Can a dessert bar be considered a cookie? I hope so, because these pumpkin cream cheese bars are too decadent not to be featured as one of our Cookie Month recipes. The classic pumpkin pie flavors — cinnamon, sugar, and nutmeg — are packed into this three-bite dessert. Perfect for Fall, these cookies would be a wonderful addition to a potluck and a lovely finish to any holiday dinner. For the recipe, please read more

When I heard about the new microwave drawer recently introduced by Sharp, I couldn't help but think: How come someone hasn't come up with this idea before?

The microwave drawer works like a normal microwave, except that it's built like an oven. According to the Sharp website,

Now microwave cooking is easier for every cook in the family, with no need to remove the dish from the oven to check, stir, or turn the food. For even greater convenience, the new Easy Open Microwave Drawer Oven opens automatically with a gentle pull of the handle. Just push it gently and it closes automatically, even if your hands are full.

Sounds like the microwave of the future has arrived. I like it because the microwave has always been a bulky kitchen appliance, but with this sleek interpretation, you can have clutter free counter tops! How about you? What do you think?

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For anyone hankering to play a Top Chef-style tournament at home, allow me to suggest Celebrity Chef! The Game. This trivia-based board game challenges players to answer questions, score virtual endorsements and TV deals, and win awards for their cooking. — The Epi Log

No Halloween is complete without a good old fashioned punch. Often times, folks will use dry ice as a way to create a spooky effect. However, dry ice can be quite dangerous, so I found a recipe that will evoke the same feeling without any of the risk. This recipe for a Witches' Brew starts off with a chilled apple cider and ends with a dollop of sweet vanilla ice cream. To get the recipe, read more

I used to have this fabulous orange plastic Halloween candy bowl. It was a little cheesy with jack-o-lanterns, ghosts, and bats pattern along the rim. I loved this bowl, and it's part of what made Halloween special. Sadly, after one too many Halloween parties, the bowl has vanished.

So I asked you to help me find a new one. You looked for a fun and festive bowl large enough to fit several bags of candy. You saved your bowls in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword tag Halloween Candy Bowl. I can't believe how many amazing bowls you discovered!


I love the eyeball punch bowl that mellie_608 bookmarked but it's for punch and not candy. The pumpkin candy bowl (at left) that ALSW totally reminds me of my old bowl! At only $6.99, the price is right, so nice find ALSW. Take a look at all the spooky bowls below.

Geeksugar has written a helpful explanation of how to bookmark.

I'm going a little party-crazy this week in preparation for the huge Halloween bash I'm hosting on Saturday. While I'll be using lots of orange Christmas lights in my decor, candles will also play a huge role in creating a spooky look. Better yet, I've decorated long white taper candles to appear as if they are dripping with blood!

This DIY project is incredibly easy, and the final product is super fun for a Halloween bash. These would be great incorporated into a Halloween dinner centerpiece. To see how I made these candles, read more

If you have any leftover eggplant, I recommend that you create a simple Baba Ghanoush by tossing it with a few ingredients and zipping it all up in the food processor. The eggplant dip will pair well with toasted pita bread and a crisp side salad. However, if you're hoping to create a new meal, then a delicious sandwich is always a great way to go. To get the recipe for a simple dinner solution, read more