Stalwart ornamental guardians of the season of gourds, these pumpkins look ready to stand sentinel at entryways and porches and anywhere that needs a dose of fall splendor. Andy and I don’t do much decorating with pumpkins, and I don’t think we’ve carved a Jack-o’-lantern since 2000, maybe 2001. I’m fine with that, as my memories of pumpkin-carving are messy and gross and never quite worth the effort.
It’s better to appreciate such sights from afar. Let the neighbors and the houses on my way to work go through the motions to do the whole pumpkin motif. I’d rather get a cooking pumpkin and have another go at this fun recipe. ‘Tis the season to be daring, especially in the kitchen.
