Poltergeist, directed by Tobe Hooper and written by Steven Spielberg, debuted in 1982 and was an immediate success. 40 years later this month, it’s still delighting and frightening horror fans, and has earned its spot …
A Horror Cocktail Menu for the Creepiest Christmas Party!
It’s the Christmas season, and our days are merry and bright…but our nights are cold and dark, and there’s enough Christmas horror that the holiday can almost be a second Halloween. If you like a little creepy …
Swedish Cinnamon Rolls | Let the Right One In
I saw and loved the Swedish vampire film Let the Right One In for the first time around the time it came out in 2008, but just recently read the book by John Ajvide Lindqvist. …
Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Quiche
This origin story of this quiche came from a time when both my friend and I were fresh off breakups; we were both in the bumming around phase, but were making the best of it …
Figgy Ginger Barm Brack
Barm brack is an Irish sweet bread studded with dried fruits and candied peel. Though traditionally made with sultanas, I changed it up with dried figs and ginger, one of my favorite combos. It’s a …
Pumpkin Cider Bread
Pumpkin bread is an autumn classic. From the many recipes out there, I chose the Pumpkin Cider Bread from the the October 1991 issue of Gourmet magazine (RIP); what drew me to this one was …
Cornmeal Cake with Blackberry Glaze
I saw Nigella, kitchen goddess, make this elegant and unfussy polenta cake on her show. The blackberry glaze idea came from the photo of these donuts – gorgeous! Note: although purple and lovely, my cake …