Halloween

Fall Cinnamon and Spice Ornaments

Makes 32 two-inch wonderful smelling ornaments.Do not eat! Not for internal use. Ingredients:1 cup ground cinnamon1 Tablespoon ground cloves1 Tablespoon ground nutmeg1 Tablespoon ground ginger¼ teaspoon ground coriander (if available)¼ teaspoon ground anise (if available)3/4 cup applesauce, drained2 Tablespoons white (Elmer’s-type) gluerolling pinflour Directions:In a medium bowl, combine spices. Add the applesauce and the glue.StirContinue reading “Fall Cinnamon and Spice Ornaments”

Fall Cinnamon and Spice Ornaments

Double, double, toil and trouble

“Three times the brinded cat has mewed,” said the first witch. “Thrice plus one the hedgehog whined,” said the second. “Harpier cries: it’s time, it’s time!” the third said. The first witch moved closer to the boiling cauldron. “Round about the cauldron go: In the poisoned entrails throw. Toad that under cold stone Days andContinue reading “Double, double, toil and trouble”

Outfit of the Day: Halloween in Quarantine

Recipe of the Day: Halloween Mice Cheese Balls

Halloween Mice Cheese Balls 8 oz cream cheese, softened2 C (8 oz) pepper jack cheese, softened-or use whatever cheese you like1 1/4 C finely chopped smoked almondsjulienne carrots for tails32 sliced almonds, toasted, for earshot pepper jelly for serving, if desiredcrackers for servingMix the two cheeses.For each mouse: Shape 2 Tblsp into a mouse-ish body.RollContinue reading “Recipe of the Day: Halloween Mice Cheese Balls”

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”

Divination Fears

I posted this one my October Magic post but I wanted to repost it in its own post. I may do several this way. Samhain is the best time for divination; do a tarot reading, rune reading, use the pendulum, scrying, palm reading, tea reading, ouija board. I just need to say a few words aboutContinue reading “Divination Fears”

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”