10 Pumpkin Treats You Don't Have to Make


Updated 11/07/11 9:47 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Best Pumpkin Treats, Lattes, Cupcakes, and Donuts in the US

Just because we're done carving pumpkins doesn't mean we're done eating them. If your pumpkin cravings are coming in the form of lattes, sweets, and other treats, we've rounded up 10 delicious pumpkin-flavored finds you could be eating right now. No cooking required: most of the treats are available nationwide or delivered to your door. If not, we've got some make-at-home alternatives, too. Read more

Casa Capsule: Flat-Screen Decor, Shopping Tips, Haunted Houses, Exotic Pumpkins, and More


Updated 10/29/11 10:05 AM · Posted by CasaSugar · 0 comments

Casa Capsule Posts For October 24, 2011

Finally, design tricks for flaunting or hiding your flat screen. Use this guide to decide whether to splurge or skip on these common household appliances. Do you believe in spooks? Take a tour of 10 haunted houses in New Orleans. Meet the Willy Wonka of crafting, Mark Montano, and tour his magical compound. Take a peek inside One Kings Lane cofounder's million dollar Presidio Heights Read more

Nothing Seedy: 5 Simple Pumpkin Seed Projects


Updated 11/07/11 11:46 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Ways to Use Pumpkin Seeds

Pumpkin fun doesn't have to end once the carving is complete. Instead of tossing the piles of seeds in the trash or compost, try repurposing them to use in art projects or as a delicious snack. Check out the following selection of fun pumpkin seed activities and let us know — what do you do with your leftover pumpkin seeds? Read more

8 Funky Pumpkin Varieties For a Festive Fall


Updated 10/28/11 10:40 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Unusual Pumpkin Varieties

While the traditional orange pumpkin is an image synonymous with the holiday of Halloween, it's time to mix things up a bit. Maybe you've already carved up a classic jack-o'-lantern; maybe you're getting a late start on the Fall festivities this year. Either way, nothing brings out the harvest spirit more than an awesome pumpkin from the patch. Here are a few unexpected pumpkin varieties that Read more

20 Ways to Bring New Light to Your Old Jack-o'-Lantern


Updated 10/26/11 1:09 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Halloween Pumpkin Decorating

It should come as no surprise that we love inventive, funky pumpkin decor over here. All October long, we've highlighted our favorite ways to carve, decorate, paint, and primp up a pumpkin. While some are tried-and-true carving techniques, and others are brand-new designs, they've all got one thing in common: they're sure to shed some new light on a favorite Fall tradition. Prepare to be inspired Read more

Stack 'Em Up: Pumpkin Totems


Updated 10/18/11 3:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Pumpkin Totems, Topiaries, and Stacks

There are so many fun and unusual ways to showcase your pumpkins and jack-o'-lanterns, but this season, reach new creative heights by stacking your pumpkins vertically. Pumpkin totems and topiaries can bring a larger and life-size dimension to your spooky decor — perfect for indoors and out. For some straight-up inspiration, check out these 10 ways to assemble Fall's favorite gourds. Read more

Beyond Carving: Decorating With Pumpkins


Updated 10/25/11 1:17 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

No Carve Pumpkin Decorating

While the iconic tradition of carving a pumpkin is near and dear to my heart, these orange beauties are full of other decor possibilities. Consider getting crafty this season and trying an alternative approach to your Halloween pumpkin. While I'm not sure I'm completely ready to give up going under the knife this Fall, here are some fun pumpkin decoration ideas to mix things up in your home and Read more

Link Time: Roasting Pumpkin, Testing $400 Juicers, and Making Fun of Coffee Snobs


Updated 10/11/11 6:23 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 0 comments

Funny or Die Coffee Snobs (Video) and More Food Links

Expert help: how to roast a pumpkin — MyRecipes 20 unhealthiest frozen food meals — The Daily Beast Find coffee snobs annoying? At least they're funny — Funny or Die Is a super-quiet juicer worth $400? — Food Republic Top Chef Texas judge Hugh Acheson's new cookbook takes on Southern cuisine — Eater 20 ways with butternut squash — Kitchen Daily Seasonal treat: pumpkin pecan tarts Read more

Weather Woes Will Mean a Dearth of Pumpkins This Fall


Updated 09/20/11 7:01 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

2011 Pumpkin Shortage

What could be worse than a shortage of canned pumpkin over Thanksgiving? I'd argue slim pickings of the real deal during Halloween. Pumpkin farmers are warning that the jack-o'-lantern will be in short supply this year. The dearth is due mostly to unusual weather patterns across the country this year: this year's Spring saw heavy rains, and last month Hurricane Irene destroyed hundreds of pumpkin Read more