The Pretty pumpkin carvings that you will see in this post are my favorites of the many designs of pumpkins displayed the the Encinitas Halloween event put on in partnership with the Self Realization Fellowship. These beautiful designs are a great alternative to the traditional spooky or silly pumpkin carvings that often dominate at Halloween. […]
This Halloween event that features all of these great pumpkin carvings that is held in Encinitas has to include pumpkin carvings with surfing designs. After all, Encinitas has an enthusiastic surf culture and is home to some famed surfing spots. The one known as Swami’s is just down the bluff steps next to the Self […]
Here are the pumpkin carvings with Halloween themes that were created for the Encinitas Halloween event last year. Even though the event was on Halloween there were so many other different types of pumpkin designs. You can take a look at a lot more carved pumpkins by clicking on any of the categories listed below. […]
Here is a selection of pumpkin carvings of animals that were carved by the monks of the Self Realization Fellowship, by lay members of the Self Realization Fellowship, as well as by residents of Encinitas California and the surrounding communities in North County San Diego. Pumpkins like these are carved each year and displayed throughout […]
Every year on the evening of Halloween, the City of Encinitas, in San Diego County, California in partnership with the Self Realization Fellowship puts on fun event for the whole community that includes hundreds of Halloween Pumpkin carvings. In numerous spots throughout the old downtown area along Highway 101, lighted carved and decorated pumpkins are […]
Pat O’Brien, one of my students, showcased his beautiful patriotic watermelon carvings at the “Red, White and You” 4th of July celebration near Fayetteville, North Carolina. You might remember Pat from blog post I published earlier about Pat’s journey from a beginner carver to a culinary competition medalist. Now you can see what he carved for […]
Let’s add butter carving to our growing list of decorative food creations. In the past few weeks, we’ve taken a look at the creative ways that lattes, watermelons and pizza can be used to make amazing food art. Last month, while researching our blog about the upcoming food art festivals, we discovered the spectacular butter […]
Showcase your talent at transforming basic food into amazing pieces of art by entering a food art competition this year. We are coming into the season for Food art contests here in the United States. Both amateurs and professionals can enter their elaborate, decorative carvings and compete for cash prizes and bragging rights. As we’ve […]
Today, I want to give you an early look at some of the food art competitions and events coming up later this year. Food carving competitions are a great way to showcase the beautiful art of vegetable and fruit carving, and are an opportunity for like minded culinary enthusiasts to share and learn from each other. […]
Are you looking for creative and fun vegetable activities for kids? Here is a fun idea that is great for getting children in on the fun of creating with vegetables. This will be an activity where you can actually encourage them to play with their food. And, it’s great for small children, too because no […]
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