Newsletter October 16, 2002
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Newsletter, October 16, 2002
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Note from the Editor:
Although it may seem a little early to begin with Halloween
decorations and food, Halloween is only three weeks away and
very often an evening with ghosts and goblins may need a little
planning, especially if you have friends over. We are, therefore,
including an article about Halloween, plus ghoulishly delightful
recipes.
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Article
Halloween Tidbits
By Arleen M. Kaptur
By now, many of us have ideas decided upon for our Halloween decorations.
Our yards and front doors, porches, decks, etc. are bearing the colors of Fall
and we are displaying pumpkins, apples, gourds, and other seasonal delights.
All pumpkins do not have to have a Jack-O-Lantern design to shine into the
night and welcome little trick-or-treaters. Try carving star shapes, squiggles,
circles, bats, cats, and witches. Metal cookie cutters with Halloween designs
work, too. Just use a soft mallet to pound the cutter into the flesh of the pumpkin
until you can easily remove it with the flesh intact in the cookie cutter. You can
bake these shapes with a little cinnamon sugar or brushed with butter in an
oven (350° F / 180° C) until tender. You can make a wonderful pumpkin creation
as well as a Halloween "garnish" for mealtimes.
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Cut out Halloween designs from black paper or cardboard painted black and put
the designs in windows to "light up” when you turn your indoor lights on. These
shadowy figures will be emblazoned in the windows - and your creativity did it.
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Decorate an "old" pail or bucket - hope you didn't throw it away just because there
was a small "hole" in it and it couldn't hold water - All kidding aside, paint your
bucket brown or orange and contrast it with a pumpkin design or other Holiday
emblem. Stencils work great - Fill with apples, gourds, baby pumpkins, fall flowers
and foliage, and tie raffia strands at either end.
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Stuffed animals can be included in our Holiday planning. Especially a cat can be
dressed in a pointed hat, and cape and a simple dowel stick with tied yarn in yellow
or orange makes a great broom. Felt can be cut into two triangles and glued or sewn
together for a hat, with a band of orange
material around the circle brim. A felt cut out of a bat or other accent can be attached
to the hat. Your friendly critter could hold a white felt ghost or a green toad. Trace a
pattern on the felt and cut it out. Change your "pal" with the seasons and you have a
great Holiday decorating item.
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Using your Halloween cookie cutters, cut out shapes of pumpkins, ghosts, etc. out
of cardboard, attach these to a yarn or ribbon garland and intertwine with acorns,
cut-out stars and moon shapes or whatever your creativity directs you to and finish
off with fabric bows. Great on a mantel, or from a shelf.
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Aluminum pie tins can be spray-painted orange with black painted faces on them.
Eyes, noses, mouths with smiles, frowns, etc., whatever you choose. Hang several on
a weather-resistant cord or rope and let the wind "rattle and roll" these tins.
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An old picket fence can be spray-painted orange or black and then appropriate faces
painted on each slat. A green leaf or two can be added to the top (painted green - use
stencils, free form or trace a leaf pattern and fill in with green paint). Use your Pumpkin
Screen around your shrubs, trees, or just as a decorative touch in yard or garden.
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The weather, the Season, and the Holiday excitement - let them all bring your creativity
to life and enjoy the experience. Patterns and store-bought items can give you
additional decorations - but make your own. Join in with children, friends, neighbors
and have a "decorating" party. Everyone can think of things to create from cast-away
items (such as old pails or pieces of fencing). Serve some mulled cider, apple juice,
snack items an "instant" get-together.
ENJOY!
©Arleen M. Kaptur 2002 October
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This week’s edition: October 16, 2002
Article: Halloween Tidbits - By Arleen M. Kaptur
Recipes: Ghoulish delights
Fiery Lamb
Pork Chops with Potato Lasagna
Fish Soup with Crab Cakes
Chili Con Carne
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Hot Tip
Citrus oil with olives
Add a good amount of freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice to a
good olive oil, add a crushed clove of garlic and add large, black
olives (pitted). Season with salt and pepper. Serve with drinks or
add this to freshly cooked pasta and serve with fish or shellfish.
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Joke / Story of the Week
What do goblins and ghosts drink when they're hot and thirsty on
Halloween?
Ghoul-aid!!!
What is a Mummie's favorite type of music?
Wrap!!!!!
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Next Weeks Edition, October 23, 2002
Article: Halloween Safety Tips - By Rose Smith
Recipes: To Beer or not to Beer
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