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Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Potato Pancakes – Squeeze and Be Squeezed
If you want to splurge a bit, maybe a dollop of caviar, or if you want to go the other direction, simply garnish with applesauce and sour cream. Some other ideas I really like are crab salad, sautéed mushrooms, and caramelized onions.
But, before you get to the big decision of what to top these golden-brown beauties with, we have to talk about squeezing. The one and only way to not get perfectly crispy potato pancakes is to not squeeze them properly.
I just finished the written recipe that will go in the cookbook, and when I looked at it, I couldn't believe how long and wordy it was. I mean, potato pancakes are a very simple recipe, but for some reason it takes a long time to describe how to prep the potatoes.
More than half the procedure was dedicated to grating, soaking, draining, and squeezing the potatoes. If you don't thoroughly squeeze all the liquid from the potatoes, the pancakes just won't crispy up as well.
Once cooked, you can keep these crispy in a warm oven until your, what I'm sure will be a very memorable, Valentine's dinner is ready to begin. Besides making a great appetizer, these are fantastic for breakfast. In fact, you could use that as a little leverage later in the evening, if you know what I'm saying. Enjoy!
2 1/4 pounds russet potato, peeled
1/2 yellow onion, peeled
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
pinch of cayenne
vegetable oil, as needed
3-4 ounces thinly sliced smoked salmon
4 tablespoon sour cream
1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
63 comments:
- Unknown said...
My grip isn't what it used to be so "squeezing" out the water might not work so well. What about adding a handful of potatoes/onions at a time to a salad spinner to help remove the water?
- February 9, 2010 at 4:20 PM
I seriously believe you could win the next food network star without even trying
- February 9, 2010 at 4:32 PM
- Chef John said...
may work, if the holes are small enough.
- February 9, 2010 at 4:50 PM
- nossi said...
Latkes! Potato pancakes are traditionally made on Hanukka, and I've been making these since my grandmother (aka Bubby) taught me how to make it since i was a wee bar mitzvah lad...I use the same recipe that i use for Potato Pudding (aka potato kugel) which i make every week for the Sabbath, and i personally don't like the consistency of the potato when using a box grater, and there's another type of grater, which happens to be very hard to find in America (looks like this - http://www.barking-moonbat.com/images/uploads/tater_grater_004rs.jpg), it makes the potatoes much more mushy, although im not sure if thats what you were going for, either way - as always ur version looks super delicious, and next time i make them, ill try your version, and we'll have a taste test
- February 9, 2010 at 6:55 PM
- Food Junkie said...
That looks like it's going to be a real nice recipe to try. I too thought about the salad spinner which may do a good initial draining but I kind of doubt that it will do as good a job as squeezing. I have done potato pancakes to use up left over mashed potatoes but have never tried them like this. Looking forward to trying this, maybe with a hint of cajun spice.
- February 9, 2010 at 6:56 PM
@EcoEcho, if you have a sturdy colander, put it in the sink, put a towel over, and press down hard! Toss and press more! I have to stand on a step stool for optimal pressing height...
- February 9, 2010 at 10:11 PM
- Tim Morris said...
Chef John, have you ever done sweet potato pancakes? If so, what would you change in the recipe to suit them?
- February 10, 2010 at 1:42 AM
- Chef John said...
same recipe i think
- February 10, 2010 at 1:47 AM
By giving out recipes so readily from your due-to-be-published cookbook, won't it diminish people's interest in buying the cookbook?
- February 10, 2010 at 3:15 AM
- blogagog said...
This recipe will be breakfast in about two hours :)
My wife had a good idea (it may have come from Chef John originally... we steal his ideas all the time) - Use a potato ricer to squeeze the potatoes. You're left with the driest potatoes known to man.
- February 10, 2010 at 4:15 AM
Chef John,
What's the purpose of soaking the potatoes? And what would happen if you didn't do it?
- February 10, 2010 at 9:38 AM
- Heather said...
That looks really tasty. Winegasm in Astoria, NY has a fontina potato pancakes that I've been trying to recreate for months, I have the sneaking suspicion there's truffle oil in there...
- February 10, 2010 at 9:47 AM
- Chef John said...
Sus, that's the genius of my flat-fee, no royalties deal! ;-)
- February 10, 2010 at 12:42 PM
- Chris K. said...
@EcoEcho: a good salad spinner will do a fine job of draining grated potatoes. Don't overfill it and work in small batches.
Ring molds or a biscuit cutter help make neater-looking potato pancakes. Just pack them loosely - not too thick - or they won't cook all the way through.
- February 10, 2010 at 1:08 PM
- Sean said...
Never had potato pancakes, but they look pretty good.
- February 10, 2010 at 1:20 PM
- Eric said...
Chef John,
I see you didn't add any salt to the water. On another recipe for potatoes I recall you suggested salt drives the water out making them crisp better. Same thing would apply here wouldn't it?
- February 11, 2010 at 11:34 AM
- Chef John said...
I don't recall a potato recipe where I salted out draw out water. Which one?
- February 11, 2010 at 12:32 PM
- Chef John said...
btw, BG, potato riced sounds like a great tip!
- February 11, 2010 at 12:44 PM
Chef, I'm with Max: what does the soaking do? Are we saturating / removing the surface starch? Knowing that a dry potato was the goal, it never would have occurred to me to soak them for a half hour.
Thanks, Seth
- February 16, 2010 at 9:05 AM
- Chef John said...
rinsing removes a lot of the starch and makes for a cleaner, crisper potato. if not u get grey gluey ones.
- February 16, 2010 at 12:38 PM
- Jesse from Detroit said...
"A Fistful of Taters" starring Chef John!
- February 17, 2010 at 9:46 PM
- TRICHTERWINDE said...
I found your blog yesterday on youtube. I asked for recipes from Julia Child. And I found you! :) Very good! ;)
I think this is a typical hungarian (Europe, Hungary) food. For example we eat with sourcream and garlic. Of course this is not so fine as the salmon, but very good for a light dinner. (Sorry, my english is not so good.)
- February 24, 2010 at 4:35 PM
- Unknown said...
Not far off, TRICHTERWINDE, Chef John is like Julia Child in men's clothing.
- February 24, 2010 at 5:06 PM
- Trichterwinde said...
Yes, I see! Recipes with videos is very good idea! I like it :)
- February 25, 2010 at 4:09 AM
I was "Trichter" too
- February 25, 2010 at 4:10 AM
If I were to cook these on an electric frying pan, what temperature setting would you recommend?
- February 27, 2010 at 9:18 PM
- Chef John said...
i'll guess just over medium
- February 27, 2010 at 10:27 PM
- M.V. said...
Please tell us how to make egg less Potato pancakes.. it will become a treat for us Vegetarians.
Lots of Love
- June 20, 2010 at 6:17 PM
I made these delicious pancakes last night..... they were soo RIGHT! The only thing I added was a few drops of hot sauce, which went well with the pancake. I had them with smoked salmon,dill and sourcream, poached eggs and applesauce. But honestly it didn't need any toppings.
- June 24, 2010 at 8:49 AM
I'm so happy I found your blog!!! These look amazing. I usually make a different recipe every year for Hanukkah and this year it will be yours 100%! Thanks for sharing :)
- September 12, 2010 at 11:34 PM
- blue said...
ı am following your blog for a while.I am from istanbul, turkey. I have tried many of your recipes. Sometimes I modify them to turkish ingredients. Some of the ingredients you use is not applicable for turkish cuisine. bacon or any kind of pork products for example. anyway.... every time I try one of your recipes it turns to a real feast. right now I am eating potato pancakes and broken wheat salad also known as "kısır". I want to add that this potato pancake recipe is also very close to turkish "mücver", which is a way to produce vegetable pancakes but it is usually eaten cold and probably with a drink as "meze".mücver can be done with zuchhini, eggplant and carrot as well as potatoes. ingredients are the same tecnique is the same. I think you should try those versions, too. thanks a lot for the blog...
- October 7, 2010 at 10:45 AM
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- December 12, 2010 at 5:27 PM
Another way to dry the potatoes is to put them in a clean tea towel (after draining very well). Then gather the edges of the towel together and twist. The twisting will force the remaining water out.
Don't try this with a terry cloth towel, though. It needs to be a thin cotton towel.
- December 23, 2010 at 5:38 PM
- Unknown said...
If you're really serious about extracting all of the water from your potatoes (and you should be), I urge you to go to a fabric store and purchase a yard of muslin cloth. (No, not Muslim, "muslin"!) Using a sewing machine, make a bag from the cloth approximately 6 inches wide by 10 inches high. Put your wet grated potatoes in the bag (a cup or two at a time) and then squeeze & twist the bag with all the strength you have. You'll end up with all but bone-dry potatoes, just the way they should be.
- January 4, 2011 at 4:19 PM
i agree with Allen, my grandma always uses cheese cloth to get rid of the water in the grated potatoes. I also recommend you try topping this with left over irish stew, because i swear nothing tastes better.
- January 18, 2011 at 2:02 AM
how long do you cover the potatoes as i saw from watching the video
- March 21, 2011 at 3:58 AM
- Daveyboy said...
If I'm alive when I wake up tomorrow I'm going to make these for breakfast. I have the potatoes, I have the onion, I'm going to use the power of my mind to simulate the smoked salmon though.
- April 14, 2011 at 4:07 PM
Can you tell me which are the most frequent mistakes? I think i made a few. I took out all the water but my pancakes came out bland.
- September 2, 2011 at 1:03 PM
Can you tell me which are the most frequent mistakes? I think i made a few. I took out all the water but my pancakes came out bland.
- September 2, 2011 at 1:03 PM
- Chef John said...
More salt. That's it!
- September 2, 2011 at 1:41 PM
Chef John,
Can I make these in advance (fried and all) and then freeze them? Then perhaps I could microwave them? Would they still be crispy and tasty or...?
- September 22, 2011 at 10:32 PM
- Chef John said...
no they won't!
- September 22, 2011 at 10:41 PM
Hi Chef John,
I made these following your you tube posting and they came out wonderful!
I thank you for this. Its great to see some one make them. It's the way I learn best. If you want to freeze them, you could flash freeze them for 10 min. hot and then bake them in the oven at 400 degrees till they are hot!
good luck and Happy Hanukkah!
- December 21, 2011 at 12:28 AM
I have seen so many recipes that grate the potato, squeeze out the liquid and fry. I find them really distasteful. I have been trying to find a recipe like this for a long time. I have also tried to make Hasselback potatoes, but I find them to be gluey also. Do you have any suggestions to remedy this?
Thank you so much for the recipe and the short videos that reenforces your instructions.
- December 23, 2011 at 3:41 AM
- Elizabeth said...
Can you make them in advance? like the night before.
- January 13, 2012 at 5:29 PM
- Elizabeth said...
Can I make this recipe in advance? Like the night before and just warm them up for breakfast.
- January 13, 2012 at 5:30 PM
How many potato pancakes does this recipe make roughly?
- January 13, 2012 at 11:46 PM
- Chef John said...
maybe 12
- January 14, 2012 at 12:33 AM
Thank you thank you thank you!!!!
Ive failed with a few different recipes in the past and was ready to give up making them until i stumble upon your site.
Made it twice now.... once following your exact instructions and once substituted a parsnip for one of the potatoes(gives it a different lil kick).
- March 2, 2012 at 4:53 AM
Hi chef John! :o)) I was wondering if these potato pancakes can be prepared ahead of time and frozen individually until they are needed? If so, what would the procedure be then? Are these the same as Rosti?
- March 4, 2012 at 3:04 PM
- iamathousandapples said...
Quick question: what happens when you DON'T make them super dry?
- April 11, 2012 at 2:06 AM
- iamathousandapples said...
What happens when you don't get them dry enough?
- April 11, 2012 at 2:07 AM
- Chef John said...
they don't get as crispy!
- April 11, 2012 at 10:39 AM
- Jon said...
I used your recipe as the basis for replicating a veggie burger from a local burger joint (the new owners keep overcooking the patties.)
To your recipe, I added 1 tsp each of coriander, cumin, and garam marsala and then 2 tsps of curry powder. I also doubled the salt and threw in some finely chopped cilantro. The pancakes were then fried a bit longer until they're a deep golden brown and then put on a hamburger bun with shredded head lettuce, tomato, diced red onion, sour pickles and a nice dab of curry mayo.
Without your recipe as a starting point, I never could have replicated this, so thank you!! (And your tip to make a sample one for testing the seasoning was genius)
- July 9, 2012 at 10:10 PM
- We Three Kings said...
Holy Amazing!! Best potato pancakes I ever had. One thing though, I didn't bother peeling the potato and they still came out great. First time ever soaking them first too. Totally worth it. Thanks!
- December 12, 2012 at 5:48 PM
- Toshiko Suisei said...
I love this recipe Chef John! I halve the recipe (cooking for 2). Just wanted to mention that I drain the shredded potatoes in a sieve while I line my salad spinner basket with several layers of paper towels. Then SpinSpinSpin - Dry! Beautiful, golden, crispy potato pancakes!
I like to mix in minced chives before cooking. Yum!
- April 25, 2014 at 9:22 PM
- Unknown said...
How many servings will this recipe make? Thanks.
- May 14, 2014 at 10:04 PM
- NoUseForAName said...
Thanks Chef J. These are awesome. I always write down the instructions and ingredients for your recipes as I watch the video the first time. Then I get to try out your techniques and they have not failed me yet. Keep up the good work!
- December 16, 2014 at 5:24 PM
- Unknown said...
All I can say is mmm, mmm, and mmm. I just added some garlic powder BAM !!!!
- January 2, 2015 at 8:42 PM
Very nice recipe! I have a trick that's very helpful help with the drying: you can pop your grated potatoes on a clean kitchen towel, get outside, make into a sort of bag and spin it around as quickly as you can. The water will fly out of the towel. Then open it, toss it and repeat, a couple of times. It's super effective to get rid of the water, provided you have a bit of grass around your house and don't mind looking like an idiot :D
- August 19, 2015 at 7:39 PM
Hi Chef John - I'm a big fan of yours. I made the potato pancakes yesterday and wow they were delicious and crispy! I've attempted to make potato pancakes before but they turned out grey and gluey. No wonder. The other recipes didn't mention pre-soaking and rinsing the grated potatoes before frying them. Well, in addition to making sure that the potatoes are completely dry, the soaking and rinsing is the secret to making these amazing potato morsels!
- September 26, 2015 at 2:09 PM
- Kristiina said...
I made these yesterday for a dinner with friends. They were everyone's favourite dish of the night. Thank you, Chef John, for your consistently reliable recipes and entertaining videos. You are, by far, my favourite food personality. :)
- January 6, 2018 at 1:39 PM
- Jackie Patti said...
I use a salad spinner also, but I only make about half as much as this at a time.
I also wanted to add re the person who mentioned muslin; cheesecloth today has a much larger weave than decades ago, so muslin is a lot closer to what old-fashioned recipes called cheesecloth. But I went a step further - I bought a set of muslin pillowcases! Some I cut up, some I left whole, they have various uses in the kitchen and go right in the washer when done.
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Toronto's Financial District, Ontario
MasterCard ranked Canada the second most well prepared market in the world for mobile payments adoption last year (Singapore was no. 1). A big reason for that is the density of mobile payments players located here in the Greater Toronto Area in Ontario, where I am touring the ongoing development of the mobile payments ecosystem.
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I purposely bought a bottle of Marmite to cook this dish...Chicken Marmite is a very common dish when you take meal at Chinese restaurant. In order to use up this bottle, i am planning to cook this marmite with pork, prawn and crab which are very common serve in Chinese restaurant too.
Four basic sauces for this recipe..Honey, prawn paste, Marmite (yeast extract) and maltose
If you have never eaten chicken marmite before, I don't think you can imagine the taste after combined all these sauces ^_^
Chicken Marmite 妈蜜鸡
(recipe source: adapted basic sauces from Min's blog)
800g chicken, chopped into bite sizes
1tbsp light soy sauce
1tsp salt
1 small egg
4tbsp cornstarch or cake flour or potato flour
1tbsp Marmite (Marmite Yeast Extract) 妈蜜酵母精华
1tbsp honey 蜜糖
4tbsp Maltose 麦芽糖
1tsp shrimp paste 虾膏
100ml hot water
2 cloves garlic, chopped finely
Garnish- sesame seeds, red chilli shredded, parsley
1. Marinate chicken with soy sauce, salt, pepper and egg for an hour or more.
2. Add Marmite, honey, maltose, shrimp paste with hot water in a small bowl, mix well and set aside.
3. Add in flour into chicken and coat well, deep fried chicken over medium heat till golden brown.
4. Use the same wok, add in chopped garlic and marmite water mixture, stir and cook till big bubbles, add in fried chicken, stir well to coat chicken entirely.
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Friday, February 3, 2012
The Daily Dress: Dior's Sheer Roses
So let's jump back in with a very au courant frock: this sheer loveliness from the recent Spring 2012 Dior Haute Couture show. This is one of those shows that everyone kept asking me if I had seen: after all, it has '50s-inspired couture, horsehair braid, roses--all of my favorite things! I finally got around to checking it out online, and it does not disappoint. Of course, every review of a Dior couture show mentions the absence of John Galliano. I kind of miss that little jerk too, but I think this Bill Gaytten fellow is really finding his stride.
The dress pictured above is one of my favorites. On the surface, it's classic. The surplice bodice, kimono sleeves, full skirt, obi-style waist embellishment, and glorious rose embroidery are all straight out of the late '50s. It's pretty similar to this pattern I posted about last month, isn't it?
The twist in the Dior show was using sheer fabrics so the inner workings of each piece are exposed. These two detail shots (of similar dresses in the collection) show horsehair braid in the sleeves, and crinoline net underneath. (And boobs. I always feel sorry for the girl who has to wear the "edgy" see-through thing without a bra.)
1108 by Bellville Sassoon:
And secondly, 1270 by Kay Unger, a much more subtle take on the bow.
35 comments:
Horsehair braid in sleeves! Who'd a thunk?ReplyDelete
I loved this show- breath-taking dresses!ReplyDelete
My mom says fashions run in 30-year cycles. Bell-bottoms and tie-dye came back in vogue right on schedule, and it's been 60 years since the 1950s, so ... :-DReplyDelete
I like waist draping, as I actually still have a waist, despite age and giving birth, lol. So I'd prefer to draw the eye there rather than the rubenesque hips!
I love the 50's style and I am so glad its back. If only I liked to wear dresses!!ReplyDelete
It's everything I've ever wished for!ReplyDelete
I'm a big fan of sheer clothing ever since I bought a very Bettie Page-esque black sheer dress from Catherine Coatney [For £10 instead of £290 - bargain!]. I just find it so.. well, slightly saucy, in the most elegant of ways! And it's a great way to show off pretty knickers ;D
The waist draping is so beautiful, and I doubt that any shape will be left unflattered with such a silhouette!
Love the dresses!!!ReplyDelete
- Jennifer BFebruary 3, 2012 at 9:37 AM
What is that type of embroidery called?ReplyDelete
It's gorgeous!
Really similar to couture lingerie by Carine Gilson a few seasons back. (Which is perfect inspiration for those of us that sew lingerie.)
I would love to know if you can buy the embroidery done or how to do it myself. That dress would be gorgeous for summer - with a nude liner!
Thanks for the inspiration!
What a beautiful dress! I do love the obi details, and I totally love roses on fabric.ReplyDelete
I've missed the daily dress series, too! Which surprises me, I've never been a "fashion junkie", so to speak, but I love the way you focus on the construction, it makes it so much more interesting. I really like waist draping.ReplyDelete
I hate full skirt on women. Very few have the figure to wear them well and if they are short they look like a member of a clogging group. happily the Dior is longer though on someone with ample hips it would not produce a pleasing silhouette.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 3, 2012 at 11:16 AM
What a beautiful dress!ReplyDelete
I do love Bellville Sassoon and the new interest in 1950's fashion. Nostalgic fro me I guess. Many remind me of the subtle prom dresses I wore. Just fancy enough, tea length or just below the knee. These dresses are meant to be PRETTY and they appeal because that has been somewhat missing of late. While I am not a snappy dresser, I am done with the sloppy T-shirt thing. I even told some T-shirt dealers at a Con last year that the generic T-shirts were originally designed, sized, and made for men and were generally very unflattering on women. I did go through a T-shirt phase, but now they are all regulated to around the house.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 3, 2012 at 11:43 AM
I'm not a huge fan of sheer with nothing under it. That being said, I do like the shapes in the Dior collection--I really like that fashion, in general, seems to be returning to a more "feminine" silhouette.ReplyDelete
The waist drapes are an interesting idea. For a long time I thought they might make us curvier girls curvy in the wrong places. But then I saw the promotional photos for Mad Men where Joan (Christina Hendricks) is wearing a GORGEOUS green waist drape dress very similar to the ones you posted. I. Love. It!
- MissCharlieFebruary 3, 2012 at 11:44 AM
I love the sheer fabrics with embellishments, and I wish I had the boobs to wear it without a slip! I never thought of horsehair at the sleeves, but it's brilliant. Personally, I really like the full skirt with waist "device" because honestly it hides a lot of below the waist imperfections. Would love to see you take on it...ReplyDelete
So many inspiring pieces in that show! I really liked the cute red and white houndstooth suit (but I am an Alabama girl). I see a lot of features I would like to try incorporating into my upcoming sewing and some that already exist in my current wardrobe.ReplyDelete
Gertie, keep the Daily Dress coming. It keeps me current enough on haute couture trends without having to visit many fashion sites separately. You are my one-stop shop :)
Wow, thank you so much for doing a daily dress! I really needed a dose of inspirational eye candy, today, and you really provided. There is certainly lots of inspiration in the Dior show. I love the bold embroidery and the lines, and yes the waist draping.ReplyDelete
I loved perky waist drapes back when I had a perky waist. Now, not so much on me. But I still love 'em on somebody else!ReplyDelete
I think it is a beautiful dress. But I just have to say that the last white dress with the waist detail looks a whole lot like she's got a sanitary napkin tucked in her belt. LOL!ReplyDelete
I wish I wore dresses. Too much walking outdoors in the weather. Still, those are lovely.ReplyDelete
And I'm glad to see that Home Dec will be making cameo appearances. I enjoy it. Why pay the $$$$ when you can get really nice fabric and still pay only $$ for custom home dec?
Have to admit though, that after matching patterns horizontally across three rooms on six 92-inch-long curtain panels (two were extra wide and had a vertical seam that had to match up} and then doing the sheers, I was a bit done with home dec for a while. I learned that roller shades plus sheers are the way to go. Ha!
I love the collectionl The combination of sheer fabrics and the detailing in both skirts and bodices is sublime! I also adore waist drapes on other people. I don't have much of a waist. I have to use optical illusion to create a waist. I still adore waist drapes on others. So feminine and fifties.ReplyDelete
1. LOVE the Dior!ReplyDelete
2. Like the Sassoon - gorgeous fabric.
3. The Unger looks ill-fitted/constructed and poor fabric choice. It might look better on someone with very-very broad shoulders, but not that particular model.
4. Can't wait for more "daily dress"!
5. Sheer is so wonderful to wear and look at, but so awful to sew. The challenge of sewing a straight line on most sheers prevents me from buying it. Perhaps a blog entry on sewing sheers?
Love it! And, it looks very much like what Mme Alexander and Revlon dolls wore circa 1958.ReplyDelete
I was also missing the Daily Dress. Thanks for bringing it back!ReplyDelete
- CorinnaFebruary 3, 2012 at 8:39 PM
Love the daily dress post and love the Dior! Thanks Gertie :)ReplyDelete
Coming out of lurking to link another pattern that is similar, although less dramatic. I was just looking at it today, so this was good timing...It's a Michael Kors pattern.ReplyDelete
It is really pretty and I think you got the style spot on in those patterns. It really has a lot going on in that dress and I like you can see all the layers for petticoat underneath.ReplyDelete
I love the sheer! It looks amazing! Of course, that model is size 0 or 2. I'm a size 12, so I would be hesitant to wear a full skirt with so much fabric bunched at the waist.ReplyDelete
Gertie - be careful of that bow. You almost have to tack it down so it looks like you've just tied it, but it's in one place. The problem, as I'm sure you have discovered is that the dang thing is so big, it can easy hide the waist. If the bow is just wrong it will make the waist look too big, or like one boob is too big or that there's a huge muffin-top on the bodice, but when it's right - it's a gem!ReplyDelete
- LouDrewFebruary 4, 2012 at 12:45 PM
Wow, that dress is gorgeous, but I wouldn't do the sheer. Love everything else about it tho, just don't know where I'd go...ReplyDelete
That white dress is so beautiful, I love it!ReplyDelete
I loved this collection and the waist drapes are gorgeous! The show wasn't as extravagant as the Couture shows use to be with John Galliano, but it was a beautiful collection. I've blogged about the show too if you fancy taking a peek! XxxX http://thesecondhandrose.blogspot.com/ReplyDelete
Thanks for the post. I do like that the new line is feminine and pretty. I am not a fan of the "look through my clothes and see my goods", however. Seriously, who dresses like THAT!ReplyDelete
Since I costume for theater, it is always wonderful when a modern line of clothing does a throw back. It makes finding costume pieces that much easier! And leads to sewing patterns in fuller figures!
I absolutely loved every piece in this collection. Love waist drapes! (I also feel sorry for the girls that have to go braless)ReplyDelete
I love when you write about dresses and that they often have a vintage vibe. That's the only kinds of dresses I make and now I have been making so many.ReplyDelete
By the way: I can't wait for your book.
Here are most of the dresses I've made:


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Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Red Pepper Soup with Ginger and Fennel
From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...My eyes have always been bigger than my stomach. As a child I'd serve myself more food that could possibly be eaten and when visiting the library withdrew more books than could reasonably be read. Moderation was not a trait I treasured or even tried to emulate. I thought it came with naturally with age, much like wrinkles or wisdom. Obviously, it doesn't and while I've earned wrinkles aplenty and gained a bit of wisdom in the process, I still go off on tangents. I've been able to channel food from the plate to my blog and devoted a rather large portion of what I read to assuring that plate is never empty or my blog bereft of words, but every so often something triggers a tangent that simply must run its course. I hold Marcella Hazan and Madhur Jaffrey completely responsible for my latest derailment. I needed just one recipe from each of them to reach a goal I'd set for myself, but research into their lives loosed the hounds of hell and I found myself testing far more recipes than I needed. I have a couple that I'd like to share with you this week. The first is a recipe for a soup from Madhur Jaffrey. I made it again tonight and my socks are still going up and down. I think you know me to be a truth teller, so, please believe me when I tell you this is ambrosia, pure and simple. The soup is really easy to make and if you like strongly flavored food I think you'll love it. You really must try this. The predominant flavor is that of red bell pepper, but a hint of ginger and cayenne warm it slightly and make it a perfect light summer soup. You can have this molten treasure on the table in less than an hour, and it can be made ahead of time. It would be a perfect first course for a more formal meal. Please, please, please give this one a try. You won't regret it. Here's the recipe.
Red Pepper Soup with Ginger and Fennel...from the kitchen of One Perfect Bite courtesy of Madhur Jaffrey
2 pounds sweet red bell peppers
4 tablespoons olive or canola oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium potato (about 4 ounces), peeled and chopped
One 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
1/2 teaspoon whole fennel seeds
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
5-5 1/2 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
1 teaspoon salt
5-6 tablespoons heavy cream
Chop the peppers coarsely after discarding all the seeds. Pour the oil into a large, wide pan and set over medium-high heat. When hot, put in the peppers, onions, potatoes, ginger, fennel seeds, turmeric, cumin, and cayenne. Stir and fry until all the vegetables just start to brown. Add 2 cups of the stock and the salt. Stir and bring to a simmer. Cover, turn heat to low, and simmer gently for 25 minutes. Ladle the soup in batches into a blender and blend until smooth. Pour the blended soup into a clean pot. Add the remaining stock, thinning the soup out as much as you like. Add the cream and mix it in. Adjust salt, as needed. Heat through before serving. Yield: 4 to 5 servings.
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56 comments :
- Jeannie said...
Well the color of this soup is certainly warming so I shall believe your word that this soup is ambrosia:D Definitely looks like a wonderful soup to slurp away the blues!
- July 26, 2011 at 1:33 AM
- Lifewithspices said...
Wow indian style soup i love it.. sure try ..
- July 26, 2011 at 1:37 AM
- Val @ Mental Chew said...
- July 26, 2011 at 1:46 AM
- Manu said...
Ciao Mary, I love all kind of soup, this looks yummy! A very confort food! Have a nice day
- July 26, 2011 at 2:31 AM
- Donna Elick said...
Well, I have been on a bit of a red pepper kick lately. I am definitely bookmarking this one!!! YUM!
- July 26, 2011 at 2:38 AM
- Elin said...
Mary..what a flavorful soup..love that color and I am sure it taste wonderful too :)
Have a nice day,
- July 26, 2011 at 2:49 AM
I can see that this is one perfect soup given the ingredients! Have a super day Mary :)
- July 26, 2011 at 2:57 AM
- Katarina said...
I like the flavors in this soup! Have a great day!
- July 26, 2011 at 3:34 AM
- A Bitchin' Kitchen said...
This sounds delicious, and you captured such a beautiful photo! It is so difficult to photograph soup!
- Maggie
- July 26, 2011 at 3:38 AM
- Diane said...
I have Madhur Jaffrey's curry book and it is just the best.
I have not heard the saying 'My eyes are bigger than my stomach' in years, it was one of my mother's favourite expressions. Diane
- July 26, 2011 at 3:45 AM
- Rambling Tart said...
Oh, this looks lovely, Mary. :-) It's been so cold and rainy in Amsterdam that I've been making a lot of soup - French onion, Carrot Dill, and Chicken Veg today. This would be a perfect addition. :-)
- July 26, 2011 at 4:45 AM
- Maris (In Good Taste) said...
I adore soup and this looks so warm and comforting!
- July 26, 2011 at 4:57 AM
- Tanna said...
Mary, with an endorsement like that, it MUST be tried! I do so love to find other souls who loosen the hounds of hell on occasion. ;) Mine tend to be in other areas... as in shawls for the moment. But, I do so understand. I look forward to reading of what else may be loosened in the fray. From one excessive soul to another... blessings ~ tanna
- July 26, 2011 at 7:29 AM
- Alexis @ There She Goes said...
this looks awesome...but there's no way i can handle soup in 100+ weather!! bookmarked for the next rainy day :)
- July 26, 2011 at 7:34 AM
- Martha said...
I've not used any of her recipes but this certainly looks good. Both of these ladies I've never paid much attention to, in fact. Next time red peppers are on sale, this soup will be on my table!
- July 26, 2011 at 7:38 AM
- Debbie said...
This sounds like a wonderful soup. I love red peppers and fennel. Two winning ingredients!
- July 26, 2011 at 7:43 AM
- Clint said...
Honestly---I do not know how good this soup is, but I have fallen in love with your description of it.
- July 26, 2011 at 7:55 AM
- Sprigs of Rosemary said...
I believe you! I believe you! I'm needing some ambrosia.
- July 26, 2011 at 7:57 AM
- StephenC said...
I was so afraid you were going to insist on peeling the peppers. I don't do that no mo'. I will try this, and soon.
- July 26, 2011 at 8:00 AM
- From the Kitchen said...
O.K. Mary--I'll make the soup! You are very persuasive. Besides, it looks and sounds delicious!! Not to mention that I can almost smell the aroma wafting from your kitchen.
- July 26, 2011 at 8:31 AM
- Unknown said...
I used to always check out too many books at the library... Ok, I still do from time to time :)
What a gorgeous looking soup, Mary! Even when it's 110 you can make me crave soup!!
- July 26, 2011 at 8:52 AM
- Kath said...
OK, this is definitely on my "must try" list! I can totally see it as a light meal served with warm naan and a big salad. I appreciate all the research you did to find it! ;)
- July 26, 2011 at 9:02 AM
- June said...
If this makes your socks go up and down it has got to be marvelous. I can't wait to try it. Between the color and the strong flavors I just know we're going to love it!
- July 26, 2011 at 9:28 AM
- Schnitzel and the Trout said...
Mary, your excitement came through loud and clear. Everyone who follows you knows that when the socks go up and down...Mary has a winner!!! Can't wait to try. Susan
- July 26, 2011 at 9:28 AM
- PeggyR said...
Sounds good!
- July 26, 2011 at 9:30 AM
- Jessica | Cajunlicious said...
Mary, you had me locked in from the title! Red pepper, ginger, and fennel....delicious combo. Looking forward to making this!
- July 26, 2011 at 9:40 AM
- Priyanka said...
Looks stunning...
- July 26, 2011 at 9:45 AM
- Jocie's Mom said...
Gosh, with an endorsement like that how can I not try it!? Sounds amazing :)
- July 26, 2011 at 9:54 AM
- Epicurea said...
this looks like an absolute comfort food!
- July 26, 2011 at 10:10 AM
- Reshmi Mahesh said...
Flavorful yummy soup...
- July 26, 2011 at 11:36 AM
- Rosita Vargas said...
I love delicious soup with ginger is great, big hugs.
- July 26, 2011 at 11:43 AM
- Sue/the view from great island said...
I'm doing the same thing with the Madhur Jaffrey recipes! Can't stop! Of course I have the ingredients for this soup and from what you say I have to try it.
- July 26, 2011 at 12:07 PM
- Unknown said...
This sounds fabulous! I love all of your ingredients and can just imagine how delicious this must be - such a pretty color too, would go just great in my house! :)
- July 26, 2011 at 12:07 PM
- Chelsea said...
Mmm, the ingredient list sounds like a delightful combination. So yummy.
- July 26, 2011 at 12:11 PM
- Ma What's 4 dinner said...
Oh that sounds divine! I'm going to have to make this very very soon. I bet the boys will LOVE IT!
Lots of yummy love,
Alex aka Ma What's For Dinner
- July 26, 2011 at 12:19 PM
- Pam said...
What a great combination of flavors Mary!
- July 26, 2011 at 12:36 PM
- Unknown said...
So many great flavors going on in this soup, and it's gorgeous as well! YUM!
- July 26, 2011 at 12:41 PM
- Rita said...
I am so printing this out. Roasted red pepper is one of my favourites; the colour kind of stomped me until I went to the ingredients; thanks Mary.
- July 26, 2011 at 1:01 PM
- Joanne said...
I always bite off more than I can chew also (literally) so I can certainly understand where you're coming from. This definitely looks too tasty not to have made!
- July 26, 2011 at 1:05 PM
- Julie said...
I love a flavorful soup and this sounds amazing! Bookmarking for sure :)
- July 26, 2011 at 1:36 PM
- Wendy Irene said...
I am the same with books and food :) In fact, I was just thinking that yesterday at lunch. My eyes are bigger than my stomach, too!
- July 26, 2011 at 1:44 PM
- MyBlackPoodles said...
I definitely intend to try this soup. I'm so glad "we ran into each other".
- July 26, 2011 at 2:08 PM
- That Girl said...
This sounds like a soup that would also be good with some extra cayenne or pepper flakes for some real spice!
- July 26, 2011 at 2:39 PM
Oh, this sounds fabulous Mary! I love the kick of the spices. Love red peppers.
- July 26, 2011 at 2:50 PM
- Ginny Hartzler said...
It looks smooth, creamy, and yummy!
- July 26, 2011 at 4:23 PM
- Merisi said...
i could not resist! :-)
- July 26, 2011 at 4:42 PM
- Gloria Baker said...
Mary I love the colour of this lovely soup! gloria
- July 26, 2011 at 8:00 PM
- The Blonde Duck said...
I'll save this for fall!
- July 26, 2011 at 8:30 PM
- GLENDA CHILDERS said...
Ha, I have never made the connection between dishing up too much food and checking out too many library books. You are brilliant.
- July 26, 2011 at 9:30 PM
- The Harried Cook said...
I am not a Madhur Jaffrey fan, but I will take your word that this soup tastes great, and I will make it soon! Can't resist making something that you describe as 'ambrosia'! Must try this! Thanks for sharing, Mary!
- July 26, 2011 at 9:56 PM
- Ryan said...
Well, you don't have to ask me twice. I'll be glad to make this beautiful soup! :) I love that you can make it in under an hour too. This is bookmarked!!
- July 27, 2011 at 12:08 AM
- sally said...
Love the combination of red pepper and ginger in this soup!
- July 27, 2011 at 5:10 PM
- Elaine said...
I enjoy reading your posts so much, Mary. How can someone not want to make this after reading about it?!
- July 27, 2011 at 6:41 PM
The red pepper soup sounds delicious!
- July 27, 2011 at 10:51 PM
- Made in Sonoma said...
Wow, what a big collections of recipes you share! So many look good but this one definitely appeals to me!
- July 28, 2011 at 10:38 PM
- What's Baking?? said...
Wow..from the recipe I can tell that this is good stuff! Thanks for sharing.
- August 12, 2011 at 9:42 AM


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50 Pumpkin Decorating Projects
Spooky string
Jazz up painted pumpkins using crafts nails and string for a spooky spiderweb effect.
Welcome pumpkin
Put together a Halloween outdoor display like this one—featured on a Midwest Living® cover—using a weathered wheelbarrow as a base.
Stuff the bottom of the wheelbarrow with newspaper. Add a mix of pumpkins, gourds, fall leaf branches and bittersweet vines. Paint a friendly message on your pumpkins, if you like.
Posh pumpkins
A black-and-white color scheme gives any decorating project a bold, sophisticated look that pops against fall's bright oranges. Download our templates and instructions below to create tissue-paper patterns for the pumpkins, then group decorated pumpkins with a vase of winterberry as an accent.
Setting the season
Vibrant dahlias in carved-out mini pumpkins delight at place settings. (We used a candle carver—a small tool that removes candle-size chunks from fruits and veggies.) Insert a votive holder as the "vase" for water and blooms. For the centerpiece, a row of cake stands raises pumpkins decorated with tisue-paper leaf silhouettes. Download our free instructions and templates for the silhouettes below.
Succulent pumpkin display
Top a pumpkin with sphagnum moss and an assortment of succulents for a striking, long-lasting display. Click or tap on the link below for step-by-step instructions for this project.Related Links
Corn husk covers
For clever pumpkin art, attach slightly damp corn-husk strips at the stem and base of pumpkins with clear-drying gel glue. Buy packs of dried corn husks (used to make tamales) in the international foods section of a grocery store or at Walmart for this fall decorating idea.
Woodland scene pumpkins
Put woodland-theme pumpkins together with seasonal accents, such as gourds, mums and a colorful blanket, to create a scene like the one on the cover of our September/October 2013 issue. Click below for instructions and free downloadable templates to make a variety of painted, carved and etched woodland pumpkins.Related Links
Pumpkin stack
To create these pumpkins as pictured on one of our October covers: Choose three flat-bottomed pumpkins in graduated sizes and different colors. (No need to hollow them out.) Using a ¾-inch hole-saw bit, drill circles in desired pattern. Switch drilled plugs between pumpkins of different colors. We pushed the plugs slightly below the skin for a 3-D effect. Using a wood-carving gouge or tip of a vegetable peeler, cut random swirls.
Stylish pumpkins
Trendy animal-print ribbon and duct tape dress pumpkins in fashion-forward style. For this easy fall craft, we applied stripes of black electrical tape and zebra duct tape on a white gourd. Tiger- and leopard-print ribbon segments fit between grooves to form a checkerboard (applied with fabric glue) on our larger pumpkin.
Black magic
Create black-and-orange etched designs on three or four pumpkins for a bewitching display. Carve out one to hold a vase full of flowers.
To start, spray-paint the pumpkins a matte black finish. (Protect the stems with tape.) When the pumpkins are dry, use a paring knife to scrape away the painted surface in vertical or horizontal lines. Or etch a simple shape or pattern, such as the sunflower or a zigzag.
Fanciful pumpkins
Fluttering butterflies alight on pumpkins in this attractive fall centerpiece. For this easy fall craft, we spray-painted faux butterflies from a crafts store all black for a sophisticated look and then trimmed their wires to press into the pumpkins' skin. A harlequinlike mask adds whimsy.
Orange-and-white centerpiece
White pumpkins encircled by bittersweet vine and set along an orange table runner create a striking table arrangement.
Sew fun
We got the notion to do some pumpkin decorating during a trip to the local fabric store. A warty gourd took on black spots when we hot-glued on assorted sized buttons. Other buttons march down a white pumpkin like a fancy shirtfront; white bead-head straight pins secure them and color coordinate the look. Those same pins daintily trail down the sides of a small orange pumpkin; while measuring tapes and rickrack pair for measureless possibilities on another when attached with glue or pins. But we really love our last idea: We pinned on a zipper and removed the "lid" of a large pumpkin to create its unzipped look.
Leafy centerpiece
Display your favorite fall foliage colors with simple decoupage (gluing flat objects or pictures to a surface). Real leaves applied to a white pumpkin set a sophisticated scene.
For this easy fall craft, first set leaves between paper towels and flatten them under a book for at least five days. Then brush decoupage glue on a white pumpkin. Arrange the leaves on the pumpkin's surface. Cut small slits along the edges of the leaves as you go, so they'll fit the pumpkin's contours. To finish, coat the decorated surface in decoupage glue.
Creepy mantel
We can't resist a little skin-crawling fun! Plastic spiders wander over pumpkins draped in ripped cheesecloth. "Hairy" cording feels a bit like a spider's trail on another. Add a faux crow, and you've set the proper spooky mood for Halloween.
Midwest-theme stencil pumpkins
Cast a distinctly regional spell on your Halloween pumpkins with designs that represent some of our favorite Midwest icons!
Our online collection includes the barn, maple leaf and lighthouse pictured, plus stencils of a log cabin, ear of corn, deer, eagle, pinecone, sunflower and wheat -- all designed specifically for Midwest Living. Use a combination of cutouts and etchings for your designs. Click below to browse our designs and download free patterns.Related Links
Trick or treat pumpkins
Create a striking pumpkin grouping with traditional orange or white pumpkins and black paint.
Use masking tape to create desired patterns (cover areas you want to remain the pumpkin color). Spray-paint pumpkins black; remove tape to reveal design. Paint your favorite Halloween sayings between stripes. Create dots in black-painted areas by drilling holes with a cup drill bit.
Fall display
An assortment of cattails, leaves, seasonal berries and orange tulips creates a memorable fall display for a sideboard or table centerpiece. Posing the cornucopia in pretty white Lumina pumpkins adds a sophisticated surprise.
Remove the tops of the pumpkins and hollow out the insides to make fall vases. Place a watertight container inside each pumpkin to keep flowers fresh and prevent pumpkins from getting soggy.
60-Second Video: No-Carve Pumpkins
Get crafty using these ideas for pumpkin decorating—from creepy to classy—without a mess.
Tabletop 'Mumkins'
Combine two fall favorites by turning a pumpkin into a bursting-with-mums flower arrangement in this DIY fall craft.
Begin carving as you would with a jack-o-lantern. Carefully cut a lid (keep the stem!) and remove the seeds and pulp. Using a drill or nail, poke small holes around the shell, just wide enough to insert flower stems. Select mums in oranges, reds and golds. Cut the stems about a half inch from the flower head, long enough to poke into the hole. Space holes so adjoining flowers cover the pumpkin flesh. Start at the top, and work your way down until the pumpkin is covered.
The number of mums you need depends on the sizes of the blooms and your pumpkin. Keep the inside of the pumpkin moist; flowers will last two or three days.
Tissue paper pumpkins
Don't let these pumpkins fool you; the designs may look painted, but the patterns are actually created with tissue paper. Download our free patterns below for instructions and templates.
Birdbath buddy
A painted crow makes an appropriate Halloween appearance in a birdbath lined with twigs or a grapevine wreath in this easy DIY fall decoration.
Message tower
Send your guests a spooky message with this towering display.
Sketch the outline of the letters freehand, then scrape off the pumpkin skin to highlight each letter. Stack the pumpkins on a dowel near your entryway.
Knock-out design
Whimsical dots create a two-tone or multicolor design with season-long appeal.
Use a plunger-type apple corer to punch out circles from an assortment of pumpkins and winter squash. Tapping the plunger with a rubber mallet helps push the corer through tough pumpkin shells. Then re-insert the circles in contrasting-color pumpkins. Mix and match the circles from different pumpkins to create polka-dot patterns, or discard circles to let light glow through your design.
Pumpkin panache
Go all-out for a party with imaginative displays of pumpkin-inspired fall decorations. The next slides show how to craft the projects shown at left and other pumpkin party creations that will impress your guests.
Inner glow
Miniature Baby Boo, Jack-Be-Little and Sweetie Pie pumpkins become perfect candleholders when hollowed out for votives. We used old pitchforks, rake heads and an antique apple picker as simple wall sconces. (Note: Never leave burning candles unattended; if you prefer, substitute battery-powered candles for safety.)
Painted leaf art
Painted designs put the spotlight on your unusual squash or pumpkin cultivars, like this striking blue-green Jarrahdale pumpkin.
Start with one that is clean and dry. Lightly sand the surface and apply paint sealer to prevent flaking. Create a design with stencils and acrylic paint, such as the leaf stencil and orange and white paints used here, then finish with a top-coat sealer.
Patchwork pumpkins
Like working with a three-dimensional quilt, you can mix and match cut shapes from different-colored pumpkins for a custom look. At left, orange squares make a checkerboard pattern in a white Lumina pumpkin.
This DIY decorating idea is an easy fall craft. Simply scoop out the insides, then cut identical shapes out of two pumpkins. Switch the pieces.
It's important that pieces to be exchanged are of the same size. For a precise edge, you can use tools such as metal cookie cutters, biscuit cutters and an apple corer to help with your cutting. For a more handcrafted look, design your own template.
Create a patchwork and paint display
Set a seasonal scene on your porch or patio using our patchwork and paint techniques to create a beautiful grouping of pumpkins. Add flowers, fall leaves, small pumpkins and fresh vegetables to embellish your inspiring display.
Keyed pumpkins
Use antique keys (secured with long straight pins) to create seasonal messages, such as fall or eek, on your pumpkins for an easy DIY fall decoration.
Go batty
Painted bats (or bats cut from black construction paper) look spooky on your doorstep or inside.
Window dressing
An assortment of mini pumpkins and fresh fall leaves creates a pretty fall window swag.
Knot your fall bounty on a length of rustic twine, and swag across your panes to frame a pretty fall view.
Elegant white
Pair all-white or orange-stripe pumpkins with white tableware for a soft, elegant look.
All-white pumpkin varieties include 'Lumina', 'Baby Boo' and 'Moonshine'. Try 'Lil' Pump-Ke-Mon' for a miniature pumpkin with creamy color accented by bright orange stripes.
Rickrack style
Give pumpkins a dash of extra color with rickrack or ribbon from your local fabric shop for an easy DIY fall decoration.
Simple stencil
A simple but elegant painted stencil decorates this pumpkin.
Autumn lantern
A Cinderella pumpkin transforms easily into a water-filled bowl with floating candles for a festive lantern.
Leafy look
For this easy fall craft, glue your favorite dried leaves on pumpkins in a variety of patterns.
Pumpkin table runner
Create a fresh-from-the-patch table runner in just a couple of minutes.
Arrange a line of miniature pumpkins or gourds down the center of the table and weave a ribbon around them. Top this fall decoration with a bittersweet stem.
Pumpkin topiaries
Turn miniature pumpkins into tabletop topiaries accented with raffia bows.
Hot-glue a piece of Styrofoam into a 4-inch terra-cotta pot. Push a sharpened dowel or tree branch into the bottom of a miniature pumpkin, and push the other end into the Styrofoam. Secure with glue if needed. Spread dried beans or peas over the top of the Styrofoam, gluing if necessary. Tie a raffia bow around the dowel just below the pumpkin to complete this DIY fall decoration.
Candy corn pumpkins
Create these cute, almost-good-enough-to-eat pumpkins with spray paint.
Easy centerpiece
Make a fuss-free fall centerpiece by displaying several pumpkins or gourds on the table.
Our arrangement uses a long white platter, but a basket or tray would work well, too. Add a few leaves, berry clusters or flowers for color and texture.
Pumpkin welcome
Greet your guests at the door with a pumpkin house-number sign.
Stack small, medium and large Cinderella pumpkins (remove stems, except for the top one). Then use a stencil and crafts knife to trace the outlines of your address numbers. Scrape the pumpkin skin out of the stenciled numbers, revealing the lighter pumpkin flesh underneath.
Twinkly pumpkins
Twinkly lights illuminate three perfect pumpkins: white Lumina, pale orange Long Island Cheese and silvery Jarrahdale. Cut holes snug around the lights and use a strand of 50 LED lights for the best glow.
Pumpkin place cards
Small pumpkins add a fresh touch to a fall table setting. And they're not afraid to work as place cards while they're looking pretty.
Start by inscribing colorful leaves with your guests' names. Then tie the foliage to mini pumpkins with raffia or twine.
Natural display
A pumpkin "basket" makes an imaginative centerpiece for a fall table.
Hollow out the pumpkin, then place a block of wet floral foam inside. Position a pillar candle in the foam and surround with fall blooms and berries to complete this DIY fall decoration.
Monogrammed pumpkins
Create a welcoming fall scene with personalized pumpkins. Etch your monogram into small, medium and large pumpkins, using different fonts and styles. (You can get a similar look with paint if you'd prefer not to etch.) Show off your pumpkins on an old chair or stool.
Flower power
Summer still blooms when you translate flower motifs to fall pumpkins.
For this easy fall craft use an apple corer to cut flower centers, and carve petal designs with a triangle clay loop tool, available at some crafts stores or through pottery supply stores online. Swap flower centers among different-color pumpkins for whimsical contrast.
Black and white
Glittery white pumpkins and shiny black pedestals make a sophisticated autumn display. Spray-paint foam pumpkins white, adding textural touches such as glitter or sparkly white ribbon. Arrange on and around an assortment of black-painted pedestals; we used candleholders and a cake stand.
Pumpkin picks
For carving: The quintessential pumpkin has a rich orange hue, medium to large size and strong handle. Look for varieties such as Howden Field (15-30 pounds), Magic Lantern (15-25 pounds) and Autumn Gold (8-15 pounds).
For painting: Pumpkins with smooth skins are best for painting or decoupage. Try varieties such as Lumina (10-15 pounds, white) or Baby Pam (4-5 pounds, orange).
For color contrast: Pumpkins look artsy in exotic and two-tone colors; no additional ornamentation needed. Look for Cinderella (25-30 pounds, dark orange/red color with deep ridges, Jarrahdale (9 pounds, with blue/green or slate gray skin), Hooligan (miniature with orange and white mottled colors), Fairytale (15 pounds, with rich mahogany brown color) and Batwing (1/4 pound, with orange and green coloring).