free for the big night?  EASY!  You can either                                     muffin tin, stir together the cornstarch and
           use a commercially prepared fruit and                                                 cold cream until thoroughly mixed.  Add
           vegetable anti-browning solution ( they are                                          water and stir.  Add food coloring one
           readily available at your supermarket) or,                                            drop at a time until you get the desired    
           you can prepare your own.  You'll need:                                               color.  Paint simple designs on the faces.
            ☻ 2 Tbs vinegar                                                                                 Keep out of eyes.  Remove with soap and
            ☻ 1 tsp lemon juice                                                                           Color mixing tips can be found on the
            ☻ 1 quart water                                                                                 outside if the food coloring box.
           Mix and brush over carved surfaces.
           You never looked better Jack!

CONVENTIONAL OVEN:

Pick a pumpkin with good color.  Wash thoroughly,
cut in half, remove seeds, break or cut into
uniform pieces and bake in a moderate oven (350°)
or steam until tender.  Cool, remove pulp from skin
and mash (or put through a food processor).
Package and freeze for pie filling or to cook with
your favorite recipes. 

MICROWAVE OVENS:

Place two sections of pumpkin (up to 2 1/2 lbs each)
face down on wax paper.  Cook on high for 10 minutes.
Move the pieces around to a different location, cook
on high another 10 minutes.  Let Pumpkin cool for
at least 15 minutes before scarping out the pulp.

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