Spooky Nights

Last night we visited my in-laws for an annual trick-or-treating and Halloween party.  I stuck to my word and supplied some veggies to keep something in the stomachs of my children that was healthy. They actually ate very little candy :) and my brain was a big hit. I used cauliflower and added some veins to make my brain that oozed with monster dip.  That would be a guacamole that I made with avocados, a little lime juice, tomatoes, red onion and cumin.  I was pleasantly surprised that on a night filled with more candy than kids need in an entire year all of the veggies were gone!!!

The oddly healthy twist to Halloween continued as Phil & I ventured into downtown Uniontown for a Haunted Walking Tour hosted by the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce. While it was definitley not a walk to get your heart rate up, it was a great chance for us to get in the Halloween Spirit and experience a few spooky thrills hearing the tales of ghosts that haunt the Fayette County Courthouse, Jail, State Theater, City Streets, Cemeteries, Titlow Tavern and even the building that now is home to DiMarcos. It didn't take much effort and we were able to transform a holiday that usually leads to a pound or two of added weight into a great night that didn't make us "fall off the wagon," but still had all of the treats, tricks and frights that are Halloween.

You can add some fun to your spooky nights too!  While there aren't Haunted Walking Tours in Uniontown tonight, look at other communities, visit haunted hayrides, look at your local historical sites many of them are hosting ghost tours this weekend.  If you are one of my Fayette County friends, check out Nemacolin Castle in Brownsville, Allen's Haunted Hay Rides, Rich Farms or Haunted Hills Estates. 

If you are going to a Halloween party, try making my veggie brain with monster dip or something else creative to make sure that you can enjoy these Spooky Nights and not regret it the next time you step on the scale.

Happy Halloween!