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The end of October is approaching and that means it’s time to get ready for Halloween!

Show favorite and lifestyle expert JJ Keras joined us on Live at 9 to show us some must-use ideas for pumpkins!

DrinksPumpkin Spice Martini

1 graham cracker, crushed (or buy a graham cracker pie crust)

  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 5 fluid ounce vanilla flavored vodka
  • 5 fluid ounce crème de cacao

1/3-cup milk

2 tablespoons pumpkin puree

  • 1 pinch pumpkin pie spice, nutmeg or cinnamon

1 cup crushed ice

Place crushed graham crackers in dish and coat rim of martin glass with honey. Swirl glass in dish.

Combine milk and pumpkin puree in a cocktail shaker, and shake to combine. Pour in vodka and crème de cacao, and add ice. Shake well, and then strain into prepared martini glass. Garnish with a sprinkle of nutmeg, cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice. Perfect for a twist on your favorite desert!

White Pumpkins

White Pumpkins

  • Albino pumpkins bred by growers becoming increasingly popular in US
  • White pumpkin varieties have great names: Baby Boo, Cotton Candy, Lumina, Casper
  • Unpierced pumpkins can carry over into Thanksgiving
  • Can use fake pumpkins year after year, paint white, lightweight
  • White is great for kids because they can draw on them

Flowers

Creating a “Mumkin”

  • Buy a mum at your local grocery store or florist
  • Cut out the top of a white pumpkin. Carve out (minimally). Drop mum in and enjoy!

Find more fall entertaining ideas at http://jjkeras.com.