a shot of whiskey
currency worth more than gold
leprechaun’s trade
Artwork by Jean Baptiste Monge
Recipe of the Month – February
Today we celebrate Women in Horror, with a tribute to a legendary queen of horror, Sigourney Weaver, star of enduring Alien franchise.
In Ridley Scott’s 1979 sci-fi horror masterpiece Alien, Sigourney relished the chance to bring a smart, no-nonsense, powerful leader to movie audiences during a time when women yearned to see a strong female presence on the big screen. Lt. Ellen Ripley proved to be way more than just the final girl, and in the 1986 sequel Aliens, Sigourney continued to portray Ripley, this time as a badass survivor and the voice of reason in this crazy new world. In her final action-packed showdown with the queen mother of all Xenomorphs, Ripley emerged as one of the greatest female kickass heroes on film, period.
So, in honor of Queen of Sci-fi and of Horror, I found a recipe for Date and Marizpan Alien Xenomorph Eggs over at Feast In Thyme.
Ingredients:
- 24Â large Medjool dates
- 1Â (7 ounces) tube marzipan almond candy dough
- 1 cup dark chocolate fudge (see below, or your favorite recipe)
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Decorating Supplies: green sprinkles, matcha powder, cocao powder (optional)
Feast in Thyme
Feast in Thyme
For the full recipe and cooking instructions, please visit here: https://feastinthyme.com/alien-xenomorph-eggs/
For some insight on Sigourney’s thoughts on playing Ripley, check out this video:
Zombies in Love – Happy Valentine’s Day
There are 7 billion people on the planet. Giving away your heart to one of them, won’t kill you.
When Cupid’s arrow strikes, it’ll always be when you last expect it. So chill on feeling lonely or being upset about having nobody on Valentine’s Day. Eros can’t see through that cloud of expectation!
When you do finally find your true love, make sure it’s reciprocal and consensual. Any doubts could mean the romance is one-sided, that only leads to
Too much doubt will also kill your romance. Learn to trust your partner.
Sharing things in common is a must, but you don’t have to do everything together.
Give your significant other a little space. Me time is good for you too. Have your own interests.
Strong communication is the always key to long-lasting relationships.
Love is mystique. Love is heartache. Love is forever.
pink brains
meal for two
zombie love
Why should death do you part? If love is indeed eternal, then couples shouldn’t let a little thing like the afterlife get in the way.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
*Top Art by Dan Mumford
Monthly Haiku Corner – February 2020
barbed wire
love takes no prisoners
eternally bound
Happy Caturday!
Happy February! Feel the love!
Artist: Tina Menzel
Website: https://tiinamenzel.bigcartel.com/
Where to purchase goods: https://tiinamenzel.bigcartel.com/products
Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/therese_nothing
Together Forever ©Tina Menzel
Kitty ©Tina Menzel
Purr ©Tina Menzel
Recipe of the Month – January
January dragged by like a zombie with no legs. While not quite on par with the disastrous January 2016, when we lost our beloved David Bowie and Alan Rickman, this month was a cacophony of leftover holiday vibes, hopeful optimism, failed resolutions, global despair, and finally, the tragedy of losing another global icon, former L.A. Lakers Kobe Bryant.
I’m not ready to give up on 2020 and you shouldn’t be either! Despite all the pink, February is a perfectly good month for Halloween fans to hijack, and what better way to usher in the month of unrequited love than with the Superbowl! Somebody is gonna go home in tears. Between losing to the Vegas odds and those tearjerker Budweisser commercials, you’re gonna need some comfort food, and no decent Superbowl party would be caught dead without a good taco dip to catch our tears. So, when I found this recipe over at The Tipsy Housewife for a festive Halloween Taco dip, I knew the lunar new year has not forsaken us.
Bookmark this one, my creepy friends, you’re gonna use it again in October.
Ingredients:
- 1 Can of Frito Lay Bean Dip (found in the chip aisle)
- 1 C of Prepared Guacamole
- 1 C of Sour Cream + 1/2 C for making the web.
- 1 Pouch of Taco Seasoning
- 8 to 10 Black Olives, reserve two to make the spider, dice or slice the rest
- 1 C of Cheddar Cheese
- 1 Tomato, Seeded and Dices
- 1 C of Kale, shredded very thin
For the full recipe and instructions, please go here:
https://thetipsyhousewife.org/2018/09/29/halloween-taco-dip/
©The Tipsy Housewife
Don’t let the mention of kale scare you off, just replace it with lettuce.
Wicked Art Wednesdays – Grayson Fogg/Richard Moore
Grayson Fogg appears to be the creation of Richard Moore, or perhaps, it’s the other way around? Then again, they could be two entirely different people altogether. In any event, they make wonderful art!
Artist: Grayson Fogg/Richard Moore
Where to purchase goods: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheAutumnlands
https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/5-richard-moore/shop
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/richardmoore
Happy 2020! Happy Wolf Moon!
Happy New Year, everyone! Â
January’s full moon is nicknamed the ‘Wolf Moon.’ It’s believed the howling of wolves could be heard more during the time. Today’s Wolf Moon marks the first full moon of 2020, which coincides with the lunar eclipse.Â
This is a sign. Â
Earlier this week, I rebooted the Monthly Haiku Corner. After spreading myself too thin in 2019, and failing to accomplish my goals, I’ve decided not to write weekly haiku. This year, I’m choosing quality over quantity. Although I’m a sucker for monthly holidays and pop culture, I am dedicated to writing darker, more, haunting haiku than before.Â
I’ve found that writing haiku is a learning process. I’m not the most talented or skilled writer but this is all my heart really wants to do. I love horror and over the years, I’ve started several novels and abandoned them. This year, we answer the call. Only courage can navigate the dangerous waves of fear.Â
Make no mistake, I am still committed to sharing the love for Halloween, movies, entertainment, and creating cool, spooky original content for this blog. That won’t change. Besides, April marks the second anniversary of Halloween Haiku and I have big plans to celebrate! Plus, I’m already drawing up a game plan for this year’s Halloween. Halloween 2020 falls on a Saturday this year, under a full moon, a blue moon, no less.Â
Yes, this is truly the year for us selenophiles.
Monthly Haiku Corner – January 2020
Happy Caturday! January 2020
Happy first Caturday of 2020!
I’m so excited to share the artwork of artist and jewelry designer, Natalie L. Ewert, who hails from Southern California. Natalie’s art features animals, fantasy, steampunk, and macabre themes. She also takes commissions.
Artist: Natalie L. Ewert
Company: The Creatornat
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/CreatorNat/app/151858328287166/ or
https://www.instagram.com/natlewert/
Shop:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/natamon aka”The Dishy Thicket”
https://www.icanvas.com/canvas-art-prints/artist/natalie-ewert
Halloween Horror Haiku 
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