern. The smaller the pumpkin, the more difficult it is to carve.

· Don’t choose a pumpkin that has a lot of bruises or soft spots. Try to choose a pumpkin with a lighter color; these pumpkins are easier to carve.

· Don’t throw away the pumpkin seeds. Pumpkin seeds can be roasted to make a delicious and healthy snack.

· Don’t leave the pumpkin outside in direct sunlight all day. The pumpkin will rot faster and probably produce a potent smell.

· Don’t leave the candle lit in the jack-o-lantern too long; this can cause a fire hazard. Better yet, instead of a candle try an LED light.

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