Monthly Archives: October 2009
Oktoberfest! Rouladen, Red Cabbage & Spaetzle.
It’s Halloween Eve, and we’re celebrating Halloween with an Oktoberfest!My father was born in Germany, so growing up I ate traditional German food every holiday. As soon as the leaves start turning, I begin craving my favorite German dish, rouladen.So … Continue reading
Autumn Sangria.
I took this recipe from my October 09 Better Homes and Gardens magazine but added a bit more booze. Autumn Sangria.3 figs3 plums (could only find them canned)3 fresh apricots (again, only found them in a jar, Dole)1/4 cup molasses1 … Continue reading
Face Paint Sometimes Burns. A lot.
For the record, I tried to be authentic and paint my face white. So I followed THIS youtube video .I glued my eyebrows like she said, let them dry, and then I started to apply the paint.I took this picture, … Continue reading
The Queen of Hearts and Mad Hatter (burton)
headed to a charity event last night! The costumes were complete and I think they were a big hit.Final touches:My crown is construction paper painted gold, outlined with gold ribbon for trim, and studded with jewels and buttons.I sprayed my … Continue reading
There’s no place like home…Brinn’s Dorothy Costume
Brinn is obsessed with the Wizard of Oz, and literally watches it everyday. (although she does ask me to fast forward through a couple of parts)When we looked through the Chasing Fireflies catalog, she HAD to be Dorothy. I really … Continue reading
