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 DD> Eeeeeeeewwwwwww .... I've subjected my corpus to some rather bizarre
 DD> and cavalier treatment. But that just sounds scary - which, considering
 DD> the season ......... 

The ER doc yesterday, who seems to be a bit of an alarmist,
said that the worst-case scenario for me on this admission
is that they might have to remove my colon. Typical of this
doc and atypical of most of the staff here, she didn't
elaborate on the best-case or better-case scenarios. I'm
hoping for a slap on the wrist and another pocketful of
pills.

 ML> It is possible that the situation may subside to the degree
 ML> where they can go in and remove it laproscopically or in
 ML> fact not at all. I prefer the not at all.
 DD> So long as we're sure the thing will not re-infect.

Who knows what will infect when. Having the thing stick
around isn't going to affect the chances of another infection,
just affect its possible venues.

 DD> Title: Halloween Popcorn Grunch

Goofy Spooks Halloween Cake
Halloween / Dessert

You don't have to be a master chef to create a fun and festive Halloween
cake that your kids will love. Try this easy recipe for success!

What You Need:

Cake decorations:

1 box chocolate or yellow cake mix (ingredients needed will vary per brand,
usually eggs, oil, and water)
cinnamon red hots
Cherry Heads (or other round red candies)
miniature marshmallows
licorice vines; cut into two inch lengths
miniature chocolate chips
gum drops
orange jellied candies
large marshmallows
raisins

Frosting:

6 tbsp butter or margarine
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 2/3 cups confectioner's sugar, sifted
1 tsp vanilla
1/3 cup milk
What You Do:

Prepare cake as package directs. While cake is baking, prepare frosting and
decorations (below).

Frosting:
Cream butter and vanilla in a small bowl with mixer and medium-low speed.
Mix until completely creamed together. Alternating, add cocoa and
confectioner's sugar, beating at medium speed until creamy. Add some of the
milk with the remaining sugar and cocoa until you reach desired
consistency. You will use all the cocoa and sugar, but may not use all the
milk, depending on your desired consistency. Set aside.

Decorating the Cake:
When cake is completely cooled, pour the frosting on top and spread evenly.
Carefully place your critter decorations (below) on top of the frosting and
press down gently to set. Get ready for some happy faces!

Preparing the Decorations:
The key here is to use your imagination. We have given you a few examples,
but create whatever critters you like

INCH WORMS
Using 5 gumdrops and two cinnamon hots per worm, line up the gumdrops, one
in front of the other. Use a toothpick to create indentations in the
leading gumdrop. Insert cinnamon hots for eyes.

ANGRY EYES
Place two large marshmallows next to each other, on end. Place a cinnamon
hot in the center of each marshmallow for eyeball. Using two 2-inch long
licorice vines, create angry eyebrows over the cinnamon hots.

SPYING EYES
Use miniature marshmallows for the eyes and miniature chocolate chips for
the eyeballs. Use a toothpick to create a little hole in each marshmallow
top, then insert the pointed side of the chocolate chip into the
marshmallow.

CREEPY CRAWLIES
Using a toothpick, poke three holes completely through the sides of an
orange jellied candy. Insert licorice vines for legs, poking through the
other side and pulling them through. Use toothpick to create small holes in
"head" and insert two miniature chocolate chips as eyes.

GOOFY EYES
Stand two large marshmallows on end, top with cinnamon hots or raisins for
eyeballs, in cross-eyed fashion.

MARSHMALLOW SPIDER
Place large marshmallow on it's side. Use a toothpicks to poke three holes
on each side of marshmallow to insert legs. Use licorice vines for legs,
gently press into the holes. Use two miniature chocolate chips for eyes.

BUG EYES
Stand two large marshmallows on end, top with Cherry Heads for eyeballs.

SKULL
Using a pair of kitchen shears, cut a large marshmallow in half lengthwise.
Cut triangular slits out of sides to create jawbone effect. Use toothpick
to insert holes for eyes, use miniature chocolate chips. Cut a small piece
off of a licorice vine for straight mouth, and a tiny piece for nose. Use a
miniature marshmallow for the neck.

MUMMY IN A COFFIN
Using a pair of kitchen shears, cut a large marshmallow in half lengthwise,
but not completely. Unfold the marshmallow and lay it down, open side up to
create the coffin. Use a miniature marshmallow for the head, and body. Cut
up a miniature marshmallow for the arms and legs. Use small pieces of
licorice vine for the mouth and eyes.

Serve!

Posted by Carol Bryant for Hallowe'en 2003


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