'Halloween'
Pumpkin food products overload
Closed Published by Karyn Zoldan October 21st, 2012 in Comfort Foods, Food for Thought, Food Fun, Food Nutrition - You Are What You Eat, Halloween, Memories.
Pumpkin bread (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Pumpkin overload. I love pumpkin as much as the next person but I think the latest issue of Trader Joe’s Fearless Flyer pumpkins off the chart with too many pumpkin products. I don’t know if everyone has the same issue, perhaps it depends on state or region.
Here’s what is in the October issue:
Pumpkin …
[more...]All Over But the Clean-Up
Closed Published by Jennifer Walker October 31st, 2011 in Entertaining / Parties, Halloween, Nibbles & Bites.
This weekend marked the 8th not-exactly-annual BYOP (bring your own pumpkin) in 12 years and, after each event, it’s a good idea to look back and figure out what worked and what (if anything) didn’t.
For those who’ve attended my parties in the past, it’s no surprise when I say I’ve been known to over-prepare. Just a smidgen. I’ve been
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Tucson restaurant: RA Sushi host Halloween celebration
Closed Published by Karyn Zoldan October 26th, 2011 in Chewish TUCSON, Food for Thought, Halloween, Out and About in Tucson.
Costume Capers
Have a ghoulishly good time on Halloween at RA Sushi’s Boo Bash 2011. Visit RA Sushi at La Encantada Shopping Center on October 31 from 8 p.m. to close for spooktacular food and drink specials, costume contest, and guest DJ.
Boys and ghouls are encouraged to dress up for the Boo Bash costume contest. Those dressed to …
[more...]Cake Pops. What a concept.
1 Comment Published by Rita Connelly October 22nd, 2011 in Book Reviews, Cake Decorating, Desserts, Food for Thought, Food Fun, Food Ideas - Seasonal, Foods to Enjoy in Moderation, Halloween, Reviews, Summer, Thanksgiving, Valentines Day, Well-Fed Foodie.
I love being a food writer for many reasons; one of them being that people send me things for my “inspection.” After checking things out, I pass the items on either donating them to charity or giving them to someone I know will make good use of them. Such is the case with the second bake book I received from …
This cauldron effect for Halloween is perfect for parties. It is not that expensive to do, and it looks really sweet when people are coming in to your party. All you need to do this is some dry ice and your punch you are making. It does not matter what you put in your punch, alcoholic or non alcoholic, but …
Pumpkin Cookies
Closed Published by Torie Nicholas October 31st, 2010 in Dessert Recipes, Halloween, Recipes.
- Image by stu_spivack via Flickr
It is Fall and with Fall comes leaves, cooler weather, apple cider and of course PUMPKINS! I am not a huge pumpkin fan as far as food dishes and desserts go, but these pumpkin cookies are AMAZING! I am not a big cookie eater, but I love these because they are very moist and the …
[more...]The One-Two Punch
Closed Published by Jennifer Walker October 29th, 2010 in Cocktails, Entertaining / Parties, Halloween, Sips & Shots.
So, here it is, the Friday before Halloween, guests are due at some point over the course of the weekend and you’re still not exactly sure what beverage to serve them.
Oh, sure, there’s the usual soda and stuff, but maybe you want something a little more festive. Still, there will be kids or others who don’t drink alcohol, and …
[more...]Two Orange-Based Holiday Recipes with Photos
Closed Published by Mary Johnson December 21st, 2009 in Christmas, Entertaining / Parties, Halloween, Recipes, Twitter.
- Candied Orange Peel Recipe: step 1 – peel orange and trim excess pith to avoid bitterness http://s2t.vg/wpFXnO #
- step 2- Boil sugar and water. http://s2t.vg/OrFO1I #
- Step 3 – Add orange peel strips http://s2t.vg/nVrAjG #
- Step 4: Spread out on rack to let drip excess sugar onto waxed paper and dry http://s2t.vg/cXjQ3Z #
- Final step – while still sticky,
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