Cooking Up A Party: A Spooktacular Time

I shouldn't be surprised that the Kid asked for a costume party this year. We're just those kind of people - you know, the ones who love Halloween almost more than any other holiday. For me, it's the one time of year where I get to put my costume design skills to work (once upon a time I was a theater major - this may explain a lot about what goes down in my house and on this blog). The Dad loves Halloween because it give him a chance to get all spooky. And X, well I think he mostly likes it for the candy. And the costumes.

And maybe the fun food, too. We invited a few of his friends over this past weekend to strut their stuff in their favorite costumes. I found so many ideas on Pinterest for creative Halloween treats - some healthier than others. What we settled on for the menu: a Jack-o-lantern veggie tray, Boo! berries (strawberries dipped in white chocolate and decorated with dark chocolate), Rest in Pizzas with our favorite whole wheat crust, spooooooooky turkey and cheese sandwiches, and mummy dogs made with whole wheat "crescent" roll dough. I'll be posting a recipe for this whole grain alternative to store-bought crescent rolls soon so be on the look out!

The weather cooperated very well so we were able to host the party in our backyard and had pumpkin bowling, a ghost-shaped bean bag toss, and a little recycled craft project - creepy cute spiders made out of painted egg cartons. And we used Paper&cake's adorable photo booth props for some fun pictures of our party guests.

Hope tonight is all treats and no tricks - the Kid and I wish you and yours a Happy Halloween!