SHOOT THAT ZOMBIE!

Get dead serious about Halloween: The Zombiematic Camera app (free, iTunes) turns you and your friends into green-skinned, bug-eyed zombies. Beware: Unauthorized tagging can turn especially ugly. 

—Diana Pearl

Read about more fun finds from our October 2012 issue:

A NEW TWIST ON PRETZELS

The classic ballpark snack will always have a place in our hearts. Our taste buds, however, are doing a secret happy dance over these tasty chef-made variations. Just in time for Oktoberfest, Andrea Slonecker, author of the forthcoming Artisan Pretzels at Home, tracked down 8 of the nation’s best.

  • Brick-Oven Pretzels at Brave Horse Tavern, Seattle, WA

At chef Tom Douglas’ gastropub, chewy pretzels are served with smoked peanut butter and bacon dip, or sour cream and crispy onion dip.

Click here for all 8 new and tasty twists on pretzels! 

A NEW TWIST ON PRETZELS
The classic ballpark snack will always have a place in our hearts. Our taste buds, however, are doing a secret happy dance over these tasty chef-made variations. Just in time for Oktoberfest, Andrea Slonecker, author of the forthcoming Artisan Pretzels at Home, tracked down 8 of the nation’s best.
Swabian Pretzels at Café Prost food truck, Durham, NC
This spindly-armed, fat-bellied style of pretzel ups the ante with toppings like pesto and melted romano cheese.
The Pretzel Board at Beaker and Flask, Portland, OR
Pretzel and beer pairings? Yes, please! Twice-baked pretzel sticks are served with aquavit-spiked mustard and a light craft beer, like pilsner.
Click here for more new and tasty twists on pretzels! 

A NEW TWIST ON PRETZELS

The classic ballpark snack will always have a place in our hearts. Our taste buds, however, are doing a secret happy dance over these tasty chef-made variations. Just in time for Oktoberfest, Andrea Slonecker, author of the forthcoming Artisan Pretzels at Home, tracked down 8 of the nation’s best.

  • Swabian Pretzels at Café Prost food truck, Durham, NC

This spindly-armed, fat-bellied style of pretzel ups the ante with toppings like pesto and melted romano cheese.

  • The Pretzel Board at Beaker and Flask, Portland, OR

Pretzel and beer pairings? Yes, please! Twice-baked pretzel sticks are served with aquavit-spiked mustard and a light craft beer, like pilsner.

Click here for more new and tasty twists on pretzels! 

A NEW TWIST ON PRETZELS
The classic ballpark snack will always have a place in our hearts. Our taste buds, however, are doing a secret happy dance over these tasty chef-made variations. Just in time for Oktoberfest, Andrea Slonecker, author of the forthcoming Artisan Pretzels at Home, tracked down 8 of the nation’s best.
Philly Cheesesteak Pretzel Pockets at Miller’s Twist, Philadelphia
Full of sliced beef and gooey American cheese, these salt-speckled pretzel pockets are a highlight of Reading Terminal Market.
Click here for more new and tasty twists on pretzels! 

A NEW TWIST ON PRETZELS

The classic ballpark snack will always have a place in our hearts. Our taste buds, however, are doing a secret happy dance over these tasty chef-made variations. Just in time for Oktoberfest, Andrea Slonecker, author of the forthcoming Artisan Pretzels at Home, tracked down 8 of the nation’s best.

  • Philly Cheesesteak Pretzel Pockets at Miller’s Twist, Philadelphia

Full of sliced beef and gooey American cheese, these salt-speckled pretzel pockets are a highlight of Reading Terminal Market.

Click here for more new and tasty twists on pretzels! 

A NEW TWIST ON PRETZELS

The classic ballpark snack will always have a place in our hearts. Our taste buds, however, are doing a secret happy dance over these tasty chef-made variations. Just in time for Oktoberfest, Andrea Slonecker, author of the forthcoming Artisan Pretzels at Home, tracked down 8 of the nation’s best best.

  • Pretzel-Dusted Calamari at ABC Kitchen, New York, NY

In chef/co-owner Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s kitchen, Executive Chef Dan Kluger pulverized sourdough pretzels to become a coating for fried calamari. Find out more here!

  • Pretzel Spaetzle at Le Pigeon, Portland, OR

Über-creative chef Gabriel Rucker turns spaetzle nubbins into chewy pretzel pieces and serves them with crumbled sausage and seared pork loin.

Stay tuned as we share 6 more new twists on pretzels!

(Source: rachaelraymag.com)

Halloween Ideas: Circus Tricks Pumpkin Designs
From our October 2012 issue of Every Day with Rachael Ray

Halloween Ideas: Circus Tricks Pumpkin Designs

From our October 2012 issue of Every Day with Rachael Ray

We’re photographing the party story of my dreams for October issue! It’s SO fun! Get ready, friends: I’m throwing this party soon! Here’s a sneak peek from behind the lens with our amazing photographer and team at the shoot!
—Sonal Dutt, Executive Lifestyle Editor

We’re photographing the party story of my dreams for October issue! It’s SO fun! Get ready, friends: I’m throwing this party soon! Here’s a sneak peek from behind the lens with our amazing photographer and team at the shoot!

—Sonal Dutt, Executive Lifestyle Editor

(Source: rachaelraymag.com)