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There are so many fun traditions for Halloween, trick-or-treating, watching horror flicks, carving jack-o’-laterns and playing pranks. It’s always so agonizing, what costume should you choose, how will you transform yourself this year?  SCARY, HIP, CULTURE CLASSIC, SUPER HERO!  My favorite memories of Halloween were of the houses you visited while trick-or-treating who went out of their way to have the scariest and most elaborate decorations.  Live monsters jumping out of the bushes, glowing skeletons and spider webs.  I loved it.  And of course there was always the lady down the street who gave out the FULL size candy bars. She was the celebrity of Halloween.  The queen bee of trick-or-treating.  While we love all the old traditions of celebrating Halloween, we thought these modern new ways to decorate and celebrate were very fresh.  Elegantly Spooky.  Sleek black & white.  Silver and Gold are the new orange and black.  Check out these ideas from Hitched Salon for new inspiration.  BOO!

I think for Americans, Oktoberfest is much like St. Patrick’s Day, or the Super Bowl.  It’s a time or day dedicated to drinking beer. And we love it!  It’s an excuse for everything beer.  Beer food, Beer tasting, wearing beer swag and even hosting your own “harvest festival or Oktoberfest party.” More beer.  We thought this was a cute and fun way to study up on what you should be eating with your favorite hoppy beverage.  So start studying and become your very own beer sommelier.  Cheers!

For more great idea’s on food drink and fun, check out http://www.thesavory.com

It’s mid September and fall is definitely here.  Gone are light summer salads and skinless grilled meats.  What’s IN and What’s Happening, Fall COMFORT food!  Aka Football food.  It’s time to snuggle in, get cozy and treat yourself to some of our favorite fall recipes. One to try for next weeks kick off that will leave your whole team screaming for more, are Sliders on a Pretzel Bun.   A hip new way to serve those little burgers that will surely impress.  Totally 2013.  And we’re always looking for warm, ooey, gooey sides to go with our hearty fall dinners & Saveur Magazine has some great idea’s in their “September’s most favorite’s” list.  We’re crazy about the Creamed Onion Gratin.

Fill these delicious buns with whatever you love.  Great for burgers, BBQ, veggies & chicken.  This recipe is courtesy of Farm Girl Gourmet.

http://www.farmgirlgourmet.com/2013/01/pretzel-slider-buns.html

Best ever Creamed Onion Gratin – Saveur Magazine, October 2011

http://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Creamed-Onion-Gratin

We love everything about this look – the bright vibrant hues mixed with an eclectic combo of prints & patterns adds a distinctive punch to this “family style” event. Our watermelon feta skewer or peach caprese with mint adds a surprising spin to an end of summer soiree. Or our smoked deviled eggs with pickled jalapenos aren’t only hot & spicy good but compliment the playful ambience of the table. Today’s take away: not only mix & match the eclectic tabletop elements but include the food as part of the styling too!