Happy Halloween from Author Gina Meyers (recipes included)

Boo! Yes, it is scary that it is Halloween already. Nevertheless, Happy Halloween. Please enjoy the lyrics to The 12 Days of Halloween. I was introduced to this song earlier in the week at my son’s Cub Scout Meeting. Also,  enjoy these simple yet timely recipes to get you in the mood for your trick or treating- Butterbeer (found in my Unofficial Harry Potter Cookbook), and Werewolf Chow (found in my Love At First Bite Cookbook).  If you ever run out of ideas, feel free to visit my YouTube Channel, recipes galore. Have a safe and sane Halloween!

Best witches, Gina

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The 12 Days of Halloween Song Lyrics

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 Butterbeer

2 scoops of vanilla bean ice cream

2 Tablespoons of butterscotch syrup (or Carmel/Butterscotch flavoring)

1 bottle of cold cream soda

Directions: In a large mug, scoop vanilla bean ice cream, add butterscotch syrup and top with a bottle of cold cream soda.

Werewolf Chow

9 cups of rice cereal, such as Chex brand

1/4 cup butter or margarine

1 cup chocolate chips, semisweet, or a combination of 1/2 cup chocolate chips and 1/2 cup peanut butter chips

1/2 cup smooth peanut butter, not crunchy

1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Directions: Place the cereal in a large ziplock-seal bag. Next, microwave the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter or margarine for about 1 minute. If the mixture hasn’t melted, stir and place in microwave for another 20 to 30 seconds. Once melted, stir in the vanilla extract. Pour the chocolate chip–peanut butter mixture over the cereal; then add the powdered sugar and shake. Spread the mixture on waxed paper to cool.

Twilight Inspired Cooking Class

What do vampires, and muggles  have in common? They  have unique themed cookbooks written by, Gina Meyers!

Gina’s Cookbooks have been featured internationally on the shows: Alan Carr: Chatty Man, The Office, and Bewitched Fanatical.

Fans of Twilight, and Harry Potter—all have something to sink their teeth into.

Now you get the opportunity to take cooking classes from Gina!

Love At First Bite, And Second, serves up something scrumptious even for the pickiest puritan “vegetarian” vampires. Bell’s Lasagna, Harry’s Famous Fish Fry, I Dare You To Eat Pizza Edward, Mushroom Ravioli, Blushing Bella Punch, just to name a few.

CE66-4100, Thursdays, 6:30-8:30pm, 10/3-10/24

Cost: $57.00, Alta Sierra, Room 604

Welcome to the wizarding world of Harry Potter and smuggle in tons of muggle magic with: Rock Cakes, Frog’s Eye Salad, Pumpkin Juice, Hagrid’s Hearty Potatoes, Shepherd’s Pie, and much, much more, if you dare! Get ready for Halloween.

CE66-4102, Wednesdays 6:30-8:30pm, 10/2-10/23

Cost: $57.00, Alta Sierra, Room 604

For class supplies list, please visit, http://www.ginameyers.com

Love at first bite, Red Velvet Cake Recipe

This Valentine's Day, why not sink your teeth into sinfully delicious Red Velvet Cake recipe?   If you want to lighten up this recipe, substitute eggs for egg whites, low fat milk instead of buttermilk and if you want to add a little bit of applesauce instead of the yellow cake mix with the pudding in the mix, you can.

Love at First Bite Cookbook

Red Velvet Cake




4 tablespoons cocoa powder

1 ounce liquid red food coloring

3/4 cup water

1 yellow cake mix, with pudding in the mix

4 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon butter

4 tablespoons buttermilk

1 tablespoon white vinegar





Directions: Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, mix cocoa powder, red food coloring, and part of the water to form a paste. Next, add all of the other ingredients except the white vinegar. Blend for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes with a mixer on medium speed. Then add the vinegar and mix with a spatula. Pour the batter into a bunt or round cake pan, and bake for approximately 35 minutes. This recipe can be made into cupcakes as well.

Author Gina Meyers
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