Pumpkin Seeds

Removing the pulp and seeds from the pumpkins

Last night when we carved our pumpkins Nora carefully picked out all the seeds.  We then spread out the seeds on a cookie sheet, sprinkled on some kosher salt and peanut oil, and then roasted them in the oven for a half hour or so.  They ended up crunchy and delicious.  The kids even took some to school for a snack.

Stuey has been very enthusiastic about lighting the candles that we put inside of them.  He has become quite enamored with fire.  On Sunday morning after the Halloween party the bonfire was still smoldering away so I burned the pizza boxes and other party thrash on it.  Stuey enthusiastically helped out and then added more wood and kept the fire going ALL day.  He kept on coming inside to ask what else we had to burn.  Patrick

Nora with her creation

Stuey with his creation

Nora, Stuey and Daddy show off their finished Jack-o-lanterns.