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Happy Halloween! Check Out Our DIY Costumes!

Published on October 31, 2013 By Emily. Updated on October 31, 2013

For a long time, after I was too old to trick or treat, I didn’t care about Halloween at all.  But there’s something about working with students that just makes one want to dress up for the occasion.  That, and the fact that we moved to a neighborhood where we expected we might actually get a good number of trick or treaters.

There was a bit of hemming and hawing on my end about what I’d wear for a costume this year.  I wanted to do something inexpensive, recognizable and comfortable for a day of work and an evening of distributing candy.  By the time I got around to seriously thinking about Halloween, I also needed a costume that was fast and easy to put together.

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My Star Trek medical officer costume consisted of black pants and a black crew neck t-shirt I already owned, with a  blue long sleeve v-neck shirt I picked up at Walmart for about $6.  Brian took charge of making the combadge, based on instructions from this page and I used fabric glue to affix the ribbon to the sleeves.  Yes, I own a sewing machine but I wanted to make this costume as easy as possible.  This week was really busy and, despite my good intentions,  I found myself gluing the ribbon and the pin last night.   I was really happy with how my costume came out and many teacher and students expressed their approval.  Dressing up is fun!

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Brian celebrated Halloween as a researcher from Aperture Science, the laboratory in the Half-Life and Portal video games.  This was a big hit with the kids at school.  We purchased the lab coat online and Brian created an ID badge on the computer.  I’ve been promised that the lab coat will be part of other costumes in the future.

Despite the rain this evening, we gave out almost all the candy that we’d purchased — minus the one bag we had to sample, you know, for quality control.  There are few things I like better than little kids in adorable costumes, so I was really pleased with the turnout of tiny superheroes, pirates and princesses.   Next year we’ll probably make the investment in more candy; good weather will probably result in a lot more kids.  I got several compliments from parents regarding my costume; the kids were too focused on the bowl of candy.  It’s almost tempting to start planning my costume for next year.

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New on the blog: a 2 week menu plan featuring the New on the blog: a 2 week menu plan featuring the vegetables from our CSA share at @mightyfoodfarm. Link in my profile.
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We finally made it to the @berkshiremtdist tasting We finally made it to the @berkshiremtdist tasting room in Sheffield today after years of talking about it. The indoor and outdoor atmosphere was lovely and we took advantage of the complimentary tasting to try some of the products we haven't had before. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area and enjoy distilleries.
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Brian and I had lunch at the @firehousecafebistro Brian and I had lunch at the @firehousecafebistro in Adams today. We enjoyed falafel bites, cocktails, papas bravas, and a buttermilk chicken sandwich. All of the food was really delicious and the service was excellent, despite very limited staffing. The patio seating was fun for people watching and enjoying the sunshine. I highly recommend the Firehouse Cafe and Bistro if you're looking for a more upscale lunch or dinner in the northern Berkshires.
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Tomato season is my favorite season. If there is t Tomato season is my favorite season. If there is the opportunity to eat something that features a combination of tomato, mozzarella and basil, chances are good that I'm ordering it. Yesterday I needed to make a dish to share for a church gathering so I put together this incredibly simple pasta salad. I hope it's useful to you during this time of summer heat and summer gatherings.

RECIPE:
1 lb pasta (I used bowties) 
7 oz fresh mozzarella
1 pint grape tomatoes 
30-50 fresh basil leaves 
1/4 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste 

1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and place in a large bowl. 
2. Prep the other ingredients: cut the mozzarella cheese in bite size pieces if needed, quarter the grape tomatoes, finely cut the basil with scissors or a knife.
3. Add the quartered tomatoes, mozzarella and basil to the pasta. Drizzle the olive oil into the bowl and miX well.
4. Add salt and pepper to taste.
5. Enjoy!

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This @smittenkitchen Zucchini and Ricotta Galette This @smittenkitchen Zucchini and Ricotta Galette is one of my favorite summer recipes. The crust is perfectly flaky and the mix of squash and cheese is delicious. I always use summer squash and my husband, who does not typically like summer squash, loves this galette. Though it takes a bit of planning ahead - the crust dough needs to rest in the fridge for an hour and the squash needs to be salted for 30 minutes, the recipe is straightforward and the final produce always impresses. I expect it will make another appearance on my table before the fall.
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