How to Carve a Disco Ball Pumpkin

A disco ball pumpkin is an unusual way to welcome those trick-and-treaters this Halloween––they’re bound to stop and look again. The disco ball pumpkin is also a really neat addition to a party table, as a centerpiece or decoration in your home. This tutorial offers two versions, both of which areeasy and look spectacular when completed.

Method 1 of 2: Drilled pumpkin disco ball

Just be sure you’re comfortable using an electric drill before embarking on this epic (but simple) pumpkin carve!

 1. Choose a suitable pumpkin. The pumpkin should be medium to large in size and as round as you can get it––think disco ball when selecting it!

 

2. Cut the lid off the top of the pumpkin. Scoop out the flesh using a strong spoon or other implement. Discard the flesh (or make something vaguely tasty out of it if you’re brave––the seeds can be roasted if desired).

 

3.Check the base of the pumpkin at this stage. The pumpkin should sit flat. This may necessitate removing some of the base but remember that if you do this, it’ll affect where you can place the pumpkin for display or will require a surface for it to sit on (non-flammable surface if using real candles).

4. Mark the pumpkin drill holes. Work around the pumpkin from top to bottom (or bottom to top) placing dots at evenly spaced intervals in rows around the pumpkin. These are your markers for drilling the holes next.

 5. Drill out the holes. If you want to be really fancy, there are drill bits designed to do this but really, any electric drill should do the job. The size of the holes is up to you––you can enlarge them by using a “carving” action with the drill as you make the initial hole and simply working at it until the hole is large enough.

 6. Place the pumpkin on the surface where it will be displayed. If using live candles, make sure the surface it sits on is non-flammable.

 

7. Add the lighting. Either use tea light candles with real flame or use battery operated versions (LEDs). Make sure it is well lit, as this is a disco ball pumpkin after all!

Celebrate Hallowen Day

Halloween only comes around once a year, so why not go all out? If you like scaring people do it! If you don't its just a excuse to party and celebrate! Celebrating Halloween is more fun when you decorate the outside of your home with lots of stuff to scare those who dare walk up to your door. All lit up at night, a decorated home welcomes all the little Ghosts in a Dirt Graveyard ,ghosts and goblins. With the addition of some scary music, the little ones will giggle with delighted terror as they knock on your door, yelling, "Trick or Treat!"

Method 1 of 2: For Adults

 1.Set jack o' lanterns in your windows. If you're feeling gutsy, place them lining your sidewalk; however, know that if they're outside they risk getting smashed and ruined. You can buy pre-made, decorative jack o' lanterns at any big box store or at craft supply stores. But making them yourself is always better!

  

2.Load up on candy. Have a good stock -- you never know how many children will be knocking on your front door. If you have any left over, well, all the more for you! 

 

3.Decorate your house in the spirit of Halloween. You can choose a theme (like a haunted house or cemetery) or you can just swallow your house in orange, black, cobwebs, and stuffed witches, like many choose to do.

 

4.Have a Halloween pre-party. Why only have your decorations up only for kids 2 or 3 hours one day a year? You went to all that work -- might as well put those fake skeletons and dry ice to good use. At your party, have halloween games, finger foods, drinks, and music. Not every party has to be scary, but you certainly can add a "room of horror" if you so choose.

 

5.Welcome in the trick or treaters. The time has come. Make sure all the right lights are on, the music is playing, you're in your costume, and the candy is ready. You'll probably get a few that come before your city's designated time, so stay on the lookout.

Method 2 of 2: For Children

 1.Buy a new costume each year. Shop around until you find the costume you're looking for -- there are literally hundreds to choose from. If you can't find what you're looking for in your area, try online. Some places will get you your costume in as little as a few days. Remember to ask your parents first! 

 

2.Crave a pumpkin One of the quintessential American traditions of Halloween is pumpkin carving. Grab mom or dad and go the pumpkin farm (Wal-Mart works, too) to pick out your next pumpkin victim. Do you want to do a spooky face? A friendly face? Maybe not a face at all?

 

 3.Celebrate the holiday with friends or family. Halloween does not just have to be trick or treating. A night or two before, get your friends and family together, go bobbing for apples, stick in a scary movie, and load up on the popcorn and salty party foods -- you'll be eating chocolate, chocolate, chocolate for the next two weeks! 

 

4.Go trick or treating! Put on your ghoul make-up and join the ghosts and witches saying Trick or Treat! (Smell my feet, give me something good to eat!) But remember only to visit those with porch lights on or those with Halloween decorations. It's usually pretty easy to tell. If they have lights on and decorations up, these are clearly people happy to celebrate (and give you something!) and this is where the Halloween spirit explodes with vitality.

How to Make Pumpkin Bars

The Halloween Day is arounding the corner,we can get ready to do some prepare work for hallowen day. Pumpkin is quite important and significant element for Halloween Day.
Ideal for Halloween and Thanksgiving, these bars are easy to make and taste delicious.
I will introduce the way of making Pumpkin Bars.

Ingredients

• 4 eggs
• 1 16 oz/450g can pumpkin
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp cloves
• 1 cups oil
• 2 cups flour
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder

• Part 1 of 3: Preparing the Ingredients

  

   Mix all of the ingredients together in a large bowl. 

    
   Part 2 of 3: Baking the Pumpkin Bars
  
  
  

   Place in the oven. Bake at 350ºF/180ºC for 20-30 minutes.

   
  Prepare the icing. Mix the icing ingredients together until well combined. Add a little milk to improve consistency if necessary.
   
  Spread icing over the baked bar sheet when cooled.
   
  Cut into bars once the icing has set.

  
  

Miso noodle soup takes virtually no effort to make and comes together in just 10 minutes. It’s perfect for a quick meal.
Miso is fermented soy bean paste. It is salty and full of deep umami flavor. Plus, miso paste is packed with B vitamins, so it’s good for you too. Miso paste comes in white and red colors. It doesn’t matter which kind you use. Miso paste is available in Asian markets and in the Asian section of the grocery store. I use the salty, umami-filled miso paste along with some soy sauce and lime juice to create a tasty, easy soup stock.

I love using fried tofu in this soup, it adds great texture and makes the soup more filling. I buy fried tofu from the Asian market. If aren’t able to find fried tofu, simply pan fry some raw tofu (pat it dry first) with a little oil, or just use raw tofu.
Feel free to add whatever vegetables you like in this soup. Here are some suggestions:

• Steamed leftover vegetables
• Leafy greens like spinach or kale
• Sweet corn
• Bamboo shoots
• Bean sprouts
• Boiled egg
• Baby bok choy
• Nori (dried seaweed)

Read more : http://www.ehow.com/ehow-food/blog/miso-noodle-soup-with-vegetables-and-tofu/

I love using fried tofu in this soup, it adds great texture and makes the soup more filling. I buy fried tofu from the Asian market. If aren’t able to find fried tofu, simply pan fry some raw tofu (pat it dry first) with a little oil, or just use raw tofu.
Feel free to add whatever vegetables you like in this soup. Here are some suggestions:

• Steamed leftover vegetables
• Leafy greens like spinach or kale
• Sweet corn
• Bamboo shoots
• Bean sprouts
• Boiled egg
• Baby bok choy
• Nori (dried seaweed)

Read more : http://www.ehow.com/ehow-food/blog/miso-noodle-soup-with-vegetables-and-tofu/

I love using fried tofu in this soup, it adds great texture and makes the soup more filling. I buy fried tofu from the Asian market. If aren’t able to find fried tofu, simply pan fry some raw tofu (pat it dry first) with a little oil, or just use raw tofu.
Feel free to add whatever vegetables you like in this soup. Here are some suggestions:

• Steamed leftover vegetables
• Leafy greens like spinach or kale
• Sweet corn
• Bamboo shoots
• Bean sprouts
• Boiled egg
• Baby bok choy
• Nori (dried seaweed)

Read more : http://www.ehow.com/ehow-food/blog/miso-noodle-soup-with-vegetables-and-tofu/