Hungry for Halloween

Just had a fantastic, non-spooky breakfast. Much to my chagrin.

from Southern Living

Last week, however, I did make Pumpkin Sticky Bun Muffins (from this month's Southern Living). They were delightfully fall! I cut the sugar in almost half, but they were still delicious.

Mr. Breakfast has some decent Halloween ideas you could try out this month. He also has a page devoted to the 23 Halloween Themed Breakfast Cereals.

And the skull-and-bones breakfast is a must for those of you who like bacon and eggs.

Chicago Tribune suggested a really fascinating, unique breakfast menu (waaaaay back in 1993). It includes an adult drink, Cider Diablo (ingredients below and recipe at the link), that sounds uh-may-zing! I found the menu listed over at the Halloween Forums and the names of the recipes sounded so fun I just had to track them down (so I did).

• 1/2 cup sugar 
•  1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 
•  1/4 teapoon ground cloves 
•  4 cups unfiltered apple cider, heated to a boil 
•  2 long strips lemon rind 
•  1/2 cup brandy, optional 
•  2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

There is a thread suggesting Vegetarian-friendly brunch options over at Chowhound; some inspiration to be found there, but no recipes.

Sweet Potato Donuts sound tasty. Gnocchi Tater Tots don't sound very Halloweeny, but they are kind of orange and might be nommy. And with that, I know I'm diverging from the topic at hand and just getting hungry again...

Later, ghoulies!

[more at Recipe Source: Halloween]