tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16249721204994245062024-03-05T06:44:37.762-05:00Creepy CupcakesLive spooky, y'all.Carrie Maehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10869456161738327722noreply@blogger.comBlogger782125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624972120499424506.post-78204181743723318002015-10-27T08:51:00.000-04:002015-10-27T08:51:44.603-04:00r/NoSleepI think it's going to take me awhile to find my blogging 'groove' again. Everything is in painful need of organization, and time is not my friend of late.
One thing I have found time for is the <a href="http://www.thenosleeppodcast.com/">No Sleep Podcast</a>.<br />
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A spin-off of the very awesome <a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep">r/nosleep</a> forum, the <b>No Sleep Podcast</b> is perfect listening for the Halloween season. In each podcast, a few of the better stories from the forum are read aloud for the listener.<br />
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Most of the reads could use a little polishing, but since the forum is open to anyone who has a mind for writing short fiction in the horror genre -- who am I to quibble over the editing for fun, free prose?<br />
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And occasionally there is a story that really delivers. I would say that Season 1 Episode 8 has one of those. The last story, "Mountain Laurel," really delivered the chills:<br />
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It could be because I like hiking. It could be because I've spent quite a bit of time in the woods, haunted by the sneaking suspicion that someone could be watching. It could even be because I listened to it this morning while driving into work in the dark... Whatever the case, this one was good.<br />
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So if you are looking for something to listen to in the Halloween season that gets the hairs up on the back of your neck, give the podcast a listen.<div class="blogger-post-footer">visit creepycupcakes.blogspot.com for more from carrie mae</div>Carrie Maehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03093454201738305510noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624972120499424506.post-12097522559127234852015-08-21T12:29:00.002-04:002015-08-21T12:29:45.636-04:00What's It Got in its Pocketses?!The title for this post is from the Hobbit, not from LotR like the costume. DON'T JUDGE ME! ;)<br />
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It's been too long, boos and ghouls. It's been too long and I'm overdue planning my costumes to boot!<br />
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I have a daughter now (she'll be 13 months when we hit Halloween!). My heart's crooked little desire was to dress her as good-guy doll <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chucky_(Child%27s_Play)">Chucky</a> this Halloween. The Husband and I would go as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Voorhees">Jason</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freddy_Krueger">Freddy</a>, respectively.<br />
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The Husband, however, thinks the tiny Banshee looks like a hobbit and that we should take advantage of that fact.
Huh, actually it's true. She does.<br />
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This means considerably more work tracking down costume pieces and sewing Wizard costumes (which will NOT be intricate affairs, I can tell you... we are also in the middle of moving and planning a trip with the whole, entire family before the end of October), but I think it's worth it.<br />
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Banshee is going to be FRODO BAGGINS.<br />
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The Husband wants to be SARUMAN.<br />
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I guess that makes me GANDALF.<br />
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This post is dedicated to Frodo. :)<br />
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I'm going to 100% forget the jacket. We live in the south, and Banshee will be warm enough in the tiny green cloak I still need to sew. Other than that, I have her costume pieces largely gathered:<br />
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<li>SHIRT: Long-sleeved, white, basic onesie</li>
<li>VEST: <a href="http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EPKJ1VU/ref=smi_www_rco2_go_smi_2147660582?_encoding=UTF8&ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true">Burgundy Vest</a> ... If my sewing machine weren't buried under boxes, I would have made my own, but this one came with a tiny clip-on tie which I intend to turn into a Griffindor tie at some point, so I justified it</li>
<li>PANTS: <a href="http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B5WST14/ref=smi_www_rco2_go_smi_2147660582?_encoding=UTF8&ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true">Brown pants</a> ... I'm going to have to cut these to just below the knees</li>
<li>CLOAK: Making something out of <a href="http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PHS7ETK/ref=smi_www_rco2_go_smi_2147660622?_encoding=UTF8&ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true">green jersey fabric</a> (hasn't delivered yet, so we'll see how it goes!)</li>
<li>CLASP: I haven't made this yet, but I think I'm going to either use snaps and hot glue, or I'll crochet one (see links at the bottom for options)</li>
<li>FEET: I'm leaving her feet bare. Still exploring options for hobbit-fur</li>
<li>THE ONE RING: I'm nervous about hanging something around her neck but I did find this <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/119932188/the-original-the-one-teething-ring-lotr">One Ring Wooden Teether</a> which would be awesome; I'm not going to buy that, you guys... it's great, but I just can't justify it, as my Banshee won't chew on anything but her fingers when she's teething... but let me know if you do. It looks awesome!</li>
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Baby DIY vest ideas:</div>
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<li><a href="http://www.prettyprudent.com/2012/02/baby-kid/reversible-baby-vest-tutorial/">Sew your own baby vest with a free pattern</a></li>
<li>Cut one out from an old t-shirt</li>
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Leaf Clasp DIY:<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=338344.0">Crochet Tutorial </a>(free!)</li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLjgLL-zGVA">Hot Glue Jewelry</a> - I'm going to trace the pattern to the right with hot glue, I think, then paint it with nail polish. I will attach this using clothing snaps!</li>
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Feet DIY:</div>
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<li><a href="http://www.entropyhouse.com/penwiper/costumes/proudfeet.html">Knit bootie patterns</a>!</li>
<li>Super cute <a href="http://www.sweetlittleonesblog.com/2014/10/diy-hobbit-halloween-costumes.html">felt feet</a></li>
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Happy Haunting, y'all!</div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">visit creepycupcakes.blogspot.com for more from carrie mae</div>Carrie Maehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03093454201738305510noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624972120499424506.post-73695745577700666982015-07-22T13:04:00.000-04:002015-07-22T13:04:05.039-04:00YouTube Viewing: Silent Hill Walkthroughs (HHN)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Oh, the plans I have planned for this month. The leaves are starting to fall, the pumpkin spice lattes are out, and the spiderwebs are thickly woven about the front-yard tombstones around town.<br />
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What are your Halloween-month plans? And how jealous are you of my adorable calendar?<div class="blogger-post-footer">visit creepycupcakes.blogspot.com for more from carrie mae</div>Carrie Maehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03093454201738305510noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624972120499424506.post-70017490065453773242013-09-24T17:29:00.002-04:002013-09-24T17:29:21.235-04:00Who's Halloween is it Anyway? (plus, pumpkin decor projects)Finally! My husband's (September) birthday is over... not that I don't love him and want to celebrate the aging process with him, but we have an agreement that the Halloween stays put away until after his candle-day.<div>
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While I'm loathe to brush the cobwebs fully away from the ol' bloggity blog, seeing as how much atmosphere they add, I thought I'd tiptoe into a post with two lovely, pumpkiny finds from Lowe's:<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<br /><br />Happy Hauntings, ya'll!<br /><br /></div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">visit creepycupcakes.blogspot.com for more from carrie mae</div>Carrie Maehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10869456161738327722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624972120499424506.post-60211682926865492772013-07-19T09:23:00.004-04:002013-07-19T09:23:55.173-04:00Walking Dead: EscapeHalf my co-workers are at Comic Con, but has even a single one of them reported back to me about this?<br />
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The correct answer is NO.<br />
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My jealousy at any of you who get to participate in this knows only the bounds of 'I don't freaking like to be terrified by zombies.'<br />
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But for real: did anyone do this? And will you tell me in gory detail how awesome it was? Let me live through your memories. :)<div class="blogger-post-footer">visit creepycupcakes.blogspot.com for more from carrie mae</div>Carrie Maehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03093454201738305510noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624972120499424506.post-52709404214661686532013-04-22T13:13:00.000-04:002013-04-22T13:13:00.848-04:00Lemon Ginger Scones and Refreshingly Cool Soup<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Here is a great soup for a warm day when you want to be refreshed, but still dream of fall flavor (and something a touch Halloweenie). It's sweet with just enough savory to make for a nice midday meal.<br />
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Though I will warn you: <i style="font-weight: bold;"><u>cold soup is not for everyone</u></i> (my beloved husband, for instance -- he just can't get past the fact that it's cold).<br />
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<li>1 granny smith apple, cored and chopped</li>
<li>2 carrots, peeled and chopped</li>
<li>1 tbs chopped red onion (or shallot)</li>
<li>1 tsp ginger (or 1/2" chopped fresh)</li>
<li>1/2 tsp cinnamon</li>
<li>1/2 tsp salt</li>
<li>juice from 1 lime</li>
<li>1 tbs sesame oil (can substitute olive oil or tahini)</li>
<li>1 cup cold water</li>
<li>black sesame seeds (optional, for decoration/serving presentation)</li>
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<li>In a food processor or powerful blender, dice the apple, carrot, and onion until fine. Add ginger, cinnamon, salt, and lime juice and blend again until well combined and very well chopped up.</li>
<li>Use the drizzle function of the food processor and add the oil, followed by the water - let the soup mix until everything is very very fine and well combined. At this point you can serve the soup, or chill it until ready to eat (though it may separate a bit during chilling).</li>
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<li>TO STRAIN OR NOT TO STRAIN? -- If you want your soup to be broth-consistency, you should strain it through a fairly fine sieve. I like the pulpy bits of carrot and apple, personally; but for a lighter texture, you could definitely strain this. To thicken a strained version (instead of serving it as broth) adding cream or almond milk a little at a time for a creamier soup with more texture could be a nice variation.</li>
<li>Top with sesame seeds if you like; it's pretty.</li>
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I served the soup for lunch with warm ginger-lemon scones (this is my new favorite scone recipe, btw -- biscuity, and perfect with a little bit of clotted cream or butter).<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ginger Lemon Whole Wheat Scones</span><br />
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<li>1 cup all purpose flour</li>
<li>2 cups whole wheat flour</li>
<li>1/2 cup sugar</li>
<li>1 inch piece of fresh ginger, grated</li>
<li>1 Tablespoon lemon zest</li>
<li>1 teaspoon baking soda</li>
<li>1/2 teaspoon baking powder</li>
<li>1/4 teaspoon salt</li>
<li>3/4 cup buttermilk</li>
<li>1 stick butter, melted</li>
<li>Parchment paper</li>
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<li>Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Mix the grated ginger, lemon zest, and sugar in a small bowl. Pressing the ginger into the sugar will help release some of the flavor.</li>
<li>In a large bowl mix together all dry ingredients. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the melted butter and buttermilk. Stir until all the flour is moistened and it's just coming together, but don't over-mix.</li>
<li>Flour your work surface. Divide the dough into two sections and form each into a rectangle, flatting to about 1" thickness. Cut each rectangle into quarters, then slice each quarter diagonally to create scones. You should have 16 little triangles.</li>
<li>Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Put the triangles on the baking sheet about 1" apart. Bake on the middle rack for 18 minutes. Let cool before serving (leftovers can be served cool, or microwaved for 30 seconds or less to re-warm).</li>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">visit creepycupcakes.blogspot.com for more from carrie mae</div>Carrie Maehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10869456161738327722noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624972120499424506.post-78004072742102057822013-03-22T17:08:00.001-04:002013-03-22T17:08:04.035-04:00REQUEST for all who attend a Six Flags Fright Fest EventI had a seriously random thought today ... I wondered to myself, 'how different can Fright Fest be from Six Flags theme park to Six Flags theme park across the country?"<br />
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There aren't <a href="http://traveltips.usatoday.com/list-six-flags-parks-41065.html">that many locations</a>, and I just sort of assumed they all put on the same shows during the spooky-season, or else rotate out (Six Flags Over Georgia seems to go back and forth between two different 'Dr. Fright' shows - 'CarnEvil', and some other one I can't remember that also has a lot of singing:
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The quick search that lead me to that video (I was actually trying to see if they used different <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/48891473@N06/4477141794/">Dr. Fright</a> costumes, depending on which part you were at) suggests that other parks have totally different shows. I saw something about 'American Deadstand' at the Texas park, for example.<br />
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So my question to all you roller-coaster loving haunt-fans out there is this: if you've been to Six Flags Fright Fest and saw any of the shows, what where they and and which park were you at? And did your Dr. Fright look like this one:<br />
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Inquiring mind (singular) wants to know.<div class="blogger-post-footer">visit creepycupcakes.blogspot.com for more from carrie mae</div>Carrie Maehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10869456161738327722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624972120499424506.post-6988448846349150212013-03-22T13:30:00.000-04:002013-03-22T13:30:05.789-04:00Spooky Side of Sesame Sweet PotatoesCooking helps counteract my stress, and lately the house has had no end of delightful foodstuffs chilling in the fridge. As long as I'm cooking up a practical storm, I'm trying to make at least one Halloween-friendly thing a week.
This week, I had some cute little sweet potatoes hanging out in the pantry and wanted to do something easy - so this is a straightforward, easy, and tasty way to add some orange-and-black to your plate.<br />
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If you can find black sesame seeds, go for it! If not, the combination of the wedges and sauce give you all the Halloween color palette you need (and the sesame seeds be damned).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">yummy, soft sweet potatoes sprinkled with black sesame seeds<br />and served with a tangy soy-and-vinegar dipping sauce</td></tr>
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Adapted from <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/336131/sweet-potato-wedges-with-sesame-soy-dipp" rel="nofollow">Martha Stewart</a>.</span></i><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sweet-Potato Wedges:</span><br />
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<li>2 pounds sweet potatoes (yams), peeled and c into 3/4-inch thick wedges </li>
<li>1 Tablespoon olive oil</li>
<li>1 teaspoon sesame oil </li>
<li>1/4 tsp cumin powder</li>
<li>1/2 teaspoon coarse salt </li>
<li>1-1/2 teaspoons black sesame seeds </li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dipping Sauce:</span><br />
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<li>2 Tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce </li>
<li>2 Tablespoons rice-wine vinegar (not seasoned; substitution of white vinegar was also tasty) </li>
<li>1/4 teaspoon toasted sesame oil </li>
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<li>Preheat the oven to 500 F.</li>
<li> Cut sweet potatoes into 3/4-inch thick wedges.</li>
<li> In a large bowl toss with olive oil, sesame oil, cumin powder, and salt until evenly coated. </li>
<li> Arrange the potatoes in a single layer on a baking sheet covered in parchment paper. </li>
<li> Bake for 20 minutes, or until tender and slightly browned. </li>
<li> While sweet potatoes are cooking, fix the dipping sauce by combining 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoons rice-wine vinegar, and 1/4 teaspoon toasted sesame seed oil in a small serving bowl. Set aside. </li>
<li>When the sweet potatoes are done, immediately sprinkle with 1-1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds.
Transfer to a serving dish and serve with dipping sauce.</li>
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My favorite husband admitted, as we ate them, that he'd had his doubts about the combination of sweet potato, sesame flavor, and soy sauce - but that it was really good. The resulting wedges are very soft, so if you would prefer something crispier it might call for deep-frying rather than baking -- but either way, this snack is very 'win.'</div>
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Is anyone else running this? Am I completely crazy?<br />
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">visit creepycupcakes.blogspot.com for more from carrie mae</div>Carrie Maehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10869456161738327722noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624972120499424506.post-39401314938244049542013-03-08T13:13:00.000-05:002013-03-08T13:13:00.195-05:00WEREWOLF DRINKS<a href="http://www.barnonedrinks.com/drinks/w/werewolf-5433.html">Werewolf</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.choosy-beggars.com/index.php/2009/10/21/the-mangy-werewolf/">The Mangy Werewolf</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.cocktailmaking.co.uk/displaycocktail.php/247-Vargtass-_-Wolfs-Paw">Wolf's Paw</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.idrink.com/v.html?id=1013">Lone Wolf</a><br />
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<a href="http://cocktails.about.com/od/cocktailrecipes/r/The-Wolf-Bite.htm">Wolf Bite</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.cocktailsdrinkrecipes.com/cocktail-recipes/howling-wolf-cocktail.html">Howling Wolf</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_451591487">Mountain Wolf </a><br />
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_451591487">Timber Wolf </a><br />
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<a href="http://www.helium.com/items/1953280-halloween-drinks">Wolf's Den</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.cocktailmaking.co.uk/displaycocktail.php/383-Silver-Bullet">Silver Bullet</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.drinksmixer.com/drink568.html">Full Moon</a><br />
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A little sick at myself for posting this, but they <i>did</i> make a drink up called <a href="http://jodieplatz.blogspot.com/2009/06/twilight-inspired-cocktails.html">Sex With a Werewolf</a>. <i>Goth darn it Twilight fans, stop stealing my monsters...</i><br />
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<i>(<a href="http://www.drinkswap.com/halloween/theme.htm">more Halloween drinks</a>)</i><div class="blogger-post-footer">visit creepycupcakes.blogspot.com for more from carrie mae</div>Carrie Maehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03093454201738305510noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624972120499424506.post-29928681454974371952013-03-01T13:13:00.000-05:002013-03-01T13:13:00.403-05:00BLACK CAT FASHION<center>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">visit creepycupcakes.blogspot.com for more from carrie mae</div>Carrie Maehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03093454201738305510noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624972120499424506.post-809178972035325212013-02-23T13:13:00.000-05:002013-02-23T13:13:00.159-05:00Madam Monster Smoothie<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">What's that, lurking in<br />
the shadows? Why,<br />
it's a lovely smoothie!</td></tr>
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I'm experimenting a lot lately, as any proper Mad Scientist would do. Specifically, I'm dabbling heavily in the world of green-colored juices and smoothies.<br />
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Quirky, non-conventional, and <i>green</i>? Such delights are perfect for a spooky table.<br />
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The current project on the slab is a pale, sweet, subtle blend of pear and avocado that I'm calling the 'Madam Monster.' It's kind of girly and delicate.<br />
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<b>Ingredients</b><br />
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<ul>
<li>2 Green d'Anjou Pears, cut into small chunks (any pear you like would work here, but try for a green variety)</li>
<li>1 cup water</li>
<li>1 Hass Avocado</li>
<li>1/2 cup milk (or almond milk)</li>
<li>1/2 tsp vanilla</li>
<li>1/2 tsp honey</li>
<li>1 - 2 cup(s) ice cubes</li>
</ul>
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<b>Steps</b></div>
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<ol>
<li>Put the slices of pear and water in a blender, and puree until everything is smooth (there may be a slight apple-sauce consistency, but it should be closer to a smooth liquid)</li>
<li>Scrape the avocado flesh in to the blender (discard the peel and seed), add the milk, vanilla and honey. Puree until smooth. Taste, and add a bit more honey if you want more sweetness.</li>
<li>Add the ice, and use the blender's icebreaker setting to incorporate into the smoothie. This adds a lot of texture to the end smoothie, as well as making sure it's a nice temperature.</li>
<li>Pour into glasses, and serve. This is a great one for straws.</li>
</ol>
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I was inspired by <a href="http://www.yumsugar.com/Healthy-Fast-Avocado-Pear-Smoothie-Recipe-13200983">a smoothie recipe and YumSugar</a>.</div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">visit creepycupcakes.blogspot.com for more from carrie mae</div>Carrie Maehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10869456161738327722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624972120499424506.post-83514887852645864032013-02-17T13:13:00.000-05:002013-02-17T13:13:00.511-05:00Juice: Dracula Trap<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dracula Trap Juice</td></tr>
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I made this recipe from<a href="http://www.thejuicenut.com/immune_system_booster_juice_recipes_the_juice_nut.aspx?hben=46"> the Juice Nut</a> - which is actually called<i> Ginger Garlic Immune Juice</i> - to help fight off a cold (every little bit helps, right?).<br />
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The idea of adding garlic raised my eyebrows. It sounded gross, and made me think immediately of a tricky, poisoned concoction devised to trap Dracula into ingesting some garlic. It's a dark, thick red. The flavor is sweet, with the garlic and ginger adding just a bit of spice.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Thick, Red-Purple, Sweet but savory</td></tr>
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You could always make this without the vampire repellent garlic, and it would be just as good; leaving it in, though, adds a bit of a spicy kick (not to mention some <a href="http://www.livestrong.com/article/122384-garlic-natural-antibiotic/">antibiotic properties</a>).<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Dracula Trap</span><br />
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<ul>
<li>2 beets with greens </li>
<li>2 apples (one golden delicious, one york)</li>
<li>1 blood orange (or orange of your choice)</li>
<li>¼ of a ginger root</li>
<li><i>2 cloves of garlic</i></li>
</ul>
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You need a juicer to make this, but if you have one - definitely consider this next time cold season comes around. </div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">visit creepycupcakes.blogspot.com for more from carrie mae</div>Carrie Maehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03093454201738305510noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624972120499424506.post-91987031482994373872013-02-15T13:13:00.000-05:002013-02-15T13:13:00.254-05:00Spider's Nest SquashFast and freaky, this recipe from 'Taste of Home' looked like one to try:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Spiderweb-Trap">spider web trap</a><br />
Taste of Home's Recipe</td></tr>
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It's a gnocchi and squash recipe with pesto, but it looks like it could eat <i>you</i> if it wanted to.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Spider's Nest Squash </span></b>(makes 10 - 3/4 c servings)<br />
<b>Ingredients </b><br />
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<li>1 medium spaghetti squash </li>
<li>2 packages (16 ounces each) potato gnocchi (I typically use whole wheat, but for this dish the regular ol' white variety looks best - feel free to weigh presentation over nutrition, though!)</li>
<li>3 cups loosely packed basil leaves </li>
<li>3 tablespoons walnuts, toasted </li>
<li>2 garlic cloves, peeled </li>
<li>1/2 teaspoon salt </li>
<li>5 tablespoons olive oil</li>
<li>3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese </li>
<li>1/2 tbsp softened butter</li>
<li>2 tbsp gnocchi cooking liquid</li>
<li>Black or Kalamata olives (for decorating)</li>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Little olive spiders add a lot to the dish,<br />
both for presentation and flavor!</td></tr>
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<b>Directions </b><br />
<ol>
<li>Prepare your spaghetti squash; set the oven to 375 F, pierce the skin in several places with a fork or sharp knife, and cook whole for 1 hour. Slice it in half, and carefully (due to the heat) scope out the seeds and pull the strands out using a fork. (You can also find much quicker microwave methods at <a href="http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/cooking/a/spagsquash.htm">About.com</a>).</li>
<li>You can <a href="http://localfoods.about.com/od/preparationtips/qt/How-To-Toast-Walnuts.htm">toast your walnuts</a> at the same time as you make your squash; set to 375 F, and toast for 5 - 10 minutes. They will be a golden color and have a nice smell when they are done. It's a tad subjective.</li>
<li>Prepare gnocchi per package directions, and strain (reserve 2 tbs cooking liquid)</li>
<li>Make your pesto! Basic, walnuts, garlic, salt, Parmesan, and butter all go into your food processor. Process until chopped, adding the olive oil via the drizzle mechanism (i.e. poured into the top). Stir in the gnocchi cooking liquid before starting step 5.</li>
<li>Mix and decorate! Stir the drained gnocchi and spaghetti squash strands together in a large bowl. Add the pesto, and stir to coat the gnocchi and pesto. --- Fake spiders on the table might be a good tie-in here, or you can <a href="http://www.cookingbymoonlight.com/2012/10/mummy-pizza.html">cut little spiders from black olives</a> and put a few on top of the dish just before serving.</li>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">visit creepycupcakes.blogspot.com for more from carrie mae</div>Carrie Maehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10869456161738327722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624972120499424506.post-44255868269694029532013-02-13T13:13:00.000-05:002013-02-13T13:13:00.064-05:00The way to a girl's heart...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The way to a girl's heart is through the stomach, so you can bypass that pesky breastbone and rip the darned thing right out!<br />
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Or you could feed her delicious snacks that looks a bit bloody or dark, and would be equally well-suited to a Halloween romantic dinner:<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/sites/files/marthastewart.com/images/content/tv/martha_stewart_show/show_photos/3051_3100/3072_122807_champagnecockta_l.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://www.marthastewart.com/sites/files/marthastewart.com/images/content/tv/martha_stewart_show/show_photos/3051_3100/3072_122807_champagnecockta_l.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/347001/cranberry-sparkler?center=276967&gallery=326691&slide=258884">Cranberry Sparkler</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/342095/red-currant-champagne-cocktail?center=276967&gallery=326691&slide=257015">Red Currant Champagne Cocktail</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/sites/files/marthastewart.com/imagecache/img_l/med102552_1209_pomegran_punch_vert.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://www.marthastewart.com/sites/files/marthastewart.com/imagecache/img_l/med102552_1209_pomegran_punch_vert.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/332824/pomegranate-champagne-punch?center=276967&gallery=326691&slide=284306">Pomegranate Champagne Punch</a></td></tr>
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<a href="http://www.moredesignplease.com/moredesignplease/2011/3/24/pancake-doodles.html">Pancake Doodles </a>(you could totally fit a skull in that design!)</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Crimson Cous Cous</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/sites/files/marthastewart.com/imagecache/img_l/ecl/images/content/pub/everyday_food/2006Q2/20060105_edf_mousse_vert.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://www.marthastewart.com/sites/files/marthastewart.com/imagecache/img_l/ecl/images/content/pub/everyday_food/2006Q2/20060105_edf_mousse_vert.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/336434/bittersweet-chocolate-mousse">bittersweet chocolate mousse</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://shine.yahoo.com/shine-food/valentine-strawberry-heart-hand-pies-210200621.html">Strawberry Heart Pies</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://media4.onsugar.com/files/2012/02/06/1/192/1922195/f31006ef61a6acf7_IMG_8158.xxxlarge/i/Valentines-Day-Dinner-Menu-Recipes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="234" src="http://media4.onsugar.com/files/2012/02/06/1/192/1922195/f31006ef61a6acf7_IMG_8158.xxxlarge/i/Valentines-Day-Dinner-Menu-Recipes.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.yumsugar.com/Valentines-Day-Dinner-Menu-Recipes-13811184?slide=1">Panacotta</a></td></tr>
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So: plan your menu, print your loved one some <a href="http://finefettleguide.blogspot.com/2012/02/be-my-creepy-vintage-valentine.html">creepy vintage valentines</a>, and have a terrifyingly good day!</div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">visit creepycupcakes.blogspot.com for more from carrie mae</div>Carrie Maehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10869456161738327722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624972120499424506.post-12018992603144796262013-02-11T11:22:00.000-05:002013-02-11T11:22:56.753-05:00polish the starsGreetings, y'all! My name is Carrie Mae and I maintain a blog called <a href="http://creepycupcakes.blogspot.com/">CreepyCupcakes</a> (<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Life & Times of a Happy Halloween Homemaker</span>). With unintentional irony, I must admit that it has very little to do with cupcakes, although I do love to bake!<br />
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The more fall-flavored or creepy, the more I love it. One of my favorite blog-related topics is food, and I'm down for making just about any and everything--whenever I can, I tie it back in to Halloween because <i>that's how I roll, Witches</i>.<br />
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This holds true year-round; you can't limit your spooky to just October!<br />
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<img alt="Halloween Treat people pop tart pies" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5267433442764700114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXSMRk431e5wiodq7Y_8FH4yVYg0_NY2Xcxe3oe_AMyQxEl-PYMFIgFh1iiQ1sIo-DXwFV2mrZp4hiX9wJwnphVKcUS05z75nKr1X91R1NErsH2DpYQ2ItM4PyarPveXLm-XZcgB13gWI/s320/IMG_0524.jpg" style="height: 253px; width: 234px;" />
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<a href="http://creepycupcakes.blogspot.com/2008/11/peopled-pop-tarts-peopled-pies.html">Peopled Pop-Tarts</a><br />
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<img alt="Pumpkin White Hot Chocolate" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524728721912345026" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA4-FbyxAL9vRAsM6dqP2fWY_Yq9GdfrsCA5U263chucYzSlLJv48JbAKmZRDLpJWL8zlgLYHP51umOtalk7PN_cfejkebGosEqC1leeQZnfRXPpSloq4NehyBlRnmHH4LzPC5umpJDxI/s320/IMG_6716.JPG" style="height: 214px; width: 320px;" /><br />
<a href="http://creepycupcakes.blogspot.com/2010/10/ready-for-halloween-day-6-pumpkin-hot.html">Pumpkin Hot Chocolate</a><br />
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What my blog actually started out as was my wedding-planning outlet. True story: I got married on Halloween in 2009. Outside. In the rain. In the cold. With costumes and skulls and spiders and candy and stuff (!). To an abnormally normal husband who supports me fully in my Halloween obsession.<br />
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<img alt="Halloween Wedding" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427830513717738434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrVXDIVLWlbJgCULQGhn1wQ3EztHOPHC5jVkjHvRilPJ6oDZVXptzZTefD8J2Om_qT6GA7UqaQENUXlABRzCVK9nO0qeIU9bhX73-hyhJicvenUOC-JWE7c9MNV7Hmb6SpIrRrshQ1a1s/s320/dance.jpg" style="height: 214px; width: 320px;" /><br />
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Getting ready for the wedding provided me with the perfect excuse to plan a big Halloween party, and gave me the motivation to make many elegantly-spooky props and projects (most of which I shared on my blog):<br />
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<a href="http://creepycupcakes.blogspot.com/2009/08/yesterdays-signage-tutorial.html"><br />Treat Table Signs</a><br />
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I'm still blogging my love of year-round creepiness, baking every morsel of haunted chic that I can into my everyday life. Sharing it with all the boos and ghouls out there and meeting fantastic folks like Megan here at <a href="http://www.polishthestars.com/">Polish the Stars</a> brings a maniacal grin to my face.<br />
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<i>Happy Hauntings, y'all!</i><div class="blogger-post-footer">visit creepycupcakes.blogspot.com for more from carrie mae</div>Carrie Maehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10869456161738327722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624972120499424506.post-76806684287563089442013-02-10T13:13:00.000-05:002013-02-10T12:56:10.793-05:00RAVEN COSTUMELove this - It's odd but lovely.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/272007/no-sew-costume-raven-bird-costume" style="font-size: medium; text-align: start;">No-sew Raven costume from Martha Stewart</a></td></tr>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">visit creepycupcakes.blogspot.com for more from carrie mae</div>Carrie Maehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03093454201738305510noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624972120499424506.post-66311123533544348202013-02-08T13:13:00.000-05:002013-02-10T09:41:18.890-05:00Quick! Pumpkin Martini TimeThis is unbelievably simply, and like sipping pumpkin candy. It's like having Halloween any time of the year!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Creamy Pumpkin Martini</td></tr>
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Recipe:<br />
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<li>1 part creamy pumpkin liqueur</li>
<li>1 part vanilla vodka</li>
<li>a little powdered cinnamon, for rimming the glass</li>
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Shake with ice, strain into a chilled martini glass rimmed with cinnamon.
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I used <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Fultons-Harvest-Pumpkin-Cream-Liqueur/dp/B005L4OCBI" rel="nofollow">Fulton's Harvest Pumpkin PIe Cream Liqueur </a><br />
and <a href="http://www.vodka360.com/brandsflavors/360-madagascar-vanilla.html" rel="nofollow">360 Madagascar Vanilla Vodka</a></td></tr>
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How to rim a martini glass? You simply wet the edge of the rim (in thise case, with water so as not to upend the sweet flavor), and dip it in the powder
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">visit creepycupcakes.blogspot.com for more from carrie mae</div>Carrie Maehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10869456161738327722noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624972120499424506.post-90790811859710456842013-02-01T13:13:00.000-05:002013-02-10T09:41:49.004-05:00Almond Ginger Peach Treacle Tart<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Again, from the Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook - the Almond-Ginger-Peach Treacle Tart!<br />
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I had to make some changes (I had no fresh peaches, and we're trying to be less refined... at least when it comes to our sugar), but this was a really excellent concoction. My version had a nice, dense feel and a rich, nutty flavor that was not very sweet and went perfectly with coffee.<br />
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Serves 8 - definitely consider it as a snack for your next Harry Potter reading marathon<br />
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Crust:<br />
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<li>1 cup all-purpose flour</li>
<li>1/2 cup finely ground almonds</li>
<li>2 generous tablespoons of honey</li>
<li>1/4 tsp salt</li>
<li>1 stick (8 tbsp) cold butter or margarine, cut into pieces</li>
<li>1 large egg yolk</li>
<li>1 Tbsp heavy cream</li>
<li>1 tsp vanilla</li>
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Filling:<br />
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<li>4 large, dried peach slices (rehydrated/boiled, then chopped into thin pieces)</li>
<li>1/3 cup maple syrup (or more - up to 1 cup if you want more sweet)</li>
<li>2 cups fresh bread crumbs (6 to 8 slices fresh bread processed to crumbs in a food processor)</li>
<li>1/2 cup chopped almonds</li>
<li>1 tsp freshly chopped ginger, very fine</li>
<li>1 egg white beaten with 1 tbsp water, for brushing the top</li>
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Directions:</div>
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<li>Pulse almonds in a food processor until coarsely ground. Add flour, salt, honey, and butter - pulse in a food processor 15 to 20 times until the mixture resembles coarse yellow meal, and then transfer it to a large mixing bowl.</li>
<li>Beat the egg yolk with the cream and vanilla, then pour it into the flour-butter mixture. Toss with a rubber spatula until the dough forms, then knead briefly. Make 1/3 of the dough into a disk and 2/3 of the dough into another disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours or up to 3 days.</li>
<li>Preheat the oven to 350F. Sprinkle both sides of the larger disk generously with flour. Roll out into a 11-inch circle. Press the dough into a 9-inch tart pan, going up the sides. If the dough cracks, you can re-refrigerate and re-roll it, OR (as I'm more likely to do, pinch off the excess from the sides and press it into the cracks to mend them.</li>
<li>In a big bowl, combine the peach slices, syrup, bread crumbs, chopped almonds, and ginger, mixing well. Scrape the mixture into the tart shell and spread it evenly with a rubber spatula.</li>
<li>Using the smaller dough disk on a heavily flour-dusted work surface, roll out the dough 1/8-inch thick. Cut it into strips with a sharp knife. Lay half the strips over the tart in one direction and lay the other half over the tart in the opposite direction, forming a kind of lattice. You won't want to to weave them... there will be breaking, and mending, and that will be enough. It still looks pretty in the end.</li>
<li>Brush the egg and water mixture across the strips, then bake 45 minutes (until golden brown). Serve warm or cool. A drizzle of honey or a little vanilla cream is excellent with this. Coffee is recommended as an accompaniment. </li>
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See the original recipe <a href="http://www.dashrecipes.com/recipes/cookbook/harry-potter-almond-ginger-peach-treacle-tart.html">here</a>.</div>
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<div class="blogger-post-footer">visit creepycupcakes.blogspot.com for more from carrie mae</div>Carrie Maehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03093454201738305510noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624972120499424506.post-22965573277809312052013-01-25T13:13:00.000-05:002013-02-10T09:48:24.157-05:00Parsnips<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
It's all about <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parsnip">Parsnips</a> today. For the uninitiated. parsnips are those things in the grocery store that look like ghostly carrots. Unlike carrots, you aren't very likely to see them sold with their top parts attached: they get beheaded before sale because handling their leaves and stems can cause a type of chemical burn.</div>
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Don't you kind of love it when vegetables are villainous like that?</div>
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The root part, though, is delicious. It's kind of sweet and savory at the same time, and has become a regular addition to my weekly menus. This past week, in fact, we made a) juice, b) mashed parsnips, and c) roasted parsnips. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Juice featuring Parsnips,<br />
from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Big-Book-Juices-Vitality/dp/B008GATP20/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1358806778&sr=8-1&keywords=big+book+of+juices">the Big Book of Juices</a></td></tr>
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"Apples and Neeps" juice was a winner. We used 2 sweet and 1 tart apple, and threw in a tad more mint than the recipe called for. The result was this pretty, perfectly pale green juice with a bit of a creamy texture. The taste was like apples with just a hint of something more flavorful; the lime and mint add a kind of mellowness to the sweetness, and the parsnips give it a sweet little kick.</div>
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Sure, you need a juice to make this blend - but if you have one, I highly recommend it. You could easily sell this as some kind of slimy witches brew for the kiddies. (You can find a visual <a href="http://www.westervin.com/blog/2012/07/18/apples-neeps/">here</a>).</div>
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Unofficial-Harry-Potter-Cookbook-Knickerbocker/dp/1440503257">The Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook</a> has a recipe for mashed parsnips. Mashed parsnips are exactly not like mashed potatoes. For starts, they are <i>sweet</i>. Think 'mashed carrots, only not so carroty.' Not everyone is a fan of this, especially if they are <a href="http://crayonapron.wordpress.com/2012/09/05/harry-potter-day/">caught unaware</a>.<br />
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You stew them up until soft, add some butter and milk and salt and pepper and nutmeg, and mash away until you have a sweet little pile of side dish. We made cornish pasties (with lentils instead of meat), buttered peas, sauteed cabbage, and cooked up some fake-steak-and-kidney pie I had languishing in the freezer. They were the the most Potter-ific veggie plates ever!<br />
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Toward the end of the week, I still had two lonely little parsnips wilting away in my crisper. Toss in a little fresh rosemary from the garden, and we made a sized-down version of:<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Baked Parsnip Fries with Rosemary</span> (<a href="http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Baked-Parsnip-Fries-with-Rosemary-394689#ixzz2IeUcj85G">Epicurious</a>)<br />
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2 1/2 pounds parsnips or carrots, peeled, cut into about 3 x 1/2" strips<br />
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary, plus 5 sprigs rosemary<br />
1 large garlic clove, minced<br />
3 tablespoons olive oil<br />
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper<br />
1/2 teaspoon (or more) ground cumin<br />
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Toss parsnips, oil, garlic, salt/pepper and chopped rosemary. Bake at 450 F for 10 minutes with the rosemary sprigs.<br />
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Turn and baked 10-15 minutes more. Sprinkle with cumin and crumble rosemary on top, discarding stems. Nom nom nom.<div class="blogger-post-footer">visit creepycupcakes.blogspot.com for more from carrie mae</div>Carrie Maehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10869456161738327722noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624972120499424506.post-90036762391662099492013-01-21T11:26:00.000-05:002013-02-10T11:46:37.962-05:002013This year, <span style="font-size: x-large;">Halloween is on a Thursday</span>.<br />
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2013 is going to be a great year. At least for me, it can only be better than 2012 (maybe the world really did end on the 21st - I feel lighter somehow). I've made a list of all the spooky things I know are happening this year.<br />
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There are 3 sections I'd like to add, and will probably add an 'events' page to the blog to keep up: EVENTS, HOLIDAYS, and BOOKS. So if you can think of any really awesome scary or spooky happenings or know of any horror/supernatural books we should be on the lookout for, please post a comment! (movie, tv show, or whatever else welcomed too).<br />
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Happy Spooky 2013, y'all. It's got to be a good one.<br />
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January:<br />
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<li><b>MOVIES</b></li>
<li>4th - <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1572315/">Texas Chainsaw 3D</a></li>
<li>18th - <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2023587/videogallery">Mama</a> (Guillermo del Toro)</li>
<li>25th - <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1428538/videogallery">Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters</a></li>
<li>25th - <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1783732/videogallery">John Dies at the End</a></li>
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<li><b>TV SHOWS</b></li>
<li>21st - <a href="http://www.fox.com/the-following/">The Following</a> (Fox)</li>
<li>31st - <a href="http://www.nbc.com/do-no-harm/">Do No Harm</a> (NBC)</li>
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February:<br />
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<li><b>MOVIES</b></li>
<li>1st - <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1588173/videogallery">Warm Bodies</a> (if this isn't a Valentine's Day compromise for the zombie-inclined to share with their less spook-tastic loved ones, I don't know what is)</li>
<li>1st - <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1457765/">The Haunting in Connecticut 2: Ghosts of Georgia</a></li>
<li>1st - <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2036376/videogallery">Girls Against Boys</a></li>
<li>TBD - <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1659216/">Spiders 3D</a></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><b>TV SHOWS</b></li>
<li>19th - <a href="http://www.cwtv.com/shows/cult">Cult</a> (CW)</li>
</ul>
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<br />
March:<br />
<br />
<ul>
<li><b>MOVIES</b></li>
<li>1st - <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2034139/videogallery">The Last Exorcism Part 2</a></li>
<li>TBD - <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1682180/videogallery">Stoker</a></li>
<li>TBD - <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1935896/videogallery">ABC's of Death</a> (26 Story Anthology)</li>
<li><b>TV SHOWS</b></li>
<li>18TH -<a href="http://www.aetv.com/bates-motel/"> Bates Motel </a>(A&E)</li>
</ul>
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<br />
<a href="http://ia.media-imdb.com/images/M/MV5BMTc0NDM1ODAyOV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwMTg0NDY3OA@@._V1._SY317_CR0,0,214,317_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://ia.media-imdb.com/images/M/MV5BMTc0NDM1ODAyOV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTcwMTg0NDY3OA@@._V1._SY317_CR0,0,214,317_.jpg" /></a>April:<br />
<br />
<ul>
<li><b>MOVIES</b></li>
<li>12th - <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1288558/videogallery">The Evil Dead</a></li>
<li>TBD - <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1863201/">Dark Circles</a></li>
</ul>
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<br />
May:<br />
<br />
<ul>
<li><b>MOVIES</b></li>
<li>3rd - <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1959438/">Kiss of the Damned</a></li>
<li>17th -<a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1408101/videogallery"> Star Trek: Into Darkness </a>(not scary, but still excited about this)</li>
</ul>
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<br />
June:<br />
<br />
<ul>
<li><b>MOVIES</b></li>
<li>14th -<a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1245492/videogallery"> This is the End</a></li>
<li>21st - <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0816711/videogallery">World War Z</a></li>
<li>29th - <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1986953/videogallery">Storage 24</a></li>
</ul>
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<br />
July:<br />
<br />
<ul>
<li><b>MOVIES</b></li>
<li>The Conjuring</li>
<li>19th -<a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0790736/?ref_=fn_al_tt_2"> R.I.P.D.</a></li>
</ul>
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<br />
August:<br />
<br />
<ul>
<li><b>MOVIES</b></li>
<li>23rd - <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1853739/">You're Next</a></li>
<li>30th - <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2226417/">Insidious Chapter 2</a></li>
</ul>
<br />
<br />
September:<br />
<br />
<ul>
<li><b>MOVIES</b></li>
<li>13th -<a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1418377/"> I, Frankenstein</a></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><b>HOLIDAYS</b></li>
<li><a href="http://www.cracked.com/article_15678_thanksgivings-creepy-relatives-5-terrifying-harvest-holidays.html">Ochpaniztli</a> - ancient Aztec harvest festival</li>
</ul>
<br />
<br />
October:<br />
<br />
<ul>
<li><b>MOVIES</b></li>
<li>11th - <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2386278/?ref_=fn_al_tt_4">Haunt</a></li>
<li>18th - <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1939659/videogallery">Carrie</a> (*sigh*)</li>
<li>25th - <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2473510/">Paranormal Activity 5</a></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><b>HOLIDAYS</b></li>
<li>31st - HALLOWEEN</li>
</ul>
<br />
<br />
November<br />
<br />
<ul>
<li><b>MOVIES </b>(no scary movies announced, but some good ones)</li>
<li>1st - <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1731141/">Enter's Game</a></li>
<li>8th -<a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1981115/"> Thor: The Dark World</a></li>
<li>22nd -<a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1951264/"> The Hunger Games: Catching Fire</a></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><b>HOLIDAYS</b></li>
<li><a href="http://v/">Thesmophoria</a> (ancient Greek; fell late October - November; three days during ancient Greek month of Pyanopsion)</li>
</ul>
<br />
<br />
December:<br />
<br />
<ul>
<li><b>MOVIES</b></li>
<li>13th - <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1170358/">the Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug</a> (not scary, but awesome)</li>
</ul>
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Sometime and rumored:</div>
<div>
<ul>
<li><b>MOVIES</b></li>
<li><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1763206/">Darkchylde</a></li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li><b>TV SHOWS:</b></li>
<li><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2243973/">Hannibal</a> (NBC)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.deadline.com/2012/07/nbc-orders-10-episode-dracula-series-starring-jonathan-rhys-meyers/">Dracula TV Series</a> (NBC)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/04/scream-series-tv-show-mtv_n_1567378.html">Scream Series</a> (Mtv)</li>
</ul>
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<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heathen_holidays">Heathen Holidays</a> need a little more research, but I thought it a fun idea to find some to celebrate.</div>
</div>
<div>
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<div>
<a href="http://www.horror.org/calendar/calendar.php">Horror Writer's Association Calendar.</a></div>
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<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">visit creepycupcakes.blogspot.com for more from carrie mae</div>Carrie Maehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03093454201738305510noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624972120499424506.post-39300835892580751572012-12-24T11:23:00.002-05:002013-02-10T09:50:12.163-05:00Happy Christmas!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">(found on <a href="http://www.reddit.com/">Reddit</a>)</td></tr>
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Happy Holidays, fiendish friends. Hope all your gingerdead men are zombilicious!</div>
<div class="blogger-post-footer">visit creepycupcakes.blogspot.com for more from carrie mae</div>Carrie Maehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10869456161738327722noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1624972120499424506.post-56487320535826512452012-11-30T16:00:00.002-05:002013-02-10T09:51:32.964-05:00Zombie Social Statement<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="288" mozallowfullscreen="" scrolling="no" src="http://www.hulu.com/embed.html?eid=dqp_7cgegcayltpvy4ar-g" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="512"></iframe><div class="blogger-post-footer">visit creepycupcakes.blogspot.com for more from carrie mae</div>Carrie Maehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10869456161738327722noreply@blogger.com3