This is my favorite time of year to find gadgets for my kitchen. Halloween is obviously the only time of year you can pick up bat chocolate molds and skull cake pans and raven cookie cutters in everyday stores, so I tend to buy 'em if I see 'em. As I've mentioned time again... … [Read more...]
Little Black Bat Cakes
You all know that I am a year round fan of skulls.... but I must admit that bats come a close second. So, naturally, when I wake up on a Saturday morning and decide to make breakfast... what better choice than Black Bat Pancakes with a Bloody Raspberry Sauce. … [Read more...]
Cameo Appearance
These Victorian Skeleton Cameo Cookies make a perfect wedding favor for those of you looking to add some Gothic or Victorian details to your wedding. Not only a delicious treat, but a beautiful touch of dark decor. No wedding in your future? I'm sure you can find an excuse to … [Read more...]
Cold As Ice
Spring has arrived! Despite being way more of a Fall kind of girl, I do try to appreciate what each season brings and one of Spring's most popular gifts are all of the beautiful flowers. No shock to any of you, typical Spring colors are not really my thing, but when there's a … [Read more...]
Tell Tale Heart Cupcake
With Valentine's Day right around the corner, I thought I'd continue with my recent theme of romantic gifts and treats... with a dark twist. So... whether you are looking to surprise a loved one, bring a dish to an Anti Valentine Party, or even send your kid to school with … [Read more...]
Bloody Raspberries
Have you noticed?.... all of the hearts and candy and boxes of chocolates have officially hit the shelves. It's Valentine season. Ugh... all of those pink hearts are just not my thing. But, chocolate? OK - I like chocolate. So... why not make my kind of Valentine..... … [Read more...]
Twenty Four Karat Black Martini
In the spirit of All Black Everything All of the Time... I bring you a shimmering Black Martini... Black Cherry to be exact. I mean... 'tis the season to drinkity drink, right? While a black martini looks chic all year long... add a bit of 24k gold, and kick it up a notch just … [Read more...]
The Curse of the Pumpkin Bread
This is a tale of a Pumpkin Bread. A family recipe passed down with hesitation. Because this is no ordinary Pumpkin Bread... this is a cursed Pumpkin Bread! … [Read more...]