June Gloom Picture Challenge

“Some said the thunder called the lurking fear out of its habitation, while others said the thunder was its voice.” – H.P. Lovecraft

In this volatile world filled with ominous creatures and unknown dangers, the fine line between madness and reason evaporates with the arrival of the lurking fear.
Curious humans stumble upon Mother Nature’s guardians, as they watch over the gates of the abyss, only to become prey to Summer’s haunting season.

Head on over to Instagram and post your favorite pics/photos representing June Gloom. Both art pics and photos are allowed this time around. Don’t forget to credit the artists when you can.

Join in any day and don’t forget to tag your pics using #junegloompicchallenge

June Gloom Pic Challenge

Recipe of the Month – May

Summer is around the corner and with it brings both bright sunny days and prehistoric predators, vacationing topside from beyond the murky depths of dark waters. Summoned by the great ones, these ominous creatures answer the call to recruit new members into their cult of doom.

Do not fear the unknown. The disciples over at Eat the Dead have uncovered ancient texts from the fabled Necro Nom-Nom-Nomicon, that teach us seafaring spells, rumored to repel tentacled beasts from the oceanic netherworld, like this one, for Key Slime Pie.

key slime pie — Key Slime Pie photo by Eatthedead.com

INGREDIENTS:

3 eggs, separated into yolks and whites
1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup (about 3 medium limes) key lime juice
2 tablespoons unflavored gelatin
8 edible gelatin lime tentacles (learn tentacle making recipe here)
Green food coloring
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 cup sugar
Pie crust (I used a dark chocolate cookie crust)

For the full recipe and baking instructions, please visit here:
https://eatthedead.com/halloween-recipe-key-slime-pie/

Photo by Eatthedead.com

Ph’nglui mglw’nafh Cthulhu R’lyeh wgah’nagl fhtagn

Wicked Art Wednesdays – Anne Stokes

From dragons to vampires, mermaids to monsters, the widely acclaimed and prolific fantasy artist Anne Stokes has enchanted and terrified the world with her masterful creations for over 20 years. The London-born creator has produced art and illustrations for dozens of books, games, albums, including the uber-popular Dungeons and Dragons. These days, Anne is busy building her global empire by licensing her own creations in merchandising, jewelry, fashion, and much more. All hail the Mother of Dragons in the art world!

Artist: Anne Stokes
Where to Purchase Goods: https://annestokes.com/shops/
Website: https://annestokes.com/

Social Media:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/anne_stokes
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annestokesart/

Friday Fright Nightcaps

It’s the return of Friday Fright Nightcaps!

Today, in honor of National Pizza Party Day, which no one is celebrating due to the pandemic, my sources tell me that the daiquiri is the perfect companion for heavy pizzas, such as pepperoni, or sausage, or pepperoni and sausage…something about all that cheese and red sauce pairing well with the rum and tart.
So, fire up that old stone oven because I found a fangalicious recipe for a Halloween Daiquiri from the good folks over at Vinepair that won’t wait til Fall.

halloween daquiri vinepair — Halloween Daiquiri by Vine Pair

Ingredients:

5 ounces of rum
1 lime, juiced
6-8 mandarins, juiced
1 teaspoon of agave nectar
½ cup of ice

Garnish: sliced mandarin

halloween daquiri2 — Halloween Daiquiri by Vine Pair

To view the full recipe, please visit here:
https://vinepair.com/wine-blog/halloween-daiquiri-recipe/

So, whether you’re logging into Door Dash during the pandemic or learning how to use your oven for the first time since you rented the place, it’s pizza time!

Happy National Limerick Day!

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Please don’t let me catch Covid-19.

I don’t want to miss Halloween,

but if I do,

bury me inside of a shoe,

instead of under a tree.

Monthly Haiku Corner – May

spooky birds — Photo by Halloween Kristy

birds chatter
ghosts in the leaves
dead tree

Happy Caturday

Happy Halfway to Hallween! Now is the time for planting pumpkins, if you live in colder parts of the country. For the rest of us, we should wait another month or so.

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