*Clean mason jar *Paint inside of jar to make mouth, nose and eyes *Dry *Paint colored paint * Dry *Put glow stick inside for an eerie glow
These remind me of when I was living in Huntington, WV. There was a man that lived in the area who literally carved hundreds of pumpkins with the help of volunteers) and made a huge attraction around Halloween time. It was always a big hit and definitely something you had to go see. The pumpkins in the picture are not from him but are very detailed carvings of pumpkins are just fascinating to look at.
prep: 30 min.. chill: 4 hrs. 2 (8-ounce) blocks extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded 1 (8-ounce)
package cream cheese, softened
1 (8-ounce) container chive-and- onion cream cheese
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 broccoli stalk
Red and green apple wedges
COMBINE Cheddar cheese and next 4 ingredients in a bowl until blended. Cover and chill 4 hours or until mixture is firm enough to be shaped.
SHAPE mixture into a ball to resemble a pumpkin. Smooth entire outer surface with a frosting spatula or table knife. Make vertical grooves in ball, if desired, using fingertips.
CUT florets from broccoli stalk, and reserve for another use. Cut stalk to resemble a pumpkin stem, and press into top of cheese ball. Serve cheese ball with apple wedges.
NOTE: To make ahead, wrap cheese ball in plastic wrap without stalk, and store in refrigerator up to 2 days. Aiiaeh sialk before serving,