It’s day two of Halloween-palooza. If you missed yesterday, I shared a gaggle of ideas for Halloween party decor.
Today, it’s food time. Which is my favorite time.
But before we get to the monster munch, I nearly forgot to share one of my favorite areas to decorate yesterday – the stairs. These are the only kind of mice allowed in my house – black paper mice for decoration.
Now, let’s chat about Halloween food. Because we were catering to toddlers, I wanted simple food. But, since adults would also be in the house, I wanted to have fun with the Halloween theme. Most of these ideas were found on Pinterest, so I’ll try to share the inspiration as I go.
First … mandarin oranges cups with a Jack ‘O Lantern face in Sharpie. (Inspired by The Sweatman Family.)
Next up … mozzarella and cheddar slices, cut into pumpkin shapes. These were devoured by kids and adults alike. Winner: CHEESE.
Then there was candy corn almond bark. (I didn’t use a recipe – just melted almond bark and orange candy melts and mixed into a lined pan with candy corn.)
And my favorite – banana ghosts and orange pumpkins. (Inspired by Space Ships and Laser Beams.) (Ryan informed me that the oranges were NASTY and the celery ruined them. FYI. I still think they are cute.)
And who could forget the drinks – I had to wrap all the water in scrapbook paper with washi tape. Because I’m insane.
And I was so stinkin’ excited to make this Candy Corn Punch. (Inspired by Better Homes and Gardens.) It didn’t turn out perfectly, but I think it still looked like candy corn. It may have been uber-sweet, but everyone seemed to like it. And my kid drank so much of it that he’s still bouncing off the walls. (I cannot imagine why. ORANGE SODA.)
What are you making for your Halloween parties?
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Shannon says
Ca-ute! I love that you ran with so many of them! I want to make the candy corn bark too, mostly because Gabe has discovered the stuff and now asks for it every 2 hours on the dot. “Maybe some candy corn?”
Needless to say, I’ve got a gigantic bag of it and would like to bark-ify it.
Kelly @ A Swell Place to Dwell says
All of it is so smart…but now i REALLY want some candy corn bark…my goodness that looks yummy.
Amanda S. says
What fun food ideas!! No Halloween parties that I’m throwing but I am participating with my office mates in a decorating contest for our office building this year…. still trying to figure out what we are going to do within our theme and pinning more ideas every day! lol 😉
Caitlin @ Desert Domicile says
What a fun party! Love all of the Halloween themed food ideas! Those little boo-nana’s are too cute!
Anu says
Love that all these snacks are pretty simple. They are perfect for young kids. So creative!
cassie says
such a cute party! i love that the food is playful- the creepy bloody body partsi see on pinterest are NOT appetizing.
Kelly @ Corner of Main says
That candy corn bark looks amazing. I seriously want to run home right now and make some. Looks like a fun little party!
Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication says
I always love your creative food ideas! This is so neat!
Ainhoa says
Love the washi tape wrapped water. But I’m also probably a little insane 🙂
Kenz @ Interiors by Kenz says
Your stairs! Completely fantastic!!! Those banana ghosts look noms. I feel like I should have 10 for breakfast.
Trina @ Let's Just Build a House says
those banana ghosts are my favorite too.
i like that these all looks super easy to do, but super cute too!
Julia @ Cuckoo4Design says
I love the mice. I really can’t believe how much work this must have all been. So cool!