I know I keep telling everyone each year that we never celebrate Halloween around here in the way of costumes and candy, but I always think that aspect of it makes it such a fun holiday. It seems more people are getting into the Halloween spirit locally though, because I have been seeing more and more imported Halloween candy lining the supermarket shelves as the years go by. In Rustans’s there is an overwhelming amount of them in different shapes and flavours. Just seeing them tickles the kid inside me! I’ve noticed that my habits right around this time of year are geared towards getting into the Halloween spirit as…
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Of pumpkin pie and spiderwebs
I have already resigned myself to the fact that celebrating Halloween just is not in the cards as far as traditions go in our home. But because it is a fun little holiday, I like to join in by making something extra special from my kitchen. This year however, I find I did not have the time for a Halloween baking extravaganza. It’s just been that kind of year. I got completely thrown off my timeline after the big move to the self-hosted site and with the slew of other responsibilities in the real world, I feel like I’ve been playing a game of catch-up since August. Anyway, I decided…
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Ghastly Cupcakes to wish you a Spooktastic Halloween!
It was poor planning on my part that I was able to make only one Halloween-themed treat this year. Because we don’t celebrate Halloween in much the same fun way that the West does, I often forget when it’s about to approach. I get a kick out of making Halloween-themed pastires though, mostly because it requires a lot of creativity. As long as the treats turn out how they’re supposed to or the way I envisioned them in my mind, I don’t mind doing more work than usual. Halloween desserts usually have a number of components, and this cupcake is no different in that it requires you to make cupcakes…
