Trick? Or Treat?
What is your favorite part about Halloween? Is it the candy? How about scary movies? The creative costumes? There is no wrong answer because Halloween is a fun-filled time of year that allows everyone to dive into their playful side and tap into their creativity. At Kuhn’s Market, our favorite part of this spooky season is by far the sweet treats that accompany the holiday. We have all your favorite items that can bring you back to those nostalgic feelings from trick-or-treating in your childhood.
The tradition of giving candy has become standard practice for many Americans when children come trick-or-treating to their homes, but this has been centuries in adaptations to the celebration. Halloween originated from the Celtic festival where summer concluded, and winter began. This celebration expanded into Britain and Ireland in the Middle Ages where homeowners would leave sweets outside for beggars to consume if they promised to pray for their loved ones who had departed. When Irish and Scottish immigrants came to America, they brought traditions with them including the custom of Halloween. Children would play pranks that mimicked paranormal activity which would scare neighbors and townspeople alike. The citizens of these towns then took part in the tradition of trick-or-treat, where they could either hand out treats or the children would have a trick played on them or their home.
Halloween has become a time to express yourself through creativity, whether that is through dressing up in a costume or testing out a new, eerie recipe. Kuhn’s has all the ingredients needed for your Halloween festivities including food coloring to spook-ify any dish. Here are some easy ways to create entertaining Halloween treats for your guests.
1. Buy some fresh grapes and peel the skin off from the fruit. This tactic has been used in haunted houses for years to resemble the texture of an eyeball. This easy, one-step dish will add a little scare to any occasion.2. Incorporate food dye into some of your classic recipes. Channeling the purples, greens, oranges and black of the traditional Halloween aesthetic will tie together your celebration and will add an autumnal flare to your already dazzling creation.
3. Create a “char-boo-terie” board for your guests to enjoy at your event. Include all of your favorite meats, cheeses and crackers but add an element of scare to your board. Try adding some food dye to melted white chocolate and feature chocolate covered strawberries. The array of purple, orange and green will add those spooky pops you are looking for.
Kuhn’s Tip: Check out social media pages or local blogs to learn more innovative ways to celebrate Halloween and other festivities this upcoming holiday season.
Whatever your favorite Halloween tradition may be, we have the supplies to create the most memorable and delicious experiences for you and your loved ones. From pumpkins to carve your scariest designs to an aisle filled with all the candies and chocolates you could dream of, we have you covered with great options at amazing prices. Stop by a Kuhn’s Market today to make sure your last-minute Halloween festivities go smoothly. Tag us on social media showing us how Kuhn’s has helped you celebrate with #KuhnsCookingHour.