Arrabiata Sauce with Calabarian Chili Peppers

This arrabiata sauce is like a marinara sauce with a kick of heat. Arrabiata is Italian for angry. Typically, you make the sauce angry (aka spicy) by adding red pepper flakes. However, I subbed the pepper flakes for my homemade Calabrian chili pepper paste. It adds a nice amount of spice and some depth of flavor…

Craft Beer & Candy Pairings (Halloween 2021)

Why should kids be the only ones indulging in candy on Halloween? Candy is fun, but candy with beer is a good time. Whether you are “inspecting” your kid’s trick-or-treat bag or raiding the aisle for discounted goodies, you deserve to kick back with your favorite confection and cold brew. I am no beer expert, but I have learned a little something something over…

Snake Cheese Breadsticks

Breadsticks shaped like snakes are a enticing addition to your Halloween party bites. Or a fun snack you can make in the kitchen with the help of your little ones. These are the only snakes I don’t get creeped out by. Little prep is required as the recipes uses a pre-made refrigerated pizza dough. With a little shaping and a sprinkling of ingredients you’ll slithering these into…

Fun and Festive Sangria Gelatin Shot Syringes

These fun and festive sangria gelatin shots are perfect for your next Halloween bash (or any party really). They aren’t as boozy as your average gelatin shot, and the sweet taste of sangria makes it easy to take down. Gone are the days of struggling to get gelatin shots out of small plastic cups. Reusable, non-medical syringes make it as easy as getting a shot…