Raw Halloween (Southampton Pot Luck)

[Jax]

This is a seperate thread to the normal one for the Southampton Pot Luck so that we can co-ordinate the dishes a little and don't end up with gallons of pumpkin soup or just pumpkin pie!!
:emot-spooky::emot-spooky::emot-spooky:

All the details are the same as the normal Southampton Pot Lucks and can be found here! (http://www.rawinuk.com/showpost.php?p=670&postcount=1)

Karen's original post - We are putting an additional pot luck on that has been requested on the Sunday 31st October as an impromptu Halloween Party feel free to make orange things, maybe make masks or we could have a fire bowl and do Sweet Chestnuts (any left!!)
For those not vegan Hugh Fernly-Whitingstall has a great recipe for marshmallows we could make (not raw I know but a fab treat)

Feel free to invite family & friends and we will have a great day no matter what the weather....remember dress warmly

p.s Please remember my little boy is totally freaked out by strange things and we would appreciate consideration extended to him, making masks then putting them on would probably be better than arriving in strange costumes.

To get the ball rolling Karen is making a pumpkin soup and I'm going to attempt a pumpkin pie as I've wanted to make one for years but never had the guts :42:

Just add what you propose to bring below so that people can see what not to replicate thanks ;)

:witch: :43: :42: :bat:

[karen @rawchocolateheaven]

Please also note that as our Fire Bowl was stolen we will not now be doing the fire outside xxx

[karen @rawchocolateheaven]

Ideas & one already taken is Gruesome Eyeballs (Already being done)

pumpkin ideas
Pumpkin & Pineapple Kebab skewers
Pumpkin krisps
pumpkin shake probably need lots sweetner
pumpkin ice cream
pumpkin falafels
pumpkin juice
pumpkin noodles
pumpkin rice
pumpkin curry
pumpkin pie (taken)
pumpkin soup (taken)
pumpkin roasted....I know cooked but is great xx
dyed food!
Beetroot for red
Carrot for orange
Spirulina for green
xxxx

[Jax]

Cheers Karen, and if you are STILL stumped for ideas there's a few in this post here (http://www.rawinuk.com/showthread.php?p=2601#post2601) (hint, hint) :emot-spooky:

[Jax]

Oh my word!!!!!! I have the biggest pumpkin I have ever carved..........it's going to take AGES lol!! But just to get you in the mood this is the one I did last year;

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v445/ShaunRydersBrainCell/misc0yday027.jpg

Some sites for stencils are here and if you want a carving set Waitrose are currently selling them (I've found it does make it easier);

http://www.dltk-holidays.com (http://www.dltk-holidays.com/halloween/mpatterns.htm)


http://www.bhg.com/holidays/halloween/pumpkin-carving/

Zombie Carvings (http://www.zombiepumpkins.com/)

http://www.showbizgossips.com/printable-pumpkin-carving-patterns-free-jack-o-lantern-stencils-ideas/12663

Spook Masters (http://www.spookmaster.com/) - has many alternative ones like Star Wars etc

Hersheys (http://www.hersheys.com/celebrate/halloween/fun-stuff/stencils/) - have different skill levels

[ani]

def doing boo nanas
i was thinking of attempting some kind of cake made with fruits
and covered in chocolate in a messy way.
no idea how and may take me all day to make :)
has anyone seen Gail's cake on my FB profile
if you aren't friends with her it is really cool.
i have no idea what was inside.:noidea::peace:

[ani]

oh and Caitlin and I made some chocolates last night

[Jax]

Waahaaaay awesome, can't wait to see the boo bananas!! :peace:

The pumpkin pie is done...........although I'm not entirely sure about it ha ha, and so is the pumpkin carving which is below;


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v445/ShaunRydersBrainCell/craft/IMG_9256.jpg

[ani]

thanX for today Karen
Sk8E really enjoyed making everything yesterday.
i know she was tired and a bit of a missy today
but she did eventually cuddle up and fall asleep on my lap <3
C was just himself the smiley of the year.

see you next weekend with peace in mind :) xxx

[Carrot Top]

Wow Jax, your piccie of your pumpkin carving looks awesome!

[Jax]

Wow Jax, your piccie of your pumpkin carving looks awesome!
Thanks CT http://www.rawinuk.com/images/icons/icon10.gif
I have got some pics but unfortunately for some reason flippin Photobucket is not playing properly so they are all coming out giant sized!!! :mad: :rolleyes2:

[Jax]

I've uploaded these onto Facebook now seeing as they would only load up here in GIANT size!!

I've locked viewing to just friends as there are a few of children and this is an open forum http://www.rawinuk.com/images/icons/icon12.gif