'Gander Jack

Basically a Michigander Jack o' lantern. It is a Jack O' Lantern carved from a parsnip instead of a pumpkin. The original jack o lantern in the folklore was a parsnip so it continues the tradition. Sometimes the leftover parsnip trimmings are used to make Pastys which are a regional dish

I carved some 'Gander Jacks with my parents last weekend. Our porch is looking very festive now and we made some kick ass Pastys