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All Hallows Eve Post Seance Menu

by Endora Weatherwax

The food and drinks should be served in a way that complements the spooky atmosphere of the seance. You can use food coloring, edible glitter, or other ingredients to create a mystical and eerie atmosphere. With the right food and drinks, you can create a truly memorable All Hallows' Eve seance. 

Here are some food and drink ideas that would be fitting for an All Hallows' Eve seance:

  1. Spooky treats: Offer sweet and savory treats that have a Halloween twist, such as pumpkin-shaped cookies, bat-shaped crackers, or mummies made from puff pastry.

  2. Poisoned apples: Serve red apples that have been coated in caramel, chocolate, or another sticky substance. This classic Halloween treat will add a touch of danger to the evening.

  3. Witch's brew: Prepare a punch or hot cider that has been infused with spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, or cloves. You could also serve a dark and rich red wine to create a mystical atmosphere.

  4. Dark chocolate: Offer a selection of dark chocolate treats, such as truffles, chocolate bars, or chocolate-covered nuts. These treats are perfect for those who prefer a more sophisticated Halloween treat.

  5. Creepy cocktails: Prepare cocktails that have a spooky twist, such as a "Black Magic Martini," made with black vodka and a touch of green food coloring, or a "Witch's Brew," made with green chartreuse, blackberries, and lemon juice.

  6. Small plates: These small plates are easy to prepare and serve, and they will help to create a light and nibbly atmosphere for your All Hallows' Eve seance. You can also choose to serve them on black or orange platters to further enhance the spooky theme. Here are some small plate ideas that would be fitting for an All Hallows' Eve seance:

    1. Deviled eggs: Hard-boiled eggs that have been sliced in half and filled with a mixture of mayonnaise, mustard, and other seasonings.

    2. Spooky bruschetta: Toasted slices of bread topped with a mixture of diced tomatoes, basil, and balsamic vinegar, and shaped into spooky designs.

    3. Mummy sliders: Mini burgers wrapped in puff pastry and baked until golden brown, with sesame seeds used as eyes.

    4. Black olive tapenade with crackers: A mixture of black olives, capers, anchovies, and garlic served with crackers.

    5. Witch fingers: Thin slices of carrots or cucumbers that have been cut into the shape of fingers and served with a spicy dip.

    6. Spooky cheese board: A variety of cheeses, such as brie, camembert, and goat cheese, arranged on a board and served with crackers.

    7. Haunted hummus: A classic hummus recipe decorated with edible spiders, bats, or other creepy creatures.

  7. Decorated cupcakes: Offer a variety of cupcakes that have been decorated with spooky themes, such as ghosts, bats, or spiders. These treats are perfect for those who have a sweet tooth.

Favors: Here are some Halloween-themed party favor ideas for an All Hallows' Eve seance:

  1. Spooky soap bars: Handmade soap bars in fun and creepy shapes like ghosts, bats, and spiders.

  2. Witch hats: Miniature witch hats made of black felt and decorated with glitter, feathers, and ribbon.

  3. Halloween cookies: Sugar cookies decorated with Halloween-themed designs, such as ghosts, bats, and pumpkins.

  4. Monster-themed lip balm: Lip balm in fun and creepy flavors like "Bubbling Brew" and "Boo-Boo Balm".

  5. Halloween-themed seed packets: Packets of seeds for plants like black petunias or bat-faced cuphea, that can be planted in the spring.

  6. Vial of potions: Small glass vials filled with different colored "potions" made from food coloring and water.

  7. Halloween pins: Pins in the shape of bats, ghosts, or other Halloween-themed designs that guests can wear.

  8. Trick or treat bags: Small paper bags decorated with Halloween designs that guests can use to collect candy.

These party favors are simple and inexpensive to create, and they will help to extend the festive atmosphere of your All Hallows' Eve seance. They can also be used as decorations during the event and then taken home by guests as a memorable keepsake. 

Have a spook-tacular seance!

Recipe for a classic Black Magic Martini:

Ingredients:

  • 2 ounces black vodka
  • 1 ounce triple sec
  • 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 ounce simple syrup
  • Green food coloring
  • Black decorating sugar or edible glitter (optional)
  • Lime wedge and blackberry for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.

  2. Add the black vodka, triple sec, lime juice, simple syrup, and a few drops of green food coloring.

  3. Shake the ingredients together until well combined and chilled.

  4. Rim the martini glass with decorating sugar or edible glitter, if desired.

  5. Strain the martini into the rimmed glass.

  6. Garnish with a lime wedge and blackberry, if desired.

  7. Serve the Black Magic Martini immediately, and enjoy!

This recipe makes one martini, but you can easily double or triple the ingredients to make more. This cocktail is a great way to add a touch of mystery and magic to your All Hallows' Eve seance. Enjoy!

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