When Halloween passes, don't pack up those skeletons quite yet, because November 1st starts the Mexican Day of the Dead celebration, Dia de los Muertos.
When I started planning the Day of the Dead party for the fall issue of Festivities magazine, I started searching for some good Mexican recipes. Living in the Phoenix area, we have many Mexican dining options--from fine restaurants to taco trucks and everything in between. I haven't had much need to learn about cooking this cuisine with so many options so close at hand. But there's something special about making food from scratch, and whenever possible, I try to make all the food for my parties.
The idea of throwing a black light party for Halloween was a simple one. Common, even. But a lot of the information I found on the internet on the topic was either misleading or flat-out wrong. Here are tips and tricks for throwing a black light party that actually work.
Learn how to make a tulle cape (great for a ghost costume or masquerade) with this tutorial. Instructions for drafting the easy pattern for any size are included.
The Let the Ghoul Times Roll party was a black-light extravaganza, and I wanted everything to look great under regular light, and under the eerie glow of UV light.
No celebration with Creole inspiration would be complete without the classic pecan praline. This seriously sweet candy is a treat nobody will want to pass up. This praline recipe is an absolute classic, just like you'd find in New Orleans.
