Introduction: Cauliflower Head: Halloween Veggie Centerpiece
This project really cracks me up...I laughed the whole time I was putting it together.
I had this ugly green styrofoam head in my possession that needed a refashion and this is what I came up with. Cauliflower Head was the star attraction in my veggie platter for last year's Halloween party. :)
Here's what you need to get started:
*styrofoam head
*spray paint
*cauliflower
*toothpicks
Step 1: Paint the Head
If your paint is not food-safe, let the head sit and off-gas for a while before using it to get rid of any fumes or paint smell.
Step 2: Prepare the Cauliflower
Break your cauliflower head into smaller florets. I wanted to use purple cauliflower, but all I could find was yellow. Bright green romanesco broccoli would have been cool too. If all you can find is white cauliflower, you might consider painting your head a funky color instead of black.
Step 3: Arrange the Cauliflower
Stick a toothpick in the bottom of each floret and then stick the other end of the toothpick into the head, arranging the pieces all over the head in a "brain-like" way. Be sure that the cauliflower does not touch the head if your paint wasn't food safe.
Step 4: Party Time!
Place your head on a small cake plate to elevate it from the rest of your veggie tray. Add a "necklace" of veggies around the base if you'd like. I used the tops of my bell peppers, but radishes would be cute too, for a "pearl necklace" type look. Then enjoy your party and watch your friends laugh!
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12 Comments
11 years ago on Introduction
That is really creative! How fun :)
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
Thank you, my dear! Are you going to make one this year?
11 years ago on Introduction
I think any dismembered head around halloween is a great spooky decoration. The col-y-flower is great imagination haha!
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
I agree...how can you go wrong with a dismembered head? You made me laugh! Glad you liked... :)
11 years ago on Introduction
This gives me a great idea!!! Make the head into a bowl and arrange the cauliflower to look like a brain!!!!....Thanks for sharing
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
I like the bowl idea! You just gave me another idea....cut the head off flat and use a pate or cheese-ball-type food to create a rounded brain on top. We did a smoked salmon pate brain once and it was funny...would look awesome perched on a head. Yum! :)
11 years ago on Introduction
i could use a styrofoam skull too
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
That would definitely put a fun twist on the project...post pics if you do!! :)
11 years ago on Introduction
Hmmm, I wonder if the cauliflower would wick up food coloring, like white carnations? Anybody try that?
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
carnations are edible too
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
I did not realize carnations were edible...have lots of other edible flowers in my garden though...might be a fun centerpiece with flowers...like a flowery chia pet!
Reply 11 years ago on Introduction
Oooh...that's a fun idea to try. I have never seen that done, but you know now I have to try it. I can tell you that if you squeeze lemon on purple cauliflower, it turns hot pink. ;)