Oh, I love Fall and Halloween. I welcome the food it brings with open arms. Like a most sophisticated and delicious-sounding dish as pasta with pumpkin and cinnamon sauce. Made into a pumpkin girl with spaghetti hair. Find the recipe HERE at Nina’s Kleiner Food-Blog (translation tool available).… Read More ...
Snack Cake Bats
I think I recently claimed back to school was the most wonderful time of the year (or parents). I’ll amend that to “except for Halloween” (for edible crafts folks). This time of the year is so full of cleverness and cuteness and creepiness. Mostly cleverness and cuteness. Make super easy snack cake bats HERE at Hungry Happenings. And be … Read More ...
Spooky Olive Snakes
The olive snake, cute or spooky? Definitely cute. And I know it’s not too early to post Halloween stuff, because my daughter and I just bought her Halloween costume this past weekend. (In case you’re wondering, she got a long purple Queen’s gown at Cracker Barrel. And they had Christmas goods out, too.) Make an olive snake HERE at Cute … Read More ...
Bird’s Party Magazine, the Fall Issue is Out!!
I’m excited to share with you the latest (and I think the greatest so far) issue of Bird’s Party Magazine for Fall 2012. You’ll see my dangling sparkling spider cookies and caramel apple pops in there, but I’m way more impressed by how much party and treat goodness is packed in the pages. A sampling of the goods inside: … Read More ...
How to Make Sweet Bones
I saw some Halloween gear in my local craft store last week, so I guess that means we can officially start the Halloween talk. Right? I mean, the Back to School stuff has been in Target for ages now. Besides, bones are the kind of thing you need all year round. And I’m loving these bones, especially shaped into letters. … Read More ...
Little Turkeys from Halloween Candy
This is what I like to see… stretching Halloween candy into Thanksgiving. If only I can find some ways to make leprechauns and Easter bunnies from the leftovers, too (yes, some of the least coveted candy will still be in our house come Spring).
Find the step-by-steps with photos to make this adorable li’l turkey from store-bought candies HERE at … Read More ...
More Ideas for Halloween Leftovers
See? I told ya’ CakeSpy always delivers “what to do with leftover Halloween candy” ideas. She has ten more ideas HERE.… Read More ...
Candy Bar Cheesecake
We can always count on CakeSpy for post-Halloween-candy ideas. Find the recipe for fun-size candy studded cheesecake HERE at Serious Eats.… Read More ...
Ideas for Leftover Halloween Candy
I know, Halloween isn’t even over and I’m already posting ideas for all the leftover candy. But good to be prepared for tomorrow. Find a roundup of ideas to use leftover candy HERE at Woman’s Day, including candy corn fudge (so sugar on top of sugar, yum).… Read More ...
Goblin Bread
So I will leave you with at least one last-minute do-able snack idea before you head out and fill up on candy… goblin flatbread. Make it HERE at Martha Stewart.… Read More ...
File Away for Next Year: Glow in the Dark Punch
Dang, it’s too late for this Halloween (cuz stuff has to freeze overnight), so I hope I remember to post this early next year. Or, for any mad scientist or space age or themed party where glow-in-the-dark is very important… learn to make glow in the dark punch HERE at Chow.… Read More ...
Kitty Litter Cake
The kitty litter cake is by far just about the grossest thing I’ve ever seen. I can barely even look at it as I post (maybe because I have three cats?). And thus, perfect for Halloween, yes? Find the recipe and how-tos HERE at Amanda’s Cookin’, from our very own Amanda, who dares do this to me.… Read More ...
Spooky Halloween Drinks
Everything is scarier when it watches you. Find a roundup of ideas for serving drinks this Halloween HERE at Better Homes and Gardens.… Read More ...
Halloween Cooler
Such a good idea, and easy to do last minute… cool down drinks for your party in a pumpkin. Find the how-tos HERE at Martha Stewart.… Read More ...
Halloween Goodies from CakeSpy
Even with her book tour underway, CakeSpy is busy making plenty of Halloween treats! Make a Zombie cake HERE, some ghost truffles HERE and some “Boo” meringues HERE at Serious Eats.
