Enjoy Cheeses from Around the World Volume 4 ♥ Fall 2015
Table of Contents 46 26WELCOME IN THE SPOTLIGHT PARTIES & CELEBRATIONS3 Letter from the Editor 24 Cinema Secrets 26 Hot Diggity Dog, It’s Your4 Your Hostesses Birthday5 Our Favorite Things CONFETTI59 Capturing Memories 35 A Whimsical Wicked Week 6 In the Vineyard 46 Beware of PiratesSEASONAL ENTERTAINING 34 Baseball Fever 43 Halloween Tunes AROUND THE WORLD9 A Family Gathering 44 Halloween Games19 Friends: Your Best Accessory 54 Fall Craft Décor 56 Say Cheese40 PhoOAto nFbyamtGhilryeuGeCnatoPhvheoretinroggraphy2 Fall 2015
Letter from the Editor Score big timePhoto by: Camela Brennand Many years ago, my great uncle Charlie was a sports writer for the local newspaper in Mobile, Alabama. As a journalist, he had countless opportunities to meet star athletes. Two in particular were Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb. Although he had great things to say about Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb was his all-time favorite. He even personalized his license plate with Ty Cobb’s batting average. A number we’ll all remember. Numbers matter, especially when it comes to birthdays. However, some would rather see the candles disappear from the birthday cake altogether. So we got rid of the cake and the candles and served cake pops at our – a baseball themed birthday party that’s sure to score a home run. We even included hot dog topping ideas that are popular at someMajor League ballparks. By serving plain hot dogs with various toppings on the side, you’re sure to please thebig and little ones at your gathering.Speaking of little ones, every kid loves dressing up for Halloween. Some never grow out of it. Even as adults,many go to great lengths to put together the perfect costume. With the help of masks, wigs, hats, and intricatemakeup, they can create a costume that looks like something straight from a movie set. In our In the Spotlight,we’ve showcased , a company well known by professional makeup artists and well respected inthe entertainment industry. They specialize in the world of makeup, but Cinema Secrets also created their ownHalloween line of makeup and prosthetics called Woochie. You can visit their store or website to view theirsought after products, which are like gold.Gold! That’s right, we’ve got gold at this year’s Halloween Party, so ! They’ve been given atreasure map and are searching for the hidden gold. But for those of you, who must show up at the office toreceive your payroll loot, check out our …where it’s fun to go to work. You’ll enjoy afun-filled week of dressing up, connecting with your co-workers, playing games, and decorating the office tomake it SPOOKtacular.When you’re ready to take down the Halloween cobwebs and decorate for autumn, you will fall in love with our , brought to you by Krafty Lizard Creations. This simple craft can be done for different seasons, justby changing the letters, the fabric, and the floral decor. So why not make one…or two and give one as a gift tosomeone special. Sheri Sheri Lamas 3www.youreinvitedmag.com
Meet Your HostessesLeft to right: Linda, Kathleen, Cindy, and Sheri Photo by: Camela BrennandCo-Founder / Editor-in-Chief / Co-Founder / Publisher / WriterCreative Director / WriterIndependent Food Editor / Writer Independent Copy Editor / Writer You’re Invited Magazine is published quarterly. All content is produced and presented in good faith, based on information we’ve researched from different sources. No liability for their use or misuse exists. All rights reserved. © 20154 Fall 2015
Our Favorite Things Sheri Lamas Linda YonanW hat w as y our favorite subjec t in sc hool? W hat w as y our favorite subjec t in sc hool?Biology (second semester) when we studied the human U.S. history and European history.anatomy. I loved it! W hat is y our favorite c andy ?W hat is y our favorite c andy ? Snickers.Snickers. W hat do y ou like about Hallow een?W hat do y ou like about Hallow een? Everything! From dressing up, handing out candy, andHalloween is my least favorite holiday. Yes, I grew up like decorating my home.most kids dressing up, going out trick or tricking, eating If y ou c ould have one super pow er, w hat w ould it beway too much candy, attending parties and dancing to and w hy?great tunes like the Monster Mash. What I don’t like about I would love to be able to travel back in time. I would firstthe holiday is that it glorifies evil! travel back to the 1500’s during Queen Elizabeth’s reign,If y ou c ould have one super pow er, w hat w ould it be move on to the roaring 20’s and then to the 50’s. Theand w hy? clothes were so exquisite during those times.To be able to snap my fingers and travel anywhere in theworld. That would be so cool. The possibilities would be Kathleen R. McKissickendless. W hat w as y our favorite subjec t in sc hool? Cindy M. Lloyd Music and Math (Elementary); English and Glee (Junior High); Gymnastics, Drama and Government (High School); andW hat w as y our favorite subjec t in sc hool? Technical Theater (College).Choir and Speech tie for first. I’ve been singing in choirs W hat is y our favorite c andy ? Baby Ruth and Peanut M&Ms.since 2nd grade and continue to sing at weddings and W hat do y ou like about Hallow een?funerals. I also loved giving speeches, debating and I love all the spookiness of Halloween! But my favorite partcompeting. is creating a costume and the character make-up! OneW hat is y our favorite c andy ? year at work, I went as an old woman. No one could tell itSoft caramels. was me...not even my boss!W hat do y ou like about Hallow een? If y ou c ould have one super pow er, w hat w ould it beI love seeing the little ones in their costumes when I open and w hy?the door to trick or treaters. It’s a toss-up between reading people’s minds and flying.If y ou c ould have one super pow er, w hat w ould it be Why? The first one is for obvious reasons, but I might notand w hy? like what I hear! If I could fly, I would visit people I don’tIs a fast metabolism a super power? If not, it should get to see too often and places that I have never seen.be! Okay my real answer is the power to heal people, Plus, it would save on airfare and lost luggage.especially emotionally. I guess it’s because I think the worldwould be a happier place.© Can Stock Photo Inc. / boule 5www.youreinvitedmag.com
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In the Vineyard By Barbara AllardI’m sure you’ve all seen those beautiful gave us a wonderful opportunity to become betterpicturesque vineyards with rows of acquainted with the landscape and the various growingperfectly lined vines. They are so attractive and methods that are used in our country’s food supply.charming to look at you can’t help but find yourself The grapevines always intrigued us. As we drovemesmerized by the stunning landscape. You know what around town, we could see that some vines used agrows on those vines – grapes. Grapes that when vertical trellis allowing the grapes to grow in tightharvested will be used for consumption, whether as a clusters, while others used a wooden attachmentfood or beverage. However, did you know much allowing the grapes to hang down individually. Weconsideration is placed on the structure of the vine could see a visual difference, but couldn’t figure outdepending on the type of grape one is growing? Table why. We wondered what the purpose was in thegrapes, the ones you pop into your mouth and burst different vines.open with juicy flavor when you bite into them, aregrown on vines that are different than grapes that are While attending church, we met a couple who were inused in the wine making process or dried as raisins. I the farm management business. They knew we werelearned this after moving to the central region of new to the area and wouldn’t find it unusual for us toCalifornia where agriculture thrives. ask about the local crops and farming in general. They explained to us the difference between the vines usedLiving in the Los Angeles area for forty years, my for table grapes and wine grapes. Wine grapes arehusband and I were able to raise a family and lay down much smaller in size and grow in clusters on a verticalroots. However, as my husband approached retirement trellis. They contain a higher sugar content whichage, we felt it was important for our family to move out helps in the fermentation process. The goal of wineof the city. After considering many areas, we chose the grapes is to concentrate the flavor of the grapes inTulare County, which is approximately 200 miles north production. It is wine grapes that are dried as raisins.of Los Angeles. As we began to settle in and explore thecity we now call home, we were continually amazed by Table grapes are larger in size than wine grapes andthe various crops that grew in the surrounding area. much more physically appealing in appearance. TheyTulare County produces an abundance of agricultural are grown in a way to reduce the clusters of grapes fromproducts due to its rich, fertile soil and is ranked rubbing against one another or rubbing against thesecond in the nation in agriculture production. Since stems and leaves. This is achieved by attaching awe knew absolutely nothing about farming, we would wooden device to the top portion of the trellis allowingask friends and fellow farmers about the crops. This the vine to grow up and out creating an umbrella or canopy type appearance. The grapes hang under the 7www.youreinvitedmag.com
© Can Stock Photo Inc. / pongmanat most memorable moments came when my husband andvines with minimal sun exposure. This means they are I were invited to “Dine in theless acidic than wine grapes and contain less sugar. Vineyard.” We were given a detailed map to a vineyardMoving to the central region of California has given us out in the country. Beingmany opportunities to expand our horizons. One of the new to the area, we assumed it meant having dinner while enjoying views of the vineyard outside. Never in a million years did we think we’d be having dinner the vineyard. When we arrived, we made our way to a table covered with a white linen tablecloth located within the vineyard and an individual meal at each place setting. A generator was used to provide background music and lights for when the sun set. There under the canopy of a grape vineyard we dined together. It was truly lovely!¨ Photo compliments of Barbara Allard8 Fall 2015
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Menu ▪ Spinach Lasagna with B chamel Sauce ▪ Caprese Salad Skewers ▪ Italian Creme Cake10 Fall 2015
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Béchamel sauce, also known as white sauce, is kinds of roux. White (or blond) roux is cooked justmade from a roux (see below) and milk. It is one until the flour taste vanishes, but before the butterof the mother sauces of French cuisine. It is used begins to turn the roux brown. This becomesas the base for other sauces. In our sauce we béchamel sauce when blended with milk.added parmesan cheese. Combined with stock, it becomes velouté. Brown roux is cooked until it turns a nutty brown color. ItA roux is a thickening agent made from equal parts is used as a thickener for French demi-glacebutter and flour, and then combined with milk or sauce. It can be made with butter or meatstock to create a sauce. There are basically two drippings (like pork or beef).12 Fall 2015
Spinach Lasagna with Béchamel Preheat oven to 375°F.Sauce Heat oil in large pot over medium-high heat.Makes 8 servings When oil shimmers, add onions and 1/2 teaspoon salt and stir until translucent, aboutIngredients 3 minutes. Add spinach, a few handfuls at a1 tablespoon olive oil time, and cook, stirring frequently, until all1 medium onion, finely chopped spinach is wilted, 3-5 minutes. Transfer to a3 1/2 teaspoons salt mesh strainer and press against spinach to4 pounds spinach remove as much liquid as possible. In a4 tablespoons unsalted butter medium saucepan, melt butter over high heat.1/4 cup all purpose flour Add flour and cook, whisking constantly, until4 cups milk roux is golden brown, 1 minute. Add milk and2 cups (packed) grated parmesan cheese continue whisking until milk begins to boil and1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (or freshly grated) thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.1 tablespoon & 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup parmesan32 ounce ricotta cheese cheese, nutmeg, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/41 egg teaspoon black pepper. Cover surface with3 cups mozzarella, shredded (divided) plastic wrap. In mixing bowl combine ricotta8 ounces no-boil lasagna noodles cheese, remaining 2 teaspoons salt, 1 13www.youreinvitedmag.com
tablespoon black pepper, egg, remaining Caprese Salad Skewersparmesan and 2 cups mozzarella. Spread 1cup béchamel along the bottom of a 9- by Makes 8 servings13-inch baking dish. Place one-third of noodlesover béchamel in a single, overlapping layer. IngredientsTop with 1 cup béchamel and half of spinach Small cherry or grape tomatoesand half of cheese mixture. Repeat with a Mini mozzarella cheese ballssecond layer of noodles, béchamel, spinach Fresh basil leaves, fold in half if largeand cheese mixture. Top with remaining Balsamic vinegar glazenoodles, remaining béchamel, and remaining 5 inch skewersmozzarella. Cover with foil and bake 45minutes. Remove foil and continue baking until Thread tomatoes, a mini mozzarella cheese ballcheese is golden and lasagna is bubbling along and basil leaf (fold in half if large) onto skewer.the edges, about 15 minutes. Remove lasagna Repeat with remaining ingredients and thenfrom oven and let stand 20 minutes before drizzle with balsamic vinegar glaze.serving.14 Fall 2015
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Italian Cream Cake Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease and lightly flour two 9-inch cake pans.Makes 8 servingsIngredients Sift flour and baking soda together, set aside.1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for With electric mixer, cream butter and shorteninggreasing with sugar until fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add egg2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting yolks one at a time, beating well after each. With1 teaspoon baking soda mixer on medium, add flour and buttermilk slowly.1/2 cup vegetable shortening Add vanilla, coconut and nuts, blend together2 cups sugar thoroughly. In a separate bowl with clean beaters,5 large eggs, separated whip the egg whites to stiff peaks. Gently fold the1 cup buttermilk beaten egg whites into the batter, just until2 teaspoons vanilla extract blended. Pour the batter into the prepared pans1 cup chopped pecans and bake for 25 minutes. Test for doneness by1 cup sweetened shredded coconut touching the top of the cake with your finger. TheNon-stick cooking spray cake is done if it bounces back up. Cool the layers on wire racks sprayed with cooking spray toIcing prevent sticking.8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter at room For the frosting: With electric mixer, beat creamtemperature cheese and butter on high speed until fluffy.4 cups confectioners' sugar Reduce speed to medium and blend in the sugar2 tablespoons light whipping cream and vanilla. Beat well until the frosting is smooth.1 teaspoon vanilla extract When the cake is completely cool, spread the1 cup chopped pecans frosting between the layers and on the sides and top of the cake. Press pecans up sides of cake.16 Fall 2015
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Beautiful luggage tags were placed at eachsetting along with the guest’s name.
Accessorize yourRed Velvet Cupcakes with Chocolate Stiletto Heels.
Chicken Sausage Arugula Salad Flatbread Pizza Mediterranean Baby arugula Flatbread Pizza Roasted candied walnutsPear & Gorgonzola Shredded parmesan Flatbread Pizza Caramelized onions Cucumbers Purchased from zPizza®. Balsamic vinaigrette dressing Red Velvet Cupcakes Purchased from Kupcake Kitchen.
For a casual look, glue a strand of imitation pearls around the napkin ring. Homemade Napkins and Napkin RingsNapkins: Using fabric with a fashion Napkin Rings: Cut toilet paper rollstheme (we found one with sunglasses, (1 inch in width) and glue red ribbonpurses, and shoes), cut into squares (14 around them. Create a casual or dressyinches height and width). Using fabric look depending on how you accessorize it.tape, follow the directions on the package,and iron the hem. For a dressy look, clip on a beautiful jeweled flower around the napkin ring.
In the Spotlight The Wizard of Oz has been my favorite movie since I was a kid. Besides the story itself, I was fascinated that some actors who appeared in the sepia-toned Kansas also appeared in the Technicolor Land of Oz! Just by changing their wardrobe and applying makeup/prosthetics they became a different character. In fact, one person played five parts, but you had to look closely at his face to see it was the same person.By Kathleen R. McKissick How many of you have dressed up for Halloween? Were color of foundation! The other iconic product is their you pretty or pretty scary? Whether it was when you professional brush cleanser, which is safe for natural or were young or maybe it was at last year’s office party, synthetic hair brushes. It not only dissolves all traces most of you probably made up your face with makeup of wax, liquid, and powder residue, it's the only makeup instead of wearing a cumbersome mask. brush cleanser to remove 99.9% of all bacteria and extend the life of your brushes. Maurice always stresses Which brings me to a marvelous makeup company the avoidance of cross-contamination when applying called Cinema Secrets. Since the day it opened its doors makeup, even if it’s your own makeup! Use sponges, 30 years ago, it has been at the center of the makeup brushes and, when mixing foundation colors, try using community. Word has it, professional makeup artists, Cinema Secrets’ Original Stainless Steel Palette and and those just looking for makeup to make them look Spatula. I was also pleased to find out Cinema Secrets’ fabulous, find Cinema Secrets to be the perfect place to products are not tested on animals and they proudly go to as it has the professionalism combined with an display PETA’s cruelty-free bunny logo on their website. at-home feeling. But no matter who you are, everyone who enters the world of Cinema Secrets feels While many of you might not know his name, Maurice welcomed…at least that’s the way I felt when I paid Stein is well known and respected by those in the them a visit! entertainment industry. Due to his talent in both hair and makeup, Maurice was asked to join Columbia Cinema Secrets was created by makeup master Maurice Studios in 1962. Out of more than 200 movie and Stein, along with his wife Barbara, and is a family owned television credits, and over 4,000 commercials, Maurice business with its main office located in Burbank, has worked his makeup artistry on such theatrical and California. Maurice wanted to combine his passion for makeup and education, so he created a company that television hits as catered to industry professionals as well as the general public. One of the most sought-after products is their (the original TV series) and Ultra Foundation. It has the ability to cover the most troublesome acne scarring, discolorations, and tattoos, (TV series). With an exceptional list of plus it's sweat-proof and water resistant, which makes it recognized by makeup artists here and internationally! filmography credits to his name, Maurice won the Because it is silicone-based, it can be used by most skin-types as it is not an irritant to the skin as most academy award (Oscar) for his outstanding makeup work oil-based products. Their fabulous employees will also take the time to match your skin-tone to the correct on the movie (1969). It was during24 Fall 2015 , that Maurice realized he loved teaching makeup techniques to his team, which would later open up yet another passion in his life. Not only has Maurice touched the faces of some of the brightest stars of film, television, and commercials, even three U.S.A. presidents, he has also provided an array of
“The best foundation is education.” Maurice Steinrevolutionary makeup techniques that helped establish Cinema Secrets not only caters to the entertainmenta new caliber of standards among makeup industry industry, but because of their makeup educationalprofessionals. Maurice has the unique distinction of classes, it has set the standard for clinical applicationsbeing the first makeup artist to be enlisted in the in the medical community as well. When MauriceCalifornia Cosmetology Association Hall of Fame as well ventured into one of his other great passions,as the National Cosmetology Association Hall of Renown. humanitarianism, he gladly lent his talents to variousNow that's an impressive resume! hospitals, charities and clinics to assist people suffering from skin conditions, burns and scarring, as well asAlthough Maurice retired from the entertainment those being treated for cancer. Maurice volunteers toindustry, he is often called in by a studio/production educate cancer patients and burn survivors in the use ofcompany as a “fixer,” giving his expert advice to makeup corrective makeup techniques to minimize theartists/teams on how to cut their time in half, which appearance of scars and discoloration. Along with thissaves the production company time and money. education, the Cinema Secrets products have helped theMaurice has also been the instructor in some of Cinema patients to look and feel their best under terribleSecrets’ makeup educational classes. As a matter of circumstances and thereby boosting the patient’sfact, Maurice will be instructing his FINAL two makeup self-esteem, too. Maurice’s makeup techniques forclasses this year. The first of the two classes was held medical applications are well known at these highlyon July 17-19, 2015 in Dallas/Addison, Texas, but the acclaimed hospitals, clinics and charities: Americandates/location of the second class are still in the Cancer Society, Look Good Feel Better, City of Hope,planning stages. I’m sure there was a big turn-out for Phoenix Society, John Hopkins Burn Center, theboth of these classes, because those in the entertain- Grossman Burn Center, and five children's burn unitsment industry know that Maurice Stein is the man with in Shriners’ hospitals.the makeup know-how…the master of makeup glamourand illusion! For a spectacular or spooky costume for this year’s Halloween festivities, be sure to check out Cinema Secrets’ Woochie line of props, wigs, prosthetics, costumes and other Halloween accessories. I’m sure you will be frightfully delighted to scare your co-workers, family and friends with any of the Woochie-looks this Halloween! No matter what you do to celebrate this Halloween, we hope it is “Boo-tiful!”Photo by Kathleen R. McKissick wishes Cinema Secrets, Maurice Stein, the entire Stein family, and their marvelous employees a Happy 30th Anniversary! Here’s to many more magnificent years of makeup magic, generous giving and enlightened education!¨ 25www.youreinvitedmag.com
Photography by Sandy Vogel Parties and Celebrations Hot Diggity Dog, 26 Fall 2015
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Score a Home Run with this baseball themed birthday party.28 Fall 2015
Place a small baseball bat at each place setting. A pitching mound, made from brown rocks and glass containers filled with plastic baseballs, makes for a perfect centerpiece. Make sure to serve shelled peanuts and boxes of Cracker Jack®. 29www.youreinvitedmag.com
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Written by Cindy M. Lloyd and Kathleen R. McKissick. SUNG TO THE TUNE OF TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME. (CHANGE MALE PRONOUNS TO FEMALE PRONOUNS WHEN NECESSARY)Happy birthday to ______C_h__a_r_l_ie_________ NAME OF BIRTHDAY PERSONHe’s ____8_9_____ years old AGEWe’ll buy him some presents and birthday cakeLet’s all sing and celebrateFor its root, root, root for ______C__h_a__r_li_e________ NAME OF BIRTHDAY PERSONHe’s our all-star todayFor it’s one, two, three cheers for youHappy birthday, hooray! 31www.youreinvitedmag.com
Ty Cobb Salad Chicago Cubs Dog Yellow mustard, bright “neon” green sweet pickleMakes 8 servings relish*, chopped onions, tomato wedges, dill pickle spear, sport peppers, and a dash of celeryIngredients salt on a poppy seed bun.4 cups shredded lettuce1 avocado, cubed Cleveland Indians Dog1 medium tomato, chopped Brown mustard, French fries, a layer of coleslaw1/2 cup sliced green onions and sweet barbeque sauce.2 cups shredded cheddar cheese2 cooked chicken breasts, cubed Kansas City Royals Dog6 slices crisply cooked bacon, crumbled Brown mustard, sauerkraut and melted Swiss2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped cheese.Directions Los Angeles Dodgers DogMix first four ingredients in serving bowl. Extra long hot dog with mustard and sweet pickleArrange final four ingredients on top. relish.Serve with your favorite salad dressing. New York Yankees DogHome Run Hot Dogs Chili & shredded cheddar cheese.Have fun and name your hot dogs after your Seattle Mariners Dogfavorite baseball teams. These hot dog toppings Cream cheese and grilled onions top of a baconare popular in the following major league cities. wrapped hot dog. *Sweet pickle relish with a drop of neon green food coloring.32 Fall 2015
Pop Fly Cake PopsWe purchased ready-made cake pops and dipped them in melted white chocolate. Oncecooled in the refrigerator, we used red candy marker pens to mark the baseball stitches. 33www.youreinvitedmag.com
home of the President Roosevelt declared, giving baseball the green light during WWII. NATIONAL BASEBALLHALL OF FAME & MUSEUM 1903 108 DOUBLE The year the first World Seriesplayed. Boston won Pittsburgh.Aug. 26, 1939 250 1ST TELEVISED GAME calories YANKEES have wonAT&T Park, San Francisco 26Bosse Field, EvansvilleFenway Park, Boston World SeriesNew Busch Stadium, St. LouisWrigley Field, ChicagoYankee Stadium, New York makes approximately 1.6 million bats yearlyFastest pitch ever recorded in MLB B T T PASEBALL’S OP EN LAYERS 105.1 1. Babe Ruth 6. Ty Cobb 2. Willie Mays 7. Roger Clemens by Aroldis Chapman 3. Barry Bonds 8. Stan Musial 4. Ted Williams 9. Mickey Mantle while playing for the Cincinnati Reds 5. Hank Aaron 10. Honus Wagner34 Fall 2015 © Can Stock Photo Inc. / yvdavyd
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Got a Paper Cut Mummy Monday Wear White PCurocahwratisfoiecrimakl)uemarenfmdlCopgwloioveyenrseone(n.eeeitcthoetrieoraecnahl:or Mums the Word Game (1) Choose a certain word and anyone caught saying that word has to give up their mum to the person who caught them saying it. - OR - (2) Write several Halloween words on slips of paper and toss into a basket. A player pulls a slip of paper and has to act out the word (charades) or draw the word on a whiteboard (Pictionary®). Mummify (teeDpeéec) oyorur boss’ office. Twix® or Treat Bags Drizzle melted white chocolate over Twix® bars creating a Mummy effect. While chocolate is still warm, place edible eye balls towards the top of the bar. Place in the refrigerator to cool. Place in bags and hand out to coworkers.36 Fall 2015
Digging Your Own Grave Not Feeling Well Crush Oreo® cookies and place in a treat bag. Attach a miniature shovel and tombstone sign. Hand out to your coworkers.Wear Black Coworker Connection: Be grateful, give your coworkers a compliment or let them know how they’ve helped you out in regards to your work.DécorcFairnddbAoasakstrhpdeeomttompimnolobstytsheteceorsnoeefatf.oticivdeAeewtctoaoormcrdarbtetsehatteotehnpeaeei.rrgsoroawnvnewyiathrd. Graveyard Greats Turn to page 44 and match the correct legend to the description.Tombstone Tuesday 37www.youreinvitedmag.com
Employee Parking Witchy Wednesday Wear a Witch’s Hat tTaChkeeoseawwbooaolrktksaeraorcreuonwmCdoatordhkeneerfnbsol.roecwckatlwkioiinth’n, ysoour Which Witch is Which Game Match the witch to the correct TV show, movie, book, etc. (See page 45). DécorBrwoedolrml.awsDeaerrsde,inco’atrtjefuilsoetnsefoohrf orauildlritnthgoe…cultenhaneneyicn’regessofaourrtycycloeouabrnwidneegbssak.s, Sweep Out Those Cobwebs Buy computer wipes (or wet wipes). Place a cute tag on top and hand out to those who need to clean up.38 Fall 2015
For When On Break You’re Running 39www.youreinvitedmag.com LowPurchase miniature cans of tomato juice and place in aclear bag. Adhere a straw and tag for when your coworkersneed to replenish their juices. Wear Red Coworker Connection Have lunch or drinks with your coworkers. Name That Candy BarNtohCtheeu:antBvegceuuaspyunerodesdusyitfor,ftechcthroeoeecwnkmntoawarmictkkhaeeencrodiost-wyfsmoiarbtko.maerrrespsCfl.ecohrhoWeaaonalyshlceeifhlnoeoagcdbianvalnliaglnedr.rdigyeifetosay.lndodefd, DécorCjrdNueriaaicnktekee,sdac,®rsmaugnicnrbehieejranursyicmaejuapbcipcahleerin, wjetuo,iitcmghera,catpocoelaojrrujrufoiucitclee,.Blood Thirsty Thursday
Casual Day Frankenstein Friday Wear Halloween Costume Play muMsHicuaalllsocwihceaaeirnsl Chairs or hot potato to music. Coworker Connection:TeShMtnehradoymenustopdtagfele)hor.tsoyyhkueeTMteohwsfteohentdwehesrekaetwe,wecerkeoenrvwpkeaet,rvhmorieyosereakeoryslecnetdrroedo’ersfetwF(lwnasyrialnia.lmlnmoerkietalehaevverneedrsatrstoaleemwwmiananhpSl.oFlloesrgyAiceidfertatneestyta.h,moene Create Your Own Little Monster Buy green pails. Using a Sharpie® marker, draw stitches on the forehead and a smile. Place eyeballs onto pail and draw eyebrows above the eyes. Fill with nuts and chocolate bolts (use a candy mold, pour melted chocolate into mold and freeze until hard). Top with curling ribbon.40 F©allCa2n01S5tock Photo Inc. / rodsavely
Melt white chocolate andbrush onto “wavy” potatochips. Place in refrigeratorto dry. Melt dark chocolateand paint* a squiggly linedown the center. Place inrefrigerator to dry. Servein cupcake liners forindividual servings.*Use a food paint brush (may bepurchased at Michael’s® or most cakedecorating stores). Bride of Frankenstein ChipsFun Foods to Bring to Your Potluck Coffin Up the Dead Purchase skeleton chocolate mold and coffin baking pan (found online or in stores during Halloween), chocolate cake mix and chocolate icing. Make cake according to the directions on the package and pour into coffin baking pan. Bake and place aside to cool. Melt white chocolate and pour into skeleton mold. Freeze until hard. Remove cake coffins from the pan. Spread chocolate icing and place a white chocolate skeleton on top of the icing. 41www.youreinvitedmag.com
Layer bean dip mixed with a ½ package of taco seasoning mix, sour cream and guacamole. Sprinkle shredded cheese and sliced cherry tomatoes around the edge. Top guacamole with a spider web of sour cream. Place sour cream into a small plastic sandwich bag and snip a tiny hole in the corner to pipe the sour cream onto the dip.A Spider’s Web Mummy Milkshakes Blend milk and vanilla ice cream together and top with whip cream. To look like mummies, place eyes on the exterior of the glass. Turn them into Monster Milkshakes by changing the flavors/colors and adding additional eyes to the glassware.42 Fall 2015
Halloween TunesThis is Halloween Ding Dong the Witch is Dead By The Citizens of Halloween By Barbara Streisand & Harold Arlen Mummy Ghostbusters ThrillerBy Graveyard Train By Ray Parker, Jr. By Michael Jackson Monster Mash Werewolves of LondonBy Bobby “Boris” Pickett & the Crypt-Kickers By Warren Zevon Elvira Somebody’s Watching MeBy The Oak Ridge Boys By RockwellThe Devil went down to Georgia Witchy Woman By Charlie Daniel Band By EaglesPsycho Killer Addams Family Zombie By Talking Heads By TV Themes By Cranberries Dead Man’s PartyPurple People Eater By Oingo BoingoBy Sheb Wooley The Munsters By Soundtrack & Theme Orchestra Time Warp HalloweenBy Little Nell, Patricia Quinn & Richard O’Brien By Krispy Kreme 43www.youreinvitedmag.com
Graveyard Greats By Cindy M. Lloyd and Kathleen R. McKissick1. Winston Churchill A. He lived at Graceland with his blue suede shoes and loved tenderly.2. Shirley Temple B. She had a baseball player for a husband, sang “Happy Birthday” to a president, and gentlemen preferred her hair color.3. Michelangelo C. He was a Giant, who at one time lived to the East of Eden and as Rebel4. Liberace Stark he was without a cause, though he did receive an Oscar too late.5. Bob Hope6. Grace Kelly D. Son of Nancy Hanks, he was a tall soft spoken man who changed the states and should have never gone to the theater. E. Was the piano man before Billy Joel and was bejeweled before Elton John.7. James Dean F. Was in a boy band years before Justin Timberlake and drove a brightly8. John Belushi colored submarine, but was never in the Royal Navy.9. Abraham Lincoln10. Judy Garland G. Born in Germany, his 5th symphony became a disco hit in the 1970’s. H. Known as a sculptor and architect, he never wanted to be a painter, yet he is mostly remembered for painting a ceiling, which took 4 years to complete.11. William Shakespeare I. Though a funny man, he was often blue and at one time lived in an animal house.12. Elvis J. An aristocrat and politician, he rallied the allies to victory. Cheerio to13. Johnny Carson him!14. Marilyn Monroe15. Ludwig van Beethoven K. Married to Anne Hathaway, his friends included a shrew, young teenager lovers, a Moorish general. He was a great writer “Bard” none. L. The last 20 years he worked making people laugh and his parking spot was in beautiful downtown Burbank. Now here’s…16. Gene Kelly M. A very funny man whom the troops loved and we will always be17. John Lennon thankful for the memories. N. She won the hearts of Americans as a child with her dimples and curls, but won the hearts of the world as a U.S. Ambassador.Answers: O. He sang in the rain and danced thru the heather outside of Brigadoon.1J, 2N, 3H, 4E, 5M, 6Q, 7C, P. She was friends with many little people including Mickey Rooney and8I, 9D, 10P, 11K, 12A, 13L, Kermit would be proud of her rainbow connection.14B, 15G, 16O, 17F Q. A young beautiful actress who really did find her prince.44 Fall 2015
Which Witch is Which?Match the witch to the correct TV show, movie, book, etc. By Cindy M. Lloyd and Kathleen R. McKissick1. Winnie Sanderson A. Once Upon a Time (TV)2. Elphaba B. Game of Thrones (TV)3. Miss Price C. Sleeping Beauty (Movie)4. Sabrina Spellman D. Bewitched (TV))5. Ursula, the Sea Witch E. Excalibur (Movie)6. Melisandre F. Hocus Pocus (Movie)7. Wendy, the Good Little G. Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch Witch and the Wardrobe (Books & Movie)8. Witchiepoo H. Wicked, The Musical (Stage)9. Hermoine Granger I. The Teenage Witch (TV)10. Zelena J. Bedknobs and Broomsticks (Movie)11. Glinda K. The Little Mermaid (Movie)12. Morgana L. H.R. Pufnstuf (TV)13. Samantha Stevens M. Casper the Friendly Ghost (Comic Book14. Jadis of Charn/The & TV) White Witch15. Maleficent N. Harry Potter (Books & Movies) O. The Wizard of Oz (Movie)Answers: 1F, 2H, 3J, 4I, 5K, 6B, 7M, 8L, 9N, 10A, 11O, 12E, 13D, 14G, 15C 45www.youreinvitedmag.com
Photography by Sandy Vogel Parties and Celebrations Beware of Pirates 46 Fall 2015
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Grab a treasure map and find some hidden gold.48 Fall 2015
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Ahoy,50 Fall 2015
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