Safety Isn’t Spooky! 3 TIPS FOR A SAFE HALLOWEEN NIGHT
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Halloween is always a good time for kids and grown-ups alike. Kids have a blast going around nearby neighborhoods and scaring up treats while the adults tag along to collect their candy tax — or they stay home and hand out candy while taking in all the trendy costumes this year. You really never know who will knock next. Will it be Spider-Man or Captain Marvel? Of course, as parents know, sending kids out trick-or-treating comes with risks. Thankfully, there aren’t many major risks, but as kids focus on stuffing their pillowcase full of M&M's and Skittles, they can easily miss what’s going on around them — are they looking both ways before crossing the Do you and your kids have a plan? If you have any ghouls heading out without your supervision (and Texas-Sized Laughs! street? Here are a few more questions to keep in mind this Oct. 31.
hopefully there is some supervision!), help them pick out neighborhoods they
MONTSERRAT O S WA L D can visit. You want to keep it close by for younger kids, but give older kids a little more freedom. Google Maps is a great way to know exactly where your kids will be, so in the event you need to swing in for emergency assistance, you know where to go and the kids know where to meet up. Do your kids know to stay in the light? On Halloween, some houses and areas are off- limits. Generally, if a house is dark, it’s a no-go. Remind kids to only visit homes where the front lights are on. At the same time, stay away from poorly lit or dark areas. As the sun sets, it can become hard to see where you’re walking, and in costume, kids can easily injure themselves. Anyone in a complicated costume or mask with poor visibility should stay out of dark areas altogether, and they should always have a buddy. Do you throw away treats you don’t trust? There is a myth that some unsavory individuals hide razor blades in Halloween candy. This is not true. Practically all Halloween candy is safe. However, if your kids or grandkids collect any homemade or unwrapped treats, take caution and throw them away. Some people love to make treats to hand out for Halloween, which is admirable, but these treats pose risks for those with food allergies as you cannot verify the ingredients. They may also spread foodborne illness if not properly prepared. Better safe than sorry!
LEFTOVER CANDY SNACK MIX Inspired by Food & Wine Magazine
This recipe from Momofuku Milk Bar chef and “Master Chef” judge Christina Tosi makes great use of those extra Halloween goodies. It’s a quick and easy way to both elevate and get rid of unwanted leftovers.
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups mini pretzels, coarsely broken 1/4 cup light brown sugar 2 tbsp granulated sugar 1/3 cup dry milk powder
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6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted 12 oz mini candy bars, such as Snickers, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
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DIRECTIONS
1. Heat oven to 275 F. 2. In a large mixing bowl, fold together pretzels, sugars, milk powder, and butter. 3. Spread mixture on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20 minutes. 4. Let cool for at least 30 minutes and mix in candy bar pieces before serving.
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