As found via the kitchn, check out artist Kevin Van Aelst’s “Chromosomes,” made with gummi worms. See more of his work HERE, including these foodie art gems:
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Veggie Halloween Dinner
As requested by a reader… some more veggie friendly Halloween dinner ideas:
1. I love the idea of serving appetizers in a pumpkin or other gourds, like this blue cheese dip from BHG.
2. Literally veggie-friendly, a Jack O’ veggie platter from Taste of Home.
3. Or try a bean dip appetizer with bone chips from Southern Living.… Read More ...
Chocolate Plastic Tutorial
As one always trying to find an alternative to fondant, I definitely want to try working with “chocolate plastic.” Find the recipe and how-tos for making chocolate plastic HERE at about.com.
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Buried Alive Muffins
Find the recipe and how-tos for these morbid muffins HERE at Rachel Ray.
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Candy Corn Halloween Fudge
Find an easy recipe for this colorful, candy corn fudge HERE at about.com.
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Looking for the best fudge recipes Check out our World’s best fudge Recipes board on Pinterest and our roundup of boozy fudge recipes here. Still, want more fudge? Check out this Traditional Fudge recipe book
on Amazon.… Read More ...
Cotton Candy Cake
This cotton candy cake from Rachel Ray already has me planning my girl’s 3rd birthday party (nearly a year away). Find the recipe HERE.
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Even MORE Halloween Dinner Ideas
The Hostess with the Mostess blog has a great roundup of Halloween dinner ideas HERE, including the snake sandwich and these clever ribs from Better Homes and Gardens.
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Candy Creatures
I distinctly recall picking up a copy of the Martha Stewart Kids magazine a year or two ago (sigh, I miss that magazine) and seeing these darling candy creatures. Find the slideshow with how-tos to make candy monsters and more goodies HERE, including this cyclops, this devil, and these monsters.
[tags]gum drops, Halloween, monsters, candy[/tags]
Worst Halloween Candy
What would be on your groan-when-thrown-in-your-trick-or-treat-bag list? As a kid, my neighbor (with all the good intentions) gave toothbrushes and dimes. That would be on my list. Visit bon appetit to see their 10 Worst Halloween Candies list, including such gems as Circus Peanuts and Necco Wafers.
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Veggie Head
Visit The Swell Life to check out this veggie head Halloween appetizer constructed from veggies, toothpicks and a styrofoam head. Very clever idea!
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Healthy Halloween Jack O’ Salad
What a clever idea from All You: mesclun stuffed Jack O’ Lanterns. Find the (budget friendly) how-tos HERE,
Looking for more Halloween recipes and ideas? Check out Taste of Home Halloween Here you’ll find dozens of spooky, cute, spirited and fun Halloween foods to delight boys and ghouls of all ages. We tossed in top pumpkin-carving tips and party … Read More ...
Guy Fawkes Day Menu
November 5 is fast approaching, and while celebrating this great defender of the gun powder (or rather, not so great defender) is not part of my American holiday repertoire (dang, and who doesn’t love a good bonfire?), in honor of our UK readers and those around the world who appreciate Guy, check out the BBC HERE for a whole menu … Read More ...
More Halloween Dinner Ideas: Squid Ink Pasta
Find a recipe for squid ink pasta in garlic cream sauce HERE at No Fuss Fabulous. I was inclined to say “eeeewww” at first (and thus, perfect for Halloween), but the recipe sounds delicious. Might even be an all-year-round-contender.
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Battenberg Cake
Learn all about the history of the Battenberg Cake, and find the recipe for making this gorgeous pink creation, HERE at Lucina Vermeila (via google traductor for translation).
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Healthy Fruit Jack O’ Lanterns For Halloween
What a lovely lunchbox surpsise (thanks to Ohdeedoh for the find): drawing Jack O’ Lantern faces on oranges with edible pens. Find this cute idea HERE at zakka life.
[tags]Jack O’ Lantern, Halloween, sandwich, oranges, fruit[/tags]
Looking for more Halloween recipes and ideas? Check out Taste of Home Halloween Here you’ll find dozens of spooky, cute, spirited and fun Halloween … Read More ...