Extra Large Pumpkin – In the spirit of fall, and of course Halloween, we wanted to talk about a awesome world record. Breaking the world record for biggest pumpkin is a squash grown by Wisconsin’s Chris Stevens. It weighs more than 1,800 pounds and will be on display at The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) until Halloween. It’s a lot lighter in color, than you’d expect, and actually kind of ugly.

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Last night, I finally got down to some pumpkin carving, one of my favorite things to do in the fall!  Every year, my family and I sit around the kitchen table, watch an old VHS tape of “Disney’s Halloween Treat” and carve away!  Check out this year’s pumpkins and get some pumpkin carving tips after the jump! Read the rest of this entry »

From candy bars to chocolate kisses, trick or treating doesn’t have to mean store-bought candy. Make your own treats this year to save money and serve up something extra special! We’ve compiled a list of the top Halloween recipe collections that Recipe4Living has to offer. These collections have something for everyone! Try a recipe today, tomorrow and the next day!

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These spooky sweets (courtesy of the Food Network’s Sandra Lee) are perfect for Halloween parties!  They’re tasty, super-simple to make, and kids love ‘em! Find out how to make them and get links to tons more Halloween treats after the jump! Read the rest of this entry »