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Halloween - an opportunity for family
and friends to get together and have
some fun -
There are some inexpensive but fun ways
to enjoy the spookiest night of the year,
no matter the age. Whether young or old,
have fun, make memories, and enjoy food
and friendship.
Little ones can have some very pleasant
surprises without being scared, and older
guests, friends, and family can separate
the fantasy from the real and enjoy themselves too.
The real "treat" is being together and
sharing
Design and make your own costumes one
evening just before Halloween
Make a whole town of "pumpkin" people
from "small" citizens right up to the
"grand" marshall - the big pumpkin that
needs three "citizens" to move it from
place to place
Roast and eat pumpkin seeds, make
taffy apples, colored popcorn, pumpkin
pie, cinnamon doughnuts, apple cider, s'mores around a bonfire
In essence - all the bounty of flavors
and color that Autumn brings
Have a party - play/laugh/make believe
and stick your hands into unseen
bowls of - I can't tell or I'll spoil the
fun - but you'll find out when you turn
on the lights.
Decorate with cobwebs, colored lights,
brimming cauldrons of dry ice, and
flying bats overhead.
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How about a Trick or Treat Supper
just before venturing out to see if you
can outsmart all those creatures that
go bump in the night:
Menu: Crown Roast of Franks(enstein),
Boston Baked Beans, Witch's Brew,
Hoot owl cookies
Appetizer: A big bowl of tomato soup
with eyeballs (tiny onions) and spooky
salad
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Spooky Salad:
Cut orange crosswise into 6 slices.
Place each slice on a pineapple slice.
Place on crisp lettuce. Make eyes, nose
and mouth on each orange slice using
raisins.
Serve with mayo thinned w/pineapple
juice.
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Crown Roast of Franks:
Mix together cracker crumbs, butter,
sauerkraut, apples and caraway. Shape
into a mound on a baking sheet. Stand
frankfurters around the stuffing, joining
with cocktail picks near the top. Bake
at 375 for 40 mins.
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Witches' brew:
Combine cocoa, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg,
and salt in pan; gradually add 1/2 cup
boiling water. Heat to boil over medium
heat, stirring and cook 2 mins. Add milk;
heat but do not boil.
Remove from heat; add vanilla and cloves.
Beat w/rotary beater until foamy. Serve hot,
garnished with a dollop of whipped topping
and a cinnamon stick.
Halloween can be fun without a lot of
expense - and enjoyed by Trick or
Treaters of all ages -
Halloween -
ENJOY!
About The Author:
©Arleen M. Kaptur 2003 October
Arleen has written numerous articles and
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