With Fall in full swing, pumpkins are popping up everywhere from Autumn décor to the dinner table! There are many ways to utilize this fresh fall produce with both DIY home decorations and delicious recipe ideas.
- DIY pumpkin decorations:
• Spray paint – Go for the gold! Spray pumpkins in a gold shimmer for instant upscale Fall décor
• Lace – Slip a black lace stocking over a pumpkin for an unusual gothic Halloween look
• Ombre – Choose naturally colored pumpkins but display either stacked or lined up in order from light to dark – ombre effects are on trend for this Fall
- Pumpkin recipe ideas:
• Classic pumpkin – with chocolate crust!
• Toasted pumpkin seeds
• Pumpkin lasagna
• Pumpkin dog treats
- Health benefits of pumpkin:
• Low calorie
• High in anti-oxidants – vitamins A, C, & E
• Natural source of copper, calcium & potassium
Do you have a favorite pumpkin recipe? Share in the Comments!