Category: Food

We have been having more spooky or Halloween inspired food, as it’s such a fun time of the year. Along with these more labor intensive food, I’ve been making some Italian food that I find quick and easy. This week’s meals are a mix of both, so some classics everyone will love and some beautiful decorated spooky food that really will impress anyone who sees them.

Spooky Meatballs

I was inspired to be cute and spooky, so I tried making some spooky meatballs, two ways. Amelia doesn’t like cheese, so I made her some homemade meatballs and then wrapped them with puff pastry to create a mummy. I also took a bunch of meatballs, cooked them, and then put them on a baking tray. I then added a slice of cheese to the top of them. I feel that it might have come out better with some of those burger cheese slices, instead of real cheddar, but it did melt over the meatballs and became a sort of ghost! We served this over pasta with tomato sauce.

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Game night is about more than just winning: it’s a chance for great laughs and friendly competition. But even with all the entertainment you and your friends can think up, good food adds an extra dimension to these evenings too – especially if the game characters are munching on something mouthwatering. If you’re playing video games or board games — or if you’re quizzing everyone from your phone — the right snacks and beverages can raise the whole experience to new heights. Here are five foods to create amazing intensity and joy on any game night. There is something here for all players at your table.

Classic Nachos with a Twist

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[Ad- gifted product] We’ve had focaccia from the Wright’s Baking line previously, as it’s literally Amelia’s favorite thing to bake and decorate. So when she suggested we use the Wright’s Baking Rosemary and Garlic Focaccia Bread Mix to create a giant loaf of spooky Focaccia. Focaccia is often a time-consuming and challenging bread to make, but with this mix it’s very teen friendly and Amelia can make the entire mix on her own.

The focaccia mix is one where you just add water and oil, so I took everything out of the kitchen, popped them on the counter, and left Amelia to it. She measured and made up the bread – but then there is a bit of waiting. Letting the bread proof, moving it to a pan, letting it proof, dimpling it, letting it proof, and then adding the toppings before – you guessed it – letter in proof again. This is needed so the bread is airy and like a focaccia is.

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Visiting a new country often means embracing its traditions, and food and drink are central to this experience in many cultures worldwide. Turkey’s coffee culture is a major draw for tourists. There are a whole host of traditions that surround the drink itself. Understanding these customs adds a deeper appreciation for this vital aspect of Turkish life.

The origins

Turkish coffee dates back to the 16th century, with its roots in the Ottoman Empire. It’s said that the Turkish Governor of Yemen first introduced it to the country’s elite.

‘Kahvehane’, or coffeehouses, became key social hubs during the Ottoman Empire, though authorities often shut them down during times of unrest to curb gatherings. Fortunately, coffeehouses remain a large part of socialising in everyday life.

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