Even here in Los Angeles, the evenings are finally chilly enough to warrant a mug of something warm and spiced. I've been dressing up plain apple cider with cranberries, which give this seasonal drink a lovely, rosy tartness. More

If you painted your pumpkins this year (or decorated them in some other way that didn't break the rind), you can likely reuse them in a myriad of ways in the kitchen. But even a carved pumpkin that's rotting fast can be put to use in a way that will eventually return to your kitchen: More

I hate wasting food and I have a mean sweet tooth, so the annual flood of Halloween candy used to mean several weeks of munching on chocolate and fruit chews, until I had either eaten or given it all away. But recently I've started tossing out most of the junk food that comes my way — and I couldn't feel better about it. More

Need some last-minute Halloween help? Whether you're hanging out with the family or going to a party, these printable beverage labels will add a spooky touch to soda, juice, water, wine, and beer. If you have adhesive paper, that's great; if not, print on regular paper and affix with a glue stick. Instant Halloween flair to entertain kids and adults. More

I always admire the holiday projects Megan at Not Martha comes up with (remember these gingerbread houses that perch on the edge of a mug?). But she's outdone herself this Halloween, with trick-or-treat cookies with, yes, a trick or a treat inside! More

Every Halloween I like to cook something warm and pumpkin-y for dinner. This year I'll pair my favorite pumpkin tortilla soup with enchiladas de pipián rojo, a smoky, nutty, spiced (but not too spicy) sauce made with pumpkin seeds, chile peppers, and roasted vegetables. More

Uh oh, Halloween is upon us! Did it sneak up on you too? While it might be a little too late to come up with a good costume, here's the good news: it isn't too late to come up with a few Halloween treats. And this one is too cute to pass up! More

This will be the second year my boyfriend and I have shared Halloween together. Last year, he raced out to the co-op to buy sugar-free, gluten-free, everything-free lollipops for the kids and I mourned Kit-Kats something fierce. He insists that since we don't buy high-sugar candy the rest of the year, why would we get it to hand out to kids? He believes it's our chance to keep making a statement about the kind of food we care about. Me? I believe in Kit-Kats. More

You're either a DIY candy person or you're not. I tend to shy away from making my own candy because I've had awful luck with brittles and barks. Generally when there's a candy thermometer involved, I find that things go south pretty quickly. However, when a beloved candy is so easy to recreate at home, like these Tootsie Rolls, I'm sold. More

Witches' Brew: Halloween Punch for Everyone

Halloween is tomorrow, a mid-week spookfest that falls on a school night this year. What are your plans for Halloween? Do you have a party planned? Or did you get all rained out by Hurricane Sandy? Are you perhaps living by candlelight this week — and not by choice? Halloween certainly arrived with a loud bang for our East Coast friends (we hope you're all safe, warm, and dry — wherever you are!). Or did you celebrate Halloween last weekend? Tell us — what treats did you make? Or are you still planning something deliciously frightful? Read on for a few of our favorite strong Halloween drinks, for impromptu parties... More