A couple of months
ago we decided to move from Toronto to Halifax for a much needed break from big
city life. Moving across the country into a new life is pretty scary, so while
some work is being done on our new home, we’re waiting out the renos in a
familiar place – Nana’s house in Ottawa. Queen Elsa and my adorable
ferocious little lion deserve a fun Halloween before journeying to the mysterious
place called Halifax they’ve been hearing so much about.
To kick off the day’s festivities and while the kids got ready, we enjoyed some pre-trick or treat treats. I have to admit, making them was just as much fun as eating them!
To kick off the day’s festivities and while the kids got ready, we enjoyed some pre-trick or treat treats. I have to admit, making them was just as much fun as eating them!
Gluten-free rice
crackers topped with hummus. The evil eyes were made by slicing black olives.
Hummus' fiber and protein help balance blood sugar levels before little fingers
begin peeling back chocolate bar wrappers.
Then the sweet:
White chocolate
dipped strawberries. I found this 'Strawberry Ghosts' recipe on celiac.com.
Instead of the shortening the recipe called for, I substituted coconut oil. And after struggling to make the eyes and mouth with chocolate chips, sliced blueberries and sliced black grapes, I settled for raisins. They were much easier to manage and they looked great.
The family favourite?
Chocolate. Obviously.
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Pumpkin carving is serious business in my family.
Unfortunately, the neighbourhood squirrels had their way with our pumpkin. Perhaps the squirrels in Halifax won't be as hungry.
So cute, and great ideas too :) Maybe if the squirrels are hungry in Halifax next Halloween and eat your pumpkin face, you can call it a zombie pumpkin ;-)
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