Halloween is not just for children. A holiday filled with festive, costumes and treats belongs to everyone, and we’re sharing our top indulgences for adults this time of the year. From ultimate halloween party food to spoil yourself with, to goodies perfect for sharing at the office, to gifts for the Halloween party hostess, our top selections are guaranteed to put a gluttonous grin on everyone’s face!
Halloween Party Food
Halloween celebration finger food, literally. Form zesty cookie dough into frightening witch fingers and use a blanched almond for the fingernail. It is sure to frighten your guests into a celebratory mood! Cover your table with a dark linen. Adorn the table with place cards made out of store bought mini sculls or headstones. You will be surprised what you can find in your local stores: a lot of fun and budget-friendly accoutrements. Sprinkle autumn leaves on your table and dine by candlelight by illuminating your area with candles and do-it-yourself jack-o-lanterns in different shapes and sizes. For a more unusual look to your pumpkins, you can spray paint the jack-o-lanterns black, gold or red.
Prepare the feeling of a ‘haunted mansion’ from the time your invitees arrive. Both on the outside and interior of your household, add ghostly details to spookify your party. Outdoors, play haunted organ music playing from the porch (or out a window). CDs are available online–look for music by “Midnight Syndicate” for some truly haunting melodies without cheesy canned screams. Use candlelight: try to eliminate electric lighting all over but maybe in the kitchen. Candelabras, tea lights, and pillar candles should be strategically positioned in at least the front rooms.