We will officially be kicking off the holiday party season this weekend with Halloween parties galore. Hopefully, your hosts have put together some tempting treats.

Halloween is one of those holidays, unlike Thanksgiving and Christmas where people can get quite clever with the food and drinks. By clever I am talking sometimes extra creepy and weird.

Halloween Party Food and Drink Ideas

I wouldn't call myself a picky eater but I am not a fan of food or drinks that look gross. Halloween party food can take on some weird looks and crazy ingredients. They may taste great but at first glance, they look like something you would pass by at the buffet.

Halloween Food and Drink Adams Fairacre Farms Inc via Facebook
Halloween Food and Drink Adams Fairacre Farms Inc via Facebook
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Where You Can Buy a Mozzarella Skull for Halloween in New York

Fortunately, everything I am about to unveil looks really delicious even the mozzarella skull that Adams Fairacre Farms put together. When I first saw their post I wanted to run right out and grab one. Hopefully, they will still have one by the time I get to the store. I can't get over how cool it looks the olives are brilliant. It is perfect for a Halloween table and I didn't have to do a thing except buy it.

Hudson Valley Cocktail Ideas for Halloween

Holiday-themed food can be the thing that adds that extra flair of fun to a party. Signature cocktails are often part of that plan. Let's start with the bar and then move on to the treats.

Candy Corn Martini

Candy Corn Martini Drinks and cocktails recipes with photo via Facebook
Candy Corn Martini Drinks and cocktails recipes with photo via Facebook
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Drinks and Cocktails Recipes with Photo put this yummy sweet martini up for Halloween. I would say this looks more treat than a trick. Easy to make you might have to hunt down a few ingredients. First, you have to infuse 1 cup of whipped cream vodka and 8 candy corn then you make the martini.

The Lemon Squeeze In New Paltz - Wild Hog

The Lemon Squeeze New Paltz via Facebook drink 1
The Lemon Squeeze New Paltz via Facebook drink 1
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The Lemon Squeeze is offering this Fall drink mixed up with Woodinville Bourbon. You could try it at home they call it the Hog Wild.

This bourbon drink is made with bacon-washed Woodinville Bourbon, Cointreau, egg white, lemon and maple syrup. (via the Lemon Squeeze New Paltz via Facebook)

The Beetlejuice Margarita

Our Home Bar Creations via Facebook
Our Home Bar Creations via Facebook
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Our Home Bar Creations has a Halloween Margarita you might want to try. The recipe is pretty straightforward. I think the black and white striped straw makes it.

Spiked Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate

Weeds Orchards & Winery via Facebook
Weeds Orchards & Winery via Facebook
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Weed Orchards & Winery has put New York State Whiskey with rich hot chocolate and whipped cream to make something warm for your holiday party. Add some pumpkin spice sprinkled on top.

Both of these videos share great easy ideas to have creepy fun food at your Halloween party. The nice thing is none of the recipes really require you to be a great chef so cook away.

Places to Get Fall Cocktails in the Hudson Valley for Halloween

Cold Weather Cocktails of the Hudson Valley

This is just a sample of some of the hearty cocktails served up at some of your favorite Hudson Valley bars and restaurant this time of year. As we discover more we will add them to the list.

Gallery Credit: Paty Quyn

How About a Tour of Some Ulster County Roadside Cemeteries

Old Cemeteries in Ulster County New York

These old cemeteries are scattered throughout Ulster County, New York. If you are familiar with the area you have most likely driven by one. My question is have you ever stopped and taken a moment to think about history? Some of the people in these old family plots lived in the Hudson Valley during the 1700s. One thing I do ask is if you do come across an old cemetery please be respectful. These grounds are someone's final resting place they should be treated that way no matter how you find them. Taking anything other than possibly a stone rubbing or a photo is unacceptable.

Gallery Credit: Paty Quyn

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