MENU: Perfect Halloween Food

Head to the butcher and make some tempura brains. Photo courtesy Blu restaurant. Looking for inspiration for a Halloween dinner? We love the menu at Blu restaurant in New York City’s Hotel Indigo. It’s not for the faint of heart (and there’s no heart on the menu): Sautéed Chicken Livers with Artichokes and Lemon Traditional…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Halloween Gift

Headed out to a Halloween party? You could bring a bottle of wine or other libation that will blend in with all the bottles brought by everyone else. Instead, make your hostess gift stand out—permanently. A mug, plate or other Halloween-themed serving piece will be a permanent reminder that you came to party. To add…
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HALLOWEEN: Vampire Cocktail Recipe

I vant to drink your blood. Photocourtesy Riazul Tequila.   Vampire fans: Here’s a Halloween cocktail for you, courtesy of Riazul Tequila. It combines Tequila with crème de cassis, raspberry liqueur that is bright red in color. First produced by French monks in the 16th century as a cure for snake bites, jaundice and “wretchedness,”…
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Tips For A Healthy Halloween

Afraid that the kids will stuff themselves full of bad-for-you candy on Halloween? Here are some tricks to overcome excessive treating, courtesy of Pirate’s Booty guilt-free snacks and THE NIBBLE: Set up rules. Explain beforehand that Halloween is for fun, costumes and treats—but not to over-indulge on candy, which should be enjoyed in moderation. If…
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FOOD VIDEO: How To Carve A Pumpkin

  Halloween is just around the corner, and this week’s video features tips on how to carve a festive pumpkin. Design and lifestyle expert Bruce Littlefield shares step by step tips on the best way to carve the top, using stencils and more. After you’ve scooped out the flesh and seeds of your pumpkin, why…
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