Tag: Halloween

Finding The Perfect Pumpkin

Halloween is nearing fast and it is time to pick out a pumpkin. It has become a tradition to visit the pumpkin patch in the area; however, this year we took a trip to the Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch in Lathrop CA. We had 

You’ve Been BOO-ed

I love Halloween. It is absolutely my favorite holiday. Ok, I say the same thing about Christmas when I see the lights and hear the timeless carols. Oh, can’t forget the smell of pine trees. Back to Halloween. Last year, little goblins were out in 

Halloween Mystery Menu

This year for Halloween, we are adopting a family tradition from my sister-n-law. Every year for the past ten years, at least, they have celebrated Halloween with a mystery dinner complete with a menu. Does Eye of Newt sound appetizing? Don’t be too alarmed. That is what they call hot dogs in the land of witches and goblins.

Here are a few of our favorite Halloween Dinner ideas:

Beverages:
Witches Brew- Hot Chocolate
Love Potion – Orchard Apple Punch

Appetizers:
Witches Fingers – Bread Sticks
Spider Egg Sacks – Boiled Eggs
Shrunken Heads – Raisin filled Apple Jack-o-Lanterns
Boogers on A Stick – Mini Carmel Apples
Witch’s Hair with Goblin’s Eyes: Shredded Carrots with Grapes

Entrees:
Monkey Brains with Alligator Eye Balls- Spaghetti and Meatballs
Bat Stew – Hearty Chili
Mummy Rolls – Hot Dogs wrapped in crescent rolls
Road Kill Pie – Chicken Pot Pie
Grilled CobwebsPizza
Ghosts and Baked Tombstones – Meatloaf and Mashed potato ghosts
Pumpkin Bites – Apple Ham and Cheese Sandwich
Roasted Pumpkins – Chicken Broccoli Braid

Desserts:
Flies on Decaying Pumpkin – Pumpkin Chip Cookies
Fried Bats – Bat shaped cookies
Moth balls – Cupcakes
Frosted Jack-o-Lanterns – Ice Cream filled oranges
Ghosts – Popcorn Balls
Candy Corn Cookies – Sugar Cookie Dough