How to Celebrate Halloween at Home
Celebrate the spooky season in the comfort of your home with our easy Halloween ideas! From festive food and drinks to Halloween activities for kids, here’s how to make Halloween at home memorable for the whole family.
Halloween Food Ideas
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Forget bobbing for apples and skip straight to the good bit! Taking traditional toffee apple flavours and adding a Mexican twist, these Toffee Apple Mini Tacos are perfect for sharing. Using our Mini Stand ‘N’ Stuff Tortillas, making a sweet Halloween dessert has never been easier – just try not to eat them all before the kids!View Recipe
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Sink your teeth into these bite-sized Beef Enchilada Mini Tacos! A family favourite in party size, these boats pack all the flavour of Mexican enchiladas without the fuss. The perfect meal for a Halloween movie night, simply spoon your mixture into our Mini Stand ‘N’ Stuff Tortillas and top with grated cheese for an easy family-friendly dinner.View Recipe
HOW TO CARVE A PUMPKIN
A classic Halloween activity, pumpkin carving is a great way to celebrate the season and unleash your creativity. Whether you want to try a traditional jack-o-lantern or a unique design of your own, follow these simple steps to learn how to carve a pumpkin.
1. Plan before you buy
Think of what you want to carve and pick a pumpkin to suit. Smaller pumpkins are great for simple lanterns, but opt for a bigger pumpkin for more intricate designs or lettering.
2. Prep, prep, prep
While it can be tempting to let the kids loose on the pumpkins straight away, it's more fun if an adult preps them ahead of time.
- Use a large knife to cut off the top of each pumpkin, leaving a notch in one side of the round so it goes back on top easily.
- Then, use a large spoon to scoop out the seeds and stringy pulp from inside the pumpkin. Discard or keep to make our delicious Pumpkin Spice Creamers below!
- Pat the inside of the pumpkin dry, ready for carving.
3. Draw your pattern
Before you get stuck in, decide what you want to carve and draw it first, either straight on the pumpkin or a piece of paper you can tape to your pumpkin as a guide.
4. Let the fun begin
Now it's time to get carving! Make sure children are supervised at all times while doing this and don't panic if you make a mistake. Grab a toothpick and reattach any stray pieces!
Halloween drink Ideas
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Add a little spice to fright night with our Mexican Screwdriver recipe. The perfect pumpkin colour for the season, enjoy our take on the traditional citrus drink with a Mexican classic at its core. Try it on the rocks and garnish with sweet cinnamon around the rim and a squeeze of lime for the ultimate Halloween cocktail.View Recipe
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Few things say autumn like the sweet taste of pumpkin spice on a chilly day. Bring all the warming flavours of your favourite latte home with our Pumpkin Spice Creamer, perfect for kids and adults alike. Choose from our family-friendly variation on the classic or opt for our whisky-based option if you’d like an added kick.View Recipe
Make your own Mexican Dancing Skeleton
Get into the spirit of Halloween and make your very own Mexican dancing skeleton with our easy tutorial. The perfect Halloween activity for kids, you can recreate the whole family (pets included!) and have a dance party with a difference!