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Friday, November 8, 2024
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Saturday, October 26, 2024
Pumpkin Schmear, Jello Cake, Mummy Dip & What's Your Halloween Name?
Well folks, here we are, the last weekend before Halloween. Is it just me or did October fly by? So in the spirit of having a little holiday fun I thought I'd share a couple -frighteningly good- ideas from the archives... This Pumpkin Schmear is a great way to start the day, and who doesn't like bagels?
Having a party? May I suggest a colorful, and tasty, Jello Layer Cake. This is a fun alternative to poke cakes and it's easy and very festive:@)
How about a Mummy Avocado Dip,
a tad healthier and cute!
And just for fun...
Have a spookily good weekend:@)
Friday, October 25, 2024
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Barbie's Halloween at the Farm -A 2022 Re-Boo...
While Barbie's Cousin Rube thoroughly enjoys Christmas and all of the festivities of that season, there is no denying Halloween is his favorite holiday at the farm:@) He enlists lots of help to make things spooky and fun for everyone. GI Joe is the greeter, (and for crowd control in case anyone is feeling a little too... spirited).
Rube works hard to make everything perfect, even as guests arrive, he's untangling more festive bat lights...
The main attraction is Pumpkin Mountain where the idea is to stack as many huge Jack-O-Lanterns on top of each other as possible. This year was quite impressive! There are seating areas all around the pumpkins with small fire pits for ambiance and warmth on chilly nights. Barbie looks very comfortable...
Bones is still with us... Although bits and pieces seem to be getting brittle and breaking off. Don't you hate it when that happens😈
The fire pits are great for toasting marshmallows!
And no trip to the farm would be complete without pony rides...
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But of course they look a little different at Halloween😲
Pumpkins, pancakes, ghosts and goblins, guests couldn't help but be filled with Halloween spirit... And candy😉
It was a busy day at the farm, with folks coming and going all day, and well into the spooky night. But everyone had a hauntingly good time!
Well, except maybe Rube... I think he's still working on those lights! Even with a helping hand😉
Oh, and November 1st clean-up???
Farm friends to the rescue:@)
Pumpkin treats for a crowd!
Previous Dioramas:
DIY's and crafts:
~Make something just for fun and
Have a Happy Halloween Season:@)
Monday, October 21, 2024
Quick German Chocolate Cake Topping -for brownies or cake
I wanted to add a little somethin-somethin to a store bought brownie mix, and this turned out to be dangerously good... I decided to frost them with a Quick German Chocolate Cake Topping. A few ingredients get cooked in a pan on top of the stove, and once the frosting cools a bit, it's a thick, ooey, gooey, sticky, decadent treat. This is one of those desserts where both boys were saying at the end of dinner, I'll be glad to take some of those brownies home:@) Don't hesitate to give this icing a try folks, the recipe below is for 8x8, double it for a 9x13 or layer cake.
German Chocolate Topping for an 8x8 pan:
1/4 C butter
1/2 C brown sugar
1/2 C coconut
1/2 C chopped pecans
1/4 C Half and Half
1/4 tsp vanilla
- In small sauce pan melt butter over medium heat.
- Add everything else, bring to simmer. Cook, stirring constantly, until thick and bubbling. About 3-5 minutes.
- Let cool for a couple minutes, then top brownies or cake.
Enjoy a Snack and Have a Happy Day:@)
Saturday, October 19, 2024
No-Bake Party Snack Mixes
Want to bring a little something to the next football party, bonfire, or get together, but don't feel like baking or cooking? Here are a couple toss-it-together snack ideas that are simply a matter of mixing and serving. I like that in a snack:@) And if you're short on time, just about everything can be picked up at Dollar Tree...
Snack Well and Have a Happy Day:@)
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