

Trick or Treat! Celebrate Halloween with a Dinner for the Dead
Oct 25, 2024
This week features Lesley Bannatyne, a Halloween expert and author, who shares insights into Victorian-era Halloween celebrations, complete with playful games and traditions. Food writer Alex Beggs explores the intriguing science behind candy-flavored fruits like cotton candy grapes. Dan Pashman compares the joys of full-size versus miniature Halloween treats, while Lynn Clark introduces a delightful German-style winter squash bread. Finally, Cheryl Day addresses baking queries, focusing on cake frosting and fruit substitutions.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Halloween Celebrations: From Victorian Tricks to Modern Treats
01:39 • 2min
The Evolution of Flavorful Fruits
03:20 • 10min
Fruit Flavors and Halloween Traditions
13:14 • 5min
The Evolution of Halloween: From Samhain to Victorian Celebrations
18:13 • 13min
Halloween's Transformation and Winter Bread Recipe
30:58 • 4min
Exploring the Nuances of Cake Frosting
35:19 • 2min
Buttercream and Baking Insights
37:14 • 15min
The Sweet Appeal of Full-Size Treats
51:52 • 4min
Halloween Fun and Creative Traditions
55:24 • 2min