happy halloween!

Katy Perry, Geisha, Russell Brand

What am I you ask? Zombie Milkmaid

Check out Kat's post for some great photos of our Halloween get together!

halloween snacks.

I'm hosting a small get together this evening (costumes required) so I have been racking my brain for themed party treats. There is no denying that Martha is truly the queen of Halloween and she has supplied me with a few ideas that I think my girlfriends and I can manage...

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pumpkin time.

Andrew and I did a little pumpkin carving last night..I convinced him to participate when I mentioned to him that I was going to use his drill..

time warp.

i'm getting pumped for halloween...

and now thanks to glee i think i'm inspired to go see rocky horror at my local community theater..

wishlist: expensive.

Being the thrifty gal that I am, I tend to stear clear of more high end, designer clothes. However sometimes it's really satisfying to pretend shop online for things I would never actually buy. So here is my current un-thrifty wishlist:

Marc by Marc Jacobs gemini melton coat.

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Topshop Angel studded Toe Suede Ankle boots.

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Michael Kors chain-link watch

Aaaand I'll just take this whole oufit from J.Crew, thanks.

food matters.

Have you seen this documentary? 

Andrew and I just watched Food Matters this week and I think it has changed my life haha. No but seriously, I have been on a serious food documentary kick and this one has been my favorite so far. I have been thinking a lot about cancer and how I want to make serious lifestyle commitments to combatting free radicals and carcinogens in the body, especially concerning diet. I believe the saying is true, You Are What You Eat.

This film is so inspiring. Get Food Matters on netflix and watch it!!

Octoberfeast

Two years ago we created our own holiday for an excuse for Andrew's immediate family to all get together, catch up, and eat all day (total of 9 kids plus 2 parents plus 3 wives= 14 ppl in immediate family). Octoberfeast was kicked off with a breakfast of amish creme donuts & quiche, followed by a trip to Village Thrift where I spent far too much money!

I picked up some pizza dough at Wegman's because I thought it might be fun to make our own "bretzels". Rachel & Sara here hard at work rolling the dough..

The expert pretzel maker of the group here...After we rolled the dough we brushed the pretzels with egg and sprinkled with kosher salt.

Tiniest pretzel in the world.

We also made a few batches with cinnamon and sugar, my personal favorite, Auntie Anne style! The rest of the day was spent eating more German inspired foods, playing board games & relaxing into a food coma!!