October 28, 2024
Hello Foodie Friends
Halloween time this week kids and adults everywhere are enjoying making their Halloween their a "spooky" time with everything from haunted house hopping, pumpkin carving, creating the wildest costumes for trick-or-treating and more. Here's a super fun recipe for your keeping with the Halloween flavor, a BUGGY themed JUICE that is a must for any Halloween gig.
Enjoy!
Marzee
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HALLOWEEN BUGGY JUICE
INGREDIENTS:
2 10 ounce packages frozen strawberries, defrosted
1 6 ounce can lemonade concentrate, thawed
1 quart ginger ale
2 cups raisins
6 gummy worms
DIRECTIONS:
Mix the strawberries and lemonade concentrate in a blender until smooth and thick. Gradually add ginger ale. Transfer the beverage to a punch bowl. Stir in any remaining ginger ale and the raisins. Place the gummy worms on the rim of the bowl for a swampy effect.
YIELD: 10 Servings
Categories: Halloween
Marzee's Corner
HEALTHIER HALLOWEEN TREAT ALTERNATIVES
Is it ironic that October is also Dental Hygiene month? It's scary what excessive candy can do to your kids health and teeth. Well put aside your fears about being the not-so-cool parents on the block and try passing out some of these healthier treats:
Sugarless gum
Corn nuts, peanuts, or trail mix
Small individual bags of pretzels or popcorn
Packages of sugar-free cocoa
Pre-packed cheese and crackers
Hand out party favors or special pencils/erasers.
It's a good idea to give your kids a nutritious meal before they go trick-or-treating. This will prevent sugar highs and nasty upset tummies!
Treat Safety Tips
TRICK OR TREATING TIPS FOR KEEPING KIDS SAFE THIS HOLLOWEEN:
* Make sure costumes are flame-retardant and light or bright in color. Dark costumes should have strips of glow in the dark tape along the back.
* Use face paints rather than a mask which can obstruct both breathing and vision.
* Make sure your child has...
- a name tag complete with your address and phone number
- change to make a phone call for emergencies
- a flashlight
* Young children should be accompanied by an adult, and no child should go out alone.
* Trick or treat only in familiar neighborhoods and set a time for when your children should return home.
* Treats should not be eaten until the child is home so that you can inspect everything first.
* Check all treats for signs of tampering and discard all loose and homemade treats (unless you know the person who provided them)
Be Safe This Halloween!