This Halloween, surprise trick-or-treaters and be the envy of the block with these 8 beyond-cool candies from around the world. Make sure to save some for yourself!
Barnier Metallic Foil-Wrapped Hard Candy Rods, France
A fancy twist on fruity hard candy, these are great for the subdued sweet tooth. ($50 for a 2.2-lb. bag, candywarehouse.com)
—Judith Pena, Assistant to the Editor-in-Chief
Every week in October, enter to win one of 20 $50 Candy Gift Cards here!

This Halloween, surprise trick-or-treaters and be the envy of the block with these 8 beyond-cool candies from around the world. Make sure to save some for yourself!

  • Barnier Metallic Foil-Wrapped Hard Candy Rods, France

A fancy twist on fruity hard candy, these are great for the subdued sweet tooth. ($50 for a 2.2-lb. bag, candywarehouse.com)

—Judith Pena, Assistant to the Editor-in-Chief

Every week in October, enter to win one of 20 $50 Candy Gift Cards here!

This Halloween, surprise trick-or-treaters and be the envy of the block with these 8 beyond-cool candies from around the world. Make sure to save some for yourself!
Baby Lucas, Mexico
Remember those sugary Fun Dip packs? Imagine them with a touch of salt or cayenne pepper thrown in for kicks. ($3.50 for 10 pieces, candywarehouse.com)
—Judith Pena, Assistant to the Editor-in-Chief
Every week in October, enter to win one of 20 $50 Candy Gift Cards here!

This Halloween, surprise trick-or-treaters and be the envy of the block with these 8 beyond-cool candies from around the world. Make sure to save some for yourself!

  • Baby Lucas, Mexico

Remember those sugary Fun Dip packs? Imagine them with a touch of salt or cayenne pepper thrown in for kicks. ($3.50 for 10 pieces, candywarehouse.com)

—Judith Pena, Assistant to the Editor-in-Chief

Every week in October, enter to win one of 20 $50 Candy Gift Cards here!

This Halloween, surprise trick-or-treaters and be the envy of the block with these 8 beyond-cool candies from around the world. Make sure to save some for yourself!
Botan Rice Candy, Japan
These savory chews—made from rice water and housed in edible wrappers—have a slightly sweet bite. ($24 for 12 boxes, candywarehouse.com)
—Judith Pena, Assistant to the Editor-in-Chief
Every week in October, enter to win one of 20 $50 Candy Gift Cards here!

This Halloween, surprise trick-or-treaters and be the envy of the block with these 8 beyond-cool candies from around the world. Make sure to save some for yourself!

  • Botan Rice Candy, Japan

These savory chews—made from rice water and housed in edible wrappers—have a slightly sweet bite. ($24 for 12 boxes, candywarehouse.com)

—Judith Pena, Assistant to the Editor-in-Chief

Every week in October, enter to win one of 20 $50 Candy Gift Cards here!

No-Carve Pumpkin Decorating Idea: GO MOD
Paint the pumpkin a solid color; let dry. Use electric tape or vinyl letter stickers to create patterns over the pumpkin, then paint the entire surface in a different color. Let dry and remove the tape.
Click here for 35 more pumpkin designs!

No-Carve Pumpkin Decorating Idea: GO MOD

Paint the pumpkin a solid color; let dry. Use electric tape or vinyl letter stickers to create patterns over the pumpkin, then paint the entire surface in a different color. Let dry and remove the tape.

Click here for 35 more pumpkin designs!

This Halloween, surprise trick-or-treaters and be the envy of the block with these 8 beyond-cool candies from around the world. Make sure to save some for yourself!
Lorena Candy Crayons, Mexico
Like gooey push-up pops, these confections are fruit punch’s closest relative in the candy world. ($5 for 10 pieces, candywarehouse.com)
—Judith Pena, Assistant to the Editor-in-Chief
Every week in October, enter to win one of 20 $50 Candy Gift Cards here!

This Halloween, surprise trick-or-treaters and be the envy of the block with these 8 beyond-cool candies from around the world. Make sure to save some for yourself!

  • Lorena Candy Crayons, Mexico

Like gooey push-up pops, these confections are fruit punch’s closest relative in the candy world. ($5 for 10 pieces, candywarehouse.com)

—Judith Pena, Assistant to the Editor-in-Chief

Every week in October, enter to win one of 20 $50 Candy Gift Cards here!

Pink cupcakes for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. (Follow us on Instagram: @RachaelRayMag)

Pink cupcakes for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. (Follow us on Instagram: @RachaelRayMag)

This Halloween, surprise trick-or-treaters and be the envy of the block with these 8 beyond-cool candies from around the world. Make sure to save some for yourself!
Curly Wurly, United Kingdom
Try Mother England’s answer to the Sugar Daddy: this extra-long, chocolaty caramel bar. ($1 for a 1-oz. bar, phillysweetspot.com)
—Judith Pena, Assistant to the Editor-in-Chief
Every week in October, enter to win one of 20 $50 Candy Gift Cards here!

This Halloween, surprise trick-or-treaters and be the envy of the block with these 8 beyond-cool candies from around the world. Make sure to save some for yourself!

  • Curly Wurly, United Kingdom

Try Mother England’s answer to the Sugar Daddy: this extra-long, chocolaty caramel bar. ($1 for a 1-oz. bar, phillysweetspot.com)

—Judith Pena, Assistant to the Editor-in-Chief

Every week in October, enter to win one of 20 $50 Candy Gift Cards here!

This Halloween, surprise trick-or-treaters and be the envy of the block with these 8 beyond-cool candies from around the world. Make sure to save some for yourself!
Daim, Sweden
Bars of buttery almond toffee surrounded by creamy milk chocolate are one of Sweden’s sweetest gifts to the world. ($2 for a 1-oz. bar, phillysweetspot.com)
—Judith Pena, Assistant to the Editor-in-Chief
Every week in October, enter to win one of 20 $50 Candy Gift Cards here!

This Halloween, surprise trick-or-treaters and be the envy of the block with these 8 beyond-cool candies from around the world. Make sure to save some for yourself!

  • Daim, Sweden

Bars of buttery almond toffee surrounded by creamy milk chocolate are one of Sweden’s sweetest gifts to the world. ($2 for a 1-oz. bar, phillysweetspot.com)

—Judith Pena, Assistant to the Editor-in-Chief

Every week in October, enter to win one of 20 $50 Candy Gift Cards here!

Have you seen how many recipes we have in our October 2012 issue? 

Have you seen how many recipes we have in our October 2012 issue? 

This Halloween, surprise trick-or-treaters and be the envy of the block with these 8 beyond-cool candies from around the world. Make sure to save some for yourself!
Chipurnoi Glitterati, Italy
Wrapped in eye-catching foil, these tiny hard candies pack big hits of blackberry, pear, guava and other fruits. ($56 for a 5-lb. bag, candywarehouse.com)
—Judith Pena, Assistant to the Editor-in-Chief
Every week in October, enter to win one of 20 $50 Candy Gift Cards here!

This Halloween, surprise trick-or-treaters and be the envy of the block with these 8 beyond-cool candies from around the world. Make sure to save some for yourself!

  • Chipurnoi Glitterati, Italy

Wrapped in eye-catching foil, these tiny hard candies pack big hits of blackberry, pear, guava and other fruits. ($56 for a 5-lb. bag, candywarehouse.com)

—Judith Pena, Assistant to the Editor-in-Chief

Every week in October, enter to win one of 20 $50 Candy Gift Cards here!

Did you know our October issue features 50(!) things to do with pumpkins?!
(Follow us on Instagram: @RachaelRayMag)

Did you know our October issue features 50(!) things to do with pumpkins?!

(Follow us on Instagram: @RachaelRayMag)

This Halloween, surprise trick-or-treaters and be the envy of the block with these 8 beyond-cool candies from around the world. Make sure to save some for yourself!
Lion Hard Candy Balls, Japan
If Pop Rocks and soda had a love child, this addictively fizzy candy would be it. ($5 for a 4-oz. bag, candywarehouse.com)
—Judith Pena, Assistant to the Editor-in-Chief
Every week in October, enter to win one of 20 $50 Candy Gift Cards here!

This Halloween, surprise trick-or-treaters and be the envy of the block with these 8 beyond-cool candies from around the world. Make sure to save some for yourself!

  • Lion Hard Candy Balls, Japan

If Pop Rocks and soda had a love child, this addictively fizzy candy would be it. ($5 for a 4-oz. bag, candywarehouse.com)

—Judith Pena, Assistant to the Editor-in-Chief

Every week in October, enter to win one of 20 $50 Candy Gift Cards here!

Did you miss Jeff Probst chatting with Rachael Ray? Well you can catch a replay here!
We also took a look at a day in the life of Jeff Probst. Can you guess what he eats for breakfast?

Did you miss Jeff Probst chatting with Rachael Ray? Well you can catch a replay here!

We also took a look at a day in the life of Jeff Probst. Can you guess what he eats for breakfast?

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!