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Row 1: Mozzarella Eyeballs. Instead of last year’s idea of just using sliced olives with pimentos, I used the technique by the Evil Mad Scientists to create more rounded eyes. The mozzarella balls were marinated ones from Trader Joes.
Row 2: Flayed Skin Cheeseball makes a reappearance. An art store face mold, covered in shreds of proscuito. Cheese ball mixture was 4 or so cups of shredded cheese, 16 oz cream cheese, cajun spices, and some extra finely chopped proscuitto.

Row 3:
1) Final Cheeseball
2) Ingredients for Salmon Brain. 8 oz cream cheese, 1 small piece of fresh salmon, broiled or…

Last week I was sitting around trying to think of something different to do for halloween, and the idea came to me. Something that would look particularly creepy, and be unusual… Can you guess the secret ingredient?

Ever had Bubble Tea? It’s made with large tapioca pearls, and has a really interesting look. I figured there’s no reason we couldn’t make some fun halloween drinks/shots/cocktails with the tapioca pearls. A trip to the local Whole Foods yeilded a bag of large pearls. So I tried some experiments (Note, the amount shown here is what I got from maybe 1/4 cup…

Creative Kismet (who we featured earlier with her Monster Towel), has another fabulous design! She used a reverse applique technique to create these incredibly creative and fun “Eye” T-shirts. And they even have a requisite Eye on the back, too! She has full instructions on her blog, so check it out!

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PS: Another thing I’ve been meaning to link to – Samae at A Milf For All Seasons is one of the funniest…

It’s so cold and icky and rainy here today, I’m having trouble getting motivated! I twitted this fabulous houseplant idea (from Bitter Betty) the other day, but now I’m finally getting around to posting it. So fabulous! Click through, because she also has a great “Rest in Peace Lily” with an eyeball. Instructions on making are over there too.

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Been lazy today, at least as far as blogging goes (but I am on my 3rd day of Wii Fit!), so here are some links to the Halloween Stuff on the web, and also a roundup of Dabbled Halloween thus far.

Linky Goodness:
SwellDesigner has some really cool vintage inspired Halloween Ornaments, with tutorial. Neato! And lots of other cool halloween links over there too — check out her Terrorific Tuesday…

Superpunch has a great roundup of Halloween Related Food (includes some you’ve seen here, actually, but even more. Including these adorable monster cupcakes by My Little Mochi

Check out these skull knitted tea-cosies on Whip…

This is not inherently creepy (though with some creative labeling, it can be), like the other Halloween Food we’ve featured this month, but it is unusual and fun, and always a hit at the halloween party. I’ve posted about this before, but I’m finally writing real instructions. [Note, no fish were harmed in the making of this, it's all nicely vegetarian sweets!]

Dessert Sushi:

This is really simple to make, and has tons of creative opportunities.

You’ll need:
“Rice” The base is your basic rice krispy treat recipe.
“Fish” – various dried fruits (mango, papaya, & candied ginger all work well, but just go wild in the…

The lovely ladies at They’re Coming to Get You, Barbara have some of the creepiest cakes ever. This Thorax Cavity Cake really ‘takes the cake’! The rib cage is white chocolate, and each of the organs is a goo filled yummy cake–all different gourmet flavors. Full instructions on how to make this ultimate in “gross your dinner guests out” halloween cakes can be found on their site. Also, even if you’re not into “gruesome” as a theme, their techniques can be used on various sorts of cakes. I found several useful tips.

I actually think i like it better without the blood:

Also, check…

As part of the Halloween Food series, we have delicious eyeballs for you here, the sweet and the savory, so read on…

Mozzerella Eyeballs
Always looking for yummy Halloween edibles, I created these last year as a easy to prepare and yummy party food. They are simply fresh mozzarella balls, that I bought pre-marinated. Pupil/iris is whole pimento stuffed green olives, sliced and stuck on with a toothpick (Ow! My Eye!).

The Evil Mad Scientists have a more refined version, that I love, and I may modify mine to use some of their tips. All the steps to make these are here. I love how…

This is the official post for your entries. Links to entries should be submitted via comment in this thread, or via email.

Here’s the official rules for the Halloween Extravaganza Contest:

The Rules: Your entry can be art, craft, or food. For Halloween, this includes Costume and Decoration ideas as well.

Post a link to your entry preferably IN THIS THREAD (or you can email it to me). Entry should include a link to the item. You can link to a blog, website or etsy, or flickr pictures. Post pictures, and extra credit for instructions or recipes

Judges are still in the works,…

Time to start planning for the bestest holiday of the year! HALLOWEEN! The little Halloween Bot* is here to announce that over the next few weeks we’ll be featuring halloween crafts, costumes, decorations, art, food.. all the good stuff you’ll need to get in the spirit! Leading up to the Halloween contest to cap it off of course.

And I know you’re desparately wondering “How can I get involved in this fabulous extravaganza!?” Well…

1) Enter the Contest! – Full Rules here (they are easy!), but per the usual, any type of arts/crafts/food, halloween related is eligible — extra credit for tutorials.…