Holidays – Page 10

Labyrinth: Costume for Sarah

One of my favorite movies to watch during the month of October is Labyrinth. Between the music and watching David Bowie in those tights, what’s not to like? But mostly it’s Sarah’s dress for the masquerade. Here is the music from that scene: And here is some details and focus on THE dress: http://ariacouture.com/sarahs-labyrinth-ball-gown-a-costume-study includingContinue reading “Labyrinth: Costume for Sarah”

Recipe of the Day: Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie with Caramel Sauce

PUMPKIN ICE CREAM PIE WITH CARAMEL SAUCE Crust:1 1/2 cups crushed Gingersnaps (approximately 30 cookies))1/4 cup butter, melted Filling:1/2 teaspoon ground Cinnamon1 pint Vanilla ice cream, softened3/4 cup firmly packed Brown Sugar1/2 teaspoon ground Ginger1/2 teaspoon ground Cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground Cloves1 cup fresh or canned pumpkin1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream — whipped SAUCE1 cup CaramelContinue reading “Recipe of the Day: Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie with Caramel Sauce”

Outfit of the Day: Black and Orange

Recipe of the Day: Halloween Dinner in a Pumpkin

Halloween Dinner in a Pumpkin Medium sized pumpkin (4 pounds)1 &1/2 pounds lean ground beef1/3 cup chopped green pepper3/4 cup chopped celery3/4 cup chopped onion1 cup carrot, diced1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup soy sauce2 Tablespoon brown sugar1 4-ounce can mushrooms1 8-ounce can of sliced water chestnuts1 can cream of chicken soup2 cups cooked riceBlackContinue reading “Recipe of the Day: Halloween Dinner in a Pumpkin”

Outfit of the Day: Purple Magick

Recipe of the Day: Shrunken Heads in Cider

Shrunken Heads in Cider Ingredients2 cups lemon juice2 tablespoons coarse salt8 large Granny Smith apples32 whole cloves2 gallons apple cider2 (12-ounce) cans frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed2 cups spiced rum (optional) Directions1.Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside. In a medium bowl, mix together lemon juice and salt; setContinue reading “Recipe of the Day: Shrunken Heads in Cider”

Recipe of the Day: Soul Cakes

Soul Cakes At one time soul cakes were given to peasants as they went door to door begging. This was the beginning of trick or treating.The idea was that the “treat” was given to the beggar so that they would not play a trick or prank or worse, curse the homeowner. After receiving the cake,Continue reading “Recipe of the Day: Soul Cakes”

Outfit of the Day: Halloween Masked Ball

Recipe of the Day: Country Witch Eggnog

Country Witch Eggnog 1 cup apple cider3 cups milk2 eggs, beaten1/2 cup whipping cream1/2 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg2 tablespoons brandy Combine all of the ingredients in a large cauldron or pot and cook overmedium heat for 13 minutes. Pour the hot eggnog into mugs and top eachserving with fresh whipped cream (ifContinue reading “Recipe of the Day: Country Witch Eggnog”