THIS MONTH: HALLOWEEN 2011
Week 4: Pumpkin Ginger Bread
Autumn is always my favorite time of year. Living in San Diego, there is a little less variation in the weather and we don't see the beautiful changes in the foliage that begin to take place on the East Coast during this season, but nevertheless, there is something about the subtle changes around here that I really love. The air gets cooler and the mornings almost always start out with a bit of fog, which somehow makes it easier for me to convince myself to start the day with a run.
You see the pumpkin patches begin to set up camp and the markets are brimming with hard squashes, gourds and apples. With all this in mind, we decided to name this month's theme: SQUASHED! All of the recipes are perfect for fall and hopefully will find a place at your table this season. Below, we wanted to share a few fun projects for the upcoming Halloween and Thanksgiving Holidays. Enjoy!
-Blue
Not So Spooky Centerpiece
Autumn Candles
All we had to do was look to nature for inspiration for these votive candles. We used natural string to tie colorful leaves to various sized glass votives. Scattered across the table, they make a great centerpiece for a Fall dinner.
You see the pumpkin patches begin to set up camp and the markets are brimming with hard squashes, gourds and apples. With all this in mind, we decided to name this month's theme: SQUASHED! All of the recipes are perfect for fall and hopefully will find a place at your table this season. Below, we wanted to share a few fun projects for the upcoming Halloween and Thanksgiving Holidays. Enjoy!
-Blue
Not So Spooky Centerpiece
Halloween doesn't have to be all about ghouls and ghosts. Michael's Craft Store sells decorative tape by Martha Stewart Living. We wrapped strands of the tape around glass jars to make interesting vases. Filled to the brim with Zinnias and Sage, they look beautiful and festive.
Autumn Candles
All we had to do was look to nature for inspiration for these votive candles. We used natural string to tie colorful leaves to various sized glass votives. Scattered across the table, they make a great centerpiece for a Fall dinner.
Rice Crispy Witch Treats
These rice crispy treats are both tasty and decorative. Set them out at your Halloween party and let your guests help themselves.
1 Bag Marshmallows
1/4 Cup unsalted Butter
6 Cups Rice Krispy Cereal
1/2 Cup Dark Chocolate, chopped
1/4 Cup Milk
- In a large sauce pan, over a medium high heat, melt the butter. Add the marshmallows and allow them to melt completely. Take the pan off the heat and stir in the Rice Krispys.
-Place the mixture in a buttered 9x13 in glass dish.
-Over a double boiler melt the chocolate with the milk and mix until smooth.
-Once the treats are cool, use a witch's hat cookie cutter to stamp out the hat shapes. Dip the tip of each hat into the melted chocolate and allow to set.
An Uninvited Guest
Dress up your Halloween table with some simple finds from the craft store. Decorative paper make perfect place mats and eerie critters can save a seat for your guests.
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1 Bag Marshmallows
1/4 Cup unsalted Butter
6 Cups Rice Krispy Cereal
1/2 Cup Dark Chocolate, chopped
1/4 Cup Milk
- In a large sauce pan, over a medium high heat, melt the butter. Add the marshmallows and allow them to melt completely. Take the pan off the heat and stir in the Rice Krispys.
-Place the mixture in a buttered 9x13 in glass dish.
-Over a double boiler melt the chocolate with the milk and mix until smooth.
-Once the treats are cool, use a witch's hat cookie cutter to stamp out the hat shapes. Dip the tip of each hat into the melted chocolate and allow to set.
An Uninvited Guest
Dress up your Halloween table with some simple finds from the craft store. Decorative paper make perfect place mats and eerie critters can save a seat for your guests.
