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How many of you love shopping for a bargain? Okay, I know almost all of you do! Well…I’m one of those bargain shoppers who likes to go out a week or so after a holiday to pick up some decorations & home decor pieces for …
Halloween is such a fun time of the year! There are Halloween parades, fall festivals, pumpkin picking, hayrides, haunted houses, ghost tours, costume parties and more! Now is the time to get outside and enjoy some fun family activities before the cold winter weather sets …
Looking for a really cool Halloween party idea? If so, I’ve got a really cute idea to share with all of you today…courtesy of Chef Anthony Stewart, Executive Chef at Pritikin Longevity Center + Spa. This recipe makes five 1/2 cup servings.
For spooky, chocolatey fun, carve out oranges and fill with Pritikin’s Chocolate Mousse.
Chocolate Jack O’Lantern Recipe
1/4 cup water cold
1/2 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
1/4 cup Splenda granulated
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
12 ounces tofu silken, extra-firm
In a medium saucepan, add water and warm over low heat, bringing to a low simmer. Add cocoa powder to saucepan, stirring constantly until the mixture becomes a fudge-like consistency. Remove from heat. Add Splenda to fudge, mixing well. Add vanilla extract, mixing well.
In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, add tofu and chocolate fudge mixture. Process until mixture is smooth and creamy. Fill your hollowed out oranges. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
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About 2 weeks ago the family visited a local festival that was held on a farm. Yes…a real working farm! The kids got to go on a hayride, pick pumpkins, pet baby cows, pigs, goats and horses. They had a real blast! On the particular …
I’ve been a huge fan of the Baby Magic baby products for many years! I used them with my daughter and now I’m using them all over again with my grandchildren. I love how those products smell and more importantly, I love how they are …
Halloween is a fun time for kids and adults alike. Even if you don’t celebrate the day, using the colors and theme for a fun party is a great excuse for a get together. Finding easy to make adult cocktails is easy too when you use ingredients like Prosecco, Vermouth and oranges just the thought of orange and sparkling wine makes my mouth water.
Check out this great recipe from the folks at Martini & Rossi. Sounds like the perfect addition for your Halloween cocktail!
Simple and easy to prepare. I love the color too! Yumm!
Thanks to Martini & Rossi for sharing the recipe and images with us!
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The days of plain old pumpkins seem to be changing. Of course, the stores and fun displays are loaded with pumpkins but now we have so many more choices and I, for one, am loving all of those cool new heirlooms pumpkins that I am …
Halloween is on the way and for many this is the perfect time to throw some parties! It is not only about the kids on this evening. Many adults enjoy this day and love to dress up and enjoy a good time with friends. Finding …