Pumpkin Shortage?! We've Got Your Pumpkin Alternatives

Pumpkins and Squash aren't  the only vegetables worthy of carving. Turnips also make good night watchmen. Hang them in a row from the porch, lamppost, or anywhere else a pumpkin won't fit! Here's how: What you Need: Turnips wax pencil Kitchen Knife and Utility Knife linoleum-cutting (lino) tool Mellon Baller Twine Tea candle (if desired)

Directions:

1. Cut off the turnips' tops with a kitchen knife, then hollow them out with a melon baller. 2. Draw a face with a wax pencil and then carve it with a utility knife. 3. Use the linoleum-cutting (lino) tool to cut small hole for the eyes, nose etc. 4. Again use the lino tool to also make small holes on both sides of turnip. 5. Cut a piece of twine and slip it through the holes and knot 6. Then put a tea candle inside to illuminate. (if desired)